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What is cPanel? 

cPanel is the operational hub of your hosting account. It’s web-based, so as long as you’ve got internet access you can log in and manage your account from anywhere in the world. cPanel hosting companies tend to favour it because it is suitable for both beginners – being particularly easy to use – and more advanced users. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a small online store, a company or just a freelance techie, anyone can use cPanel. It can be run on a shared or dedicated server.How do I access cPanel?After you’ve signed up for one of our web hosting services, you will be sent log in details for cPanel, from here you can explore the functionality and customise your account, including:

• Emails: add new email accounts, check your mail, change passwords and more
• Domain management: configure new domains, set-up parked domains and create subdomains
• File management: create FTP accounts to access your files ad use File Manager to modify your files directly

Once you’ve logged on, cPanel has step-by-step instructions for each task and large icons for easy navigation. The advantages of cPanel hosting, include:

• • Easy installation
  • Manage unlimited number of websites, email accounts etc.
  • Simple to use visual interface where you can manage your website. Panels are tailored for different users, including administrators, clients and email users

cPanel Toolkit

• • • Create and manage domains and subdomains
    • Manage FTP accounts
    • Upload and manage files using File Manager
    • Set Up redirects
    • View web page statistics
    • View error and usage logs

Advanced Toolkit

• • • Set up SSH access
    • Manage GPG keys
    • Install scripts
    • Manage databases like MySQL
    • Set up Cron jobs

Planet Hippo provide one of the most reliable web hosting services in the UK. We’re one of only a few UK based hosting companies to offer adaptable hosting tailored for both small businesses and resellers.