cPanel helps you manage your website easily. This guide will walk you through its main features and how to navigate them.
Step 1: Update Your Contact Info
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Log in to cPanel. (Need help? See "How to Login to cPanel.")
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Go to Preferences > Update Contact Info.
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Keep your email up-to-date to receive important notifications from your hosting provider.
Step 2: Customize Your cPanel
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Change Theme: At the top left, use the Switch Theme dropdown to change how cPanel looks (without affecting functionality).
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Switch Account: If you manage multiple accounts, use the Switch Account dropdown (top right) to select the one you want to control.
Step 3: View Important Stats
Scroll down the left column to see:
✅ Email & Hosting Limits – How many email accounts you have vs. allowed.
✅ Bandwidth Usage – How much data your site is using.
✅ Server Info – Details like operating system, PHP version, and MySQL version.
✅ Server Status – Click this link to check if your server is working properly (green lights = all good).
Step 4: Explore the Right-Side Functions
On the right, you’ll find icons for key features like:
???? Webmail – Manage your emails.
???? Databases – Set up and manage MySQL databases.
???? Email Accounts & Auto-Responders – Create or manage email addresses.
Step 5: Access cPanel Documentation
???? At the bottom of the page, click Documentation for the complete cPanel manual. It covers everything from basic functions to advanced settings.
Step 6: Rearrange Your Dashboard
You can drag and drop sections to organize your cPanel layout as you prefer.
Final Step: Logout Safely
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Click Logout (top right) or close your browser.
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If using a public computer, always log out for security.
Now you have a basic understanding of how to navigate cPanel!
