Overview
cPanel is used for managing hosting services that support cPanel.
In cPanel you can:
Manage websites
Create databases
Manage email accounts
Manage files and FTP
Install WordPress
When you have finished this guide, you will know how to log in to cPanel from the client area.
Important information
Not all hosting services use cPanel.
This guide only applies to hosting services with cPanel support.
If your hosting service does not use cPanel, some features are managed directly in the client area instead.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you:
Have access to your client area
are logged in
Have a hosting service with cPanel support
Step 1: Quick login to cPanel
If your hosting service supports cPanel, you can log in directly from the overview page in the client area.
This is how you do it:
Find your hosting service in the list of active products/services
Click on the button "Log in to cPanel"
You are now automatically logged into cPanel without having to enter your username or password again.
💡 Tip: This is the fastest and recommended way to open cPanel.
Troubleshooting
I can't find the button for cPanel
Make sure your hosting service supports cPanel.
I'm not logged in automatically
Try logging out and back into the client area before attempting again.
My hosting service does not use cPanel
Some hosting services are managed directly in the client area and do not use cPanel.
Related Guides
Manage email accounts in cPanel
Summary
You have now learned how to log in to cPanel from the client area.
You can now proceed with guides for databases, email services or managing your website in cPanel.