What Is cPanel?
A plain-English introduction to cPanel, the control panel that lets you manage files, email, databases and domains from your browser.
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cPanel is the control panel included with every WebFulHost hosting account. These guides explain how to use it: uploading and managing files, creating email accounts, building databases, adding domains and troubleshooting when something goes wrong. The interface can vary slightly between versions and enables feature sets, so a tool may look or be placed a little differently on your account.
9 articles in this category
Understanding the cPanel Dashboard
A tour of the cPanel home screen: what each section is for, and where to find the tools you use most.
How to Use cPanel File Manager
Upload, move, rename, compress and delete your website files with cPanel's File Manager — no FTP needed.
What Is public_html? (Where Your Website Files Go)
public_html is the home of your website on the server. Learn what it is, what belongs in it, and why removing it breaks websites.
How to Create an Email Account in cPanel
Create a professional email address (like you@yourdomain.com) using cPanel — with tips to avoid common setup mistakes.
How to Access Webmail
Read and send email from any browser using webmail — no email app or configuration required.
How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel
Create a MySQL database and user in cPanel and connect it to your website — step by step.
How to Use phpMyAdmin
Manage your MySQL databases from your browser with phpMyAdmin — export, import, edit and back up your data safely.
How to Create a Subdomain in cPanel
Create a subdomain like blog.yourdomain.com and point it at a separate folder — step by step.
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