{"id":6867,"date":"2021-05-23T06:45:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-23T06:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/?p=6867"},"modified":"2025-11-11T09:11:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T09:11:27","slug":"what-is-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/tr\/what-is-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u202fIs\u202fcPanel? A Comprehensive Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">I&#8217;m sure you are like me. When buying something as important as a web host, open dozens of different sites in your browser and review and compare each brand&#8217;s or package&#8217;s features. One of the things that may have caught your eye in these reviews is the cPanel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">In today&#8217;s article, we want to acquaint you fully with the cPanel, explain its advantages and disadvantages, and review its differences from other user panels. For now, let&#8217;s start with a simple definition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">What is the cPanel control panel?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">cPanel is the name of a very popular control panel for hosts. Installing this control panel on your hosts allows you to manage all its different parts easily.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Wait a moment here<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">When we wanted to write this article, we realized that for many, the question is:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">What is cPanel Hosting?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Simply put, there is no such thing as a cPanel host! cPanel is a control panel, and when it is installed on your hosting space (host), you have a host equipped with cPanel. So, if you see cPanel hosting somewhere, know that their user panel is cPanel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">If you agree, let&#8217;s examine the uses of this control panel and the reasons for its popularity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">What can we do with cPanel?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">As I mentioned before, with cPanel, you can easily manage your web hosting space, but let&#8217;s get a little more specific and get acquainted with some convenient cases:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Add different domains to hosts<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Set up site emails<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Simple installation of the content management system (for example, WordPress) on hosts<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Backing up the website<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Easily upload files to the server<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Check the bandwidth used<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Apply various security settings<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Install peripherals on the server<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Install a new database<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Database management<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Domain_Name_System\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> DNS<\/a> management<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> And other applications!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">cPanel possibilities certainly do not end here. Once you start working with cPanel, you can learn and use any of them as you see fit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Now, considering that you have other options besides the cPanel control panel, such as the DirectAdmin and Plesk control panels, it is necessary to get acquainted with their strengths and weaknesses so that you can make the right choice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">What are the advantages and disadvantages of cPanel?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">First, I make an important point: Control Panel cPanel can only be implemented on Linux hosts. So, if you want to use Windows hosting, you must draw a line around it. If you pay attention to the plans provided by hosting companies, only Linux hosts are equipped with it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Advantages of cPanel<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Easy to use<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Good user interface<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Easy to learn<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> It has many educational resources<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Has strong support<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Ability to install software automatically<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Compatibility with all web browsers<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> IPv6 support<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Disadvantages of cPanel<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Too many features can confuse you<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Risk of losing important settings (by applying new settings)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\"> Security vulnerabilities in the cPanel were cracked<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">What are the alternatives to cPanel?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">There are more than 100 different control panels for host management. Some web hosting companies have even designed a dedicated control panel for their users. DirectAdmin and Plesk are two very good and popular control panels that you can use instead of cPanel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Each control panel has specific features you should be familiar with to choose the one that suits your needs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">A brief introduction to Direct Admin<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">DirectAdmin and cPanel are very similar, and both run on Linux hosts. However, their differences should not be too important.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Remember, we said that many cPanel options can confuse you? You no longer have this problem with Direct Admin; the facilities provided upon arrival are sufficient and prompt. But \u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">If you want to develop your Direct Admin and add other features, you will need to purchase peripherals. This is if most of the free cPanel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">\u00a0features are available to you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Aside from that, DirectAdmin&#8217;s most important advantage is its higher security than cPanel. So, if you care about security, consider Direct Admin.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">A brief introduction to Plesk<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">Unlike the previous two cases (i.e., cPanel and <a href=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/how-to-enable-ssl-in-directadmin\/\">DirectAdmin<\/a>), the Plesk control panel can be run on both Linux and Windows hosts. If you use Windows hosting, Plesk is usually the only choice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">The Plesk user interface is designed to be very simple and user-friendly, and you can easily manage server resources.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">A standard Plesk license is slightly cheaper than a cPanel license. Still, you should note that a standard or basic license has fewer features than a Plesk Full Server license (for example, the number of accounts you can enter is limited). So, when buying well, ensure the standard license features are appropriate for your work. If not, you must pay more for advanced licenses and add peripherals to the panel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">A quick review<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">According to what we said, if you are using a Linux host, it is better to choose one of the two control panels, cPanel or DirectAdmin. Because of Plesk&#8217;s costs, this choice makes more sense.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">However, if you use Windows hosting, Plesk will be the best control panel for your site.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is cPanel and what does it do?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>cPanel is a Linux\u2011based web hosting control panel that provides a graphical interface and automation tools for managing a website and server without needing command\u2011line skills.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What key features does cPanel offer?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Features include file and domain management, email account creation, database administration, one\u2011click application installations, SSL and security setup\u2014all accessible via an intuitive dashboard.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who should use cPanel hosting and when?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>cPanel is ideal for beginners, small business owners, and anyone who wants to manage their website easily. It\u2019s especially suited for shared hosting, VPS, or dedicated servers where ease of use is important.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m sure you are like me. When buying something as important as a web host, open dozens of different sites in your browser and review and compare each brand&#8217;s or package&#8217;s features. One of the things that may have caught your eye in these reviews is the cPanel. 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