cPanel is the most popular hosting control panel in the world, and for good reason - it gives you a simple, visual way to manage everything on your hosting account. If you have never used it, this beginner tutorial shows you the tools you will use most, in plain language.

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How to Log In

After you buy hosting, your provider sends a welcome email with your cPanel URL, username and password. Log in at yourdomain.com/cpanel or through your provider's client area. Once inside, you will see a grid of icons - the sections you will use most are File Manager, MySQL Databases, Email Accounts, and Backup.

Managing Files

The File Manager shows the files of your website, usually under a folder called public_html. From here you can upload, edit, rename and delete files. To upload a website, drag your files into public_html - the index file (like index.html) becomes your homepage.

Creating Databases

Applications like WordPress need a database. In cPanel:

  1. Open MySQL Databases and create a database.
  2. Create a database user and set a strong password.
  3. Add the user to the database with ALL PRIVILEGES.
  4. Use these three details (name, user, password) when installing WordPress.

Setting Up Email

Use Email Accounts to create addresses like info@yourdomain.com. Then configure the provided incoming and outgoing server settings in Gmail, Outlook or any email app. You can also access webmail directly from cPanel.

Making Backups

Regular backups are your safety net. Use the Backup tool to download a full backup of your account, and always keep a copy on your own computer or Google Drive - never rely on a single location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forget my cPanel password?

You can reset it through your hosting provider's client area, or open a support ticket - most providers including Filofa can reset it for you quickly.

Is cPanel included with all hosting plans?

Most shared, premium, reseller and VPS hosting plans include cPanel. It is the standard panel used across Bangladesh.

cPanel is your command centre. Once you learn the five tools above, you will manage your hosting like a professional.