cPanel - Getting Started - Understanding your hosting dashboard (overview of main controls)

Your cPanel dashboard is the control center for managing every aspect of your hosting account. All tools are neatly organized into sections, making it easy to find and manage what you need. 

Email 

• Manage everything related to email:
• Create and manage email accounts
• Set up forwarders, autoresponders, and filters
• Create and manage mailing lists 

Files 

Control your website files and storage:

• Upload, edit, and organize files
• Create and restore backups
• Manage FTP accounts
• Monitor disk usage 

Databases 

Manage your website databases:

• Create and manage MySQL databases
• Add and control database users and permissions
• Access database management tools such as phpMyAdmin 

Domains 

Handle all domain-related settings:

• Add and manage domains and subdomains
• Configure domain redirects 

Metrics 

Track how your website is performing:

• View visitor statistics and traffic reports
• Monitor bandwidth usage and other insights 

Security 

Protect your website and data:

• Install and manage SSL certificates
• Block unwanted IP addresses
• Scan for malware and security issues 

Software 

Manage your website’s software environment:

• Select PHP versions and manage extensions
• Adjust PHP limits
• Access WordPress Manager via Softaculous 

Advanced 

Configure more technical settings:

• Set up cron jobs
• Manage custom error pages and advanced tools 

Preferences 

Manage your account settings:

• Update contact information
• Change your password
• Configure account notifications