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cPanel
What is cPanel
cPanel is one of the most popular web hosting control panels, widely used by web hosting providers and individuals for managing hosting services and websites. It provides a graphical interface and automation tools to simplify the process of hosting a website, managing files, setting up emails, handling databases, and more.
Some key features of cPanel include:
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File Management: Upload, organize, and manage website files through a file manager or FTP.
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Domain Management: Easily manage domains, subdomains, and DNS settings.
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Email Management: Create and manage email accounts, forwarders, and autoresponders.
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Database Management: Supports MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, with easy-to-use database tools like phpMyAdmin.
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Security: SSL certificate installation, password protection, and security settings for websites.
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Backup: Automated backups and restoration options.
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Application Installation: One-click installation of popular applications (e.g., WordPress) through Softaculous.
cPanel is often paired with WHM (Web Host Manager) for server-level management, allowing hosting companies to offer shared hosting to customers. It is user-friendly, making it ideal for non-technical users and professional web developers alike.
Getting started with cPanel Deployment
Log in to portal.Alpha3 Cloud.io and during the instance creation at the Select Template section click on the Market Place App tab.
Select the ready-to-go cPanel template and select the version you want to deploy.
Once you select your plan and named the VM. Click on the Review & Deploy button to deploy your new app.
Accessing the cPanel Dashboard
To access the cPanel dashboard, first you will need to copy the Public IP of the VM, located in the Overview section at the Instance menu.
Paste it at your browsers search section followed by the port 2083. e.g https://[public-ip-address]:2083
Accessing the WHM Dashboard
To access the WHM dashboard, first you will need to copy the Public IP of the VM, located in the Overview section at the Instance menu.
Paste it at your browsers search section followed by the port 2087. e.g https://[public-ip-address]:2087
The login credentials are the same ones that are used for accessing the server. These can be found in the Instance Overview menu.
For more information, visit the official documentation.
Getting started with cPanel Deployment