What is cPanel

cPanel is a web hosting control panel that provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site.

It simplifies tasks such as:

  • Uploading and managing web pages;
  • Creating email accounts;
  • Installing web-based applications like blogs, shopping carts, and forums;
  • Backing up data;
  • Protecting a site’s content and bandwidth from abuse;
  • Generating and viewing statistics about visitors; and
  • Reviewing error logs to locate broken links and other problems.

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