cPanel
Everything the hosting control panel does, task by task.
Configuring your backups
Configure backups for your VPS using either panel-level backups in Virtualizor or in-guest backups with restic. This guide covers installation, rep...
cPanelHow do I connect via FTP to my site?
This guide shows you how to connect to your hosted site using FTP or SFTP. You will learn which protocol to use, where to find your connection deta...
cPanelHow do I create a cPanel account?
This guide explains how to create a cPanel account through WHM as a Hostworld reseller. You will log in to WHM, enter domain and contact informatio...
cPanelHow do I create a MYSQL database?
Learn how to create a MySQL database and user in cPanel through Hostworld hosting. This guide covers using the Database Wizard for guided setup or ...
cPanelHow do I install WordPress?
WordPress installation via Softaculous in cPanel takes just a few clicks. This guide walks through logging in, completing the install form, and sec...
cPanelHow to Access or Connect to Your FTP Account via the FileZilla FTP?
Learn how to connect your hosting FTP account to FileZilla, either by importing a configuration file from cPanel or by manually entering your serve...
cPanelHow to Access Softaculous in cPanel?
Access Softaculous from inside cPanel by logging in and opening Softaculous Apps Installer from the Tools page. You can search for it or find it un...
cPanelHow to Access Web Host Manager, or WHM?
Access WHM by visiting https://your-server-hostname:2087 and logging in with root or reseller credentials. If port 2087 is blocked, use the service...
cPanelHow to Access your Email Account from cPanel Webmail?
Access your email through cPanel Webmail by visiting yourdomain.tld:2096 with your mailbox credentials, or open it directly from cPanel without nee...
cPanelHow to Add a cPanel email account on Apple/iOS?
Add a cPanel email account to your iPhone or iPad by copying the server settings from cPanel and entering them in Mail settings. Choose IMAP to syn...
cPanelHow to Add a cPanel email account to an Android mobile?
Configure a cPanel email account on your Android phone using the Gmail app or Samsung Email app. This guide walks through obtaining your secure ser...
cPanelHow to add A Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor?
A Record is a DNS record and is used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address. You can add A Record using the cPanel’s Zone Editor option. 1...
cPanelHow to add an MX Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor?
A mail exchanger record (MX record) is a type of resource record in the Domain Name System that specifies a mail server responsible for accepting e...
cPanelHow to add CNAME Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor?
CNAME records are referred to as alias records since they map an alias to its canonical name. You can add CNAME Record using the cPanel Zone Editor...
cPanelHow to blacklist an IP Address to deny it access to your website?
Learn how to block IP addresses from accessing your website using cPanel IP Blocker or VPS-level firewall and web server rules. This guide covers c...
cPanelHow to change the login theme of cPanel/WHM/Webmail from WHM Root?
Change the default login theme that users see when accessing cPanel, WHM or Webmail by updating the Default login theme setting in WHM's Tweak Sett...
cPanelHow to change the password of your email account?
Learn how to change your email account password using cPanel or Webmail. The guide covers both methods, how to update your devices, and what to do ...
cPanelHow to check disk usage of directory and bandwidth usage?
Learn how to identify which folders are consuming disk space and track bandwidth consumption on your hosting account. The method depends on whether...
cPanelHow to Create a New Account in WHM?
Learn how to create a new hosting account in WHM. This guide covers entering domain and account details, selecting a package, configuring DNS and m...
cPanelHow to Create a Subdomain in cPanel?
This guide walks you through creating a subdomain in cPanel, from logging in via the client area to configuring DNS and enabling HTTPS. You'll lear...
cPanelHow to Create an Email Account in cPanel?
This guide walks you through creating an email account in cPanel, from logging in to testing the new address. You will learn how to set a password,...
cPanelHow to create an FTP Account in cPanel?
This guide walks you through creating a new FTP account in cPanel from your Hostworld control panel. You will set the username, password, target di...
cPanelHow to Create or Delete a Directory Using the FileZilla FTP Client?
Use FileZilla to create new directories on your hosting or remove existing folders. Connect via FTP or SFTP, navigate to your target path, then rig...
cPanelHow to Create/Add a package in WHM?
A WHM package is a template for cPanel accounts that sets resource limits, mail safeguards and default settings. Create one by entering a package n...
cPanelHow to Delete Account Level/Global Email Filter in cPanel?
1. Open Account-Level Filtering in your cPanel Account. 2. Under Current Filters, you can see all of your existing filters. Click on Delete next to...
cPanelHow to delete email message in Mozilla Thunderbird?
Learn how to delete email messages in Mozilla Thunderbird, recover them if needed, and configure your account's deletion behaviour. The guide cover...
cPanelHow to download files and folders to your computer using FileZilla?
This guide shows you how to download files and folders from your server to your computer using FileZilla. It covers setup for both cPanel hosting a...
cPanelHow to Edit .htaccess File via the cPanel Filemanager?
This guide walks through editing .htaccess in cPanel's File Manager, including how to show hidden files, locate the correct document root, back up ...
cPanelHow to Edit Account Level/Global Email Filter in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Email section, click on the Global Email Filters Icon. 3. Under Current Filters, You can see all of your...
cPanelHow to edit or remove a Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor?
You can edit or remove a Record from cPanel using the cPanel DNS Zone Editor which, allows you to manage, remove, or modify DNS records. 1. Log int...
cPanelHow to Enable or Disable Mod Security in cPanel?
ModSecurity is a web application firewall that protects your domains from attacks. You can enable or disable it for all domains at once, or configu...
cPanelHow to force cPanel users to change their passwords using WHM?
You can force cPanel users to change their passwords by enabling the Force Password Change option in WHM for specific accounts. Users must then res...
cPanelHow to forward an email to Gmail, Yahoo or other email service providers?
Email forwarding lets you receive messages sent to your Hostworld email address in another inbox like Gmail or Yahoo. This guide walks you through ...
cPanelHow to forward email in Mozilla Thunderbird?
You can forward the email to other email accounts using Mozilla Thunderbird. 1. Open Mozilla Thunderbird. 2. Go to Inbox, select the message you wa...
cPanelHow to Include or Exclude a Domain from AutoSSL in cPanel?
AutoSSL automatically issues SSL certificates in cPanel, but you can choose which domains use it. Learn how to include or exclude domains, reissue ...
cPanelHow to Install Concrete5 via Softaculous in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Software section, click on the Softaculous App Installer Icon.3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softacu...
cPanelHow to install cPanel?
A complete guide to installing cPanel and WHM on a fresh Linux server. Learn the essential pre-installation steps, how to run the official installe...
cPanelHow to Install GRAV via Softaculous in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Software section, click on the Softaculous App Installer Icon.3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softacu...
cPanelHow to Install Joomla via Softaculous in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Software section, click on the Softaculous App Installer Icon.3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softacu...
cPanelHow to Install Microweber via Softaculous in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Software section, click on the Softaculous App Installer Icon.3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softacu...
cPanelHow to Install MyBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel?
Use Softaculous in cPanel to install MyBB forum software in minutes. This guide covers the installation form, choosing your domain and folder, and ...
cPanelHow to Install OctoberCMS via Softaculous in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Software section, click on the Softaculous App Installer Icon.3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softacu...
cPanelHow to Install SilverStripe via Softaculous in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Software section, click on the Softaculous App Installer Icon.3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softacu...
cPanelHow to Install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel?
Softaculous is a one-click installer built into cPanel that handles WordPress setup for you. This guide walks you through logging in, selecting Wor...
cPanelHow to Limit Bandwidth Usage of cPanel user from WHM?
This guide shows how to set, change, and reset bandwidth limits for cPanel accounts using WHM. It covers setting limits per account, reverting to p...
cPanelHow to Redirect an Add-on Domain?
Learn how to redirect an add-on domain using cPanel's Redirects tool. The guide covers setting up permanent (301) or temporary (302) redirects, tes...
cPanelHow to Redirect your website to any page or external domain?
Learn how to redirect your website or specific pages to another domain or URL using cPanel. This guide covers permanent and temporary redirects, HT...
cPanelHow to Reset my cPanel Account Password?
Learn how to reset your cPanel account password using three methods: changing it directly in cPanel, using the login page reset flow, or through WH...
cPanelHow to run AutoSSL on your Domains to install an SSL via cPanel?
AutoSSL in cPanel issues and installs Let's Encrypt certificates automatically on your domains. This guide walks you through running AutoSSL, resol...
cPanelHow to send an email via your Android mobile?
This guide shows you how to send emails from Android using either the Gmail app or Webmail in your mobile browser. You'll learn to compose and send...
cPanelHow to send email using Mozilla Thunderbird?
You can send email using Thunderbird. It is straightforward because you do not need to manually login to cPanel webmail and you can directly send e...
cPanelHow to Set the PHP Version per Domain, Using cPanel?
Use cPanel's MultiPHP Manager to set a different PHP version for each domain on your account. You can switch versions in seconds and revert instant...
cPanelHow to Set the PHP Version per Folder?
cPanel's MultiPHP Manager does not support per-folder PHP version selection. You can achieve this by pointing a subdomain at the target folder and ...
cPanelHow to Setup a cPanel Email account with Mozilla Thunderbird?
This guide walks you through adding a cPanel email account to Mozilla Thunderbird. You will create the mailbox in cPanel, retrieve the correct serv...
cPanelHow to Unsuspend cPanel user from WHM Account?
Learn how to unsuspend a cPanel account using WHM Account Functions. The guide covers the core unsuspend step, handling billing-related re-suspensi...
cPanelHow to upload files via the cPanel FileManager?
Use cPanel's File Manager to upload files directly to your hosting account without FTP software. Navigate to the correct document root, drag in fil...
cPanelHow to upload the Index file to your site using FileZilla?
This guide walks you through connecting to your Hostworld cPanel hosting with FileZilla using secure FTPS, locating your domain's document root, an...
cPanelJetBackup – What is it and how do I use it?
JetBackup is the backup tool in your cPanel account. You can restore your site to an earlier state or download backups as archives. Learn how to ch...
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