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If you have access to WHM and a client who cannot log in to their cPanel on your server, you may follow these steps to reset the password for them. First, you will want to log into WHM with your username and the password from your Client Area . Step 1: Type the word list in...
This guide will introduce you to cPanel and help you find your way around. Preferences / Update Contact Info It's important to keep this information updated, as the server uses it to notify you about completed backups and any errors cPanel might find. In the preferences...
If you have lost your cPanel password or want to change it, you can reset it easily from your Hostwinds client area. You Will Need: A Hostwinds Account Any Shared or Business hosting plan Procedure: Log into your Hostwinds client area . Once logged in, go to Services> My...
When you first purchase your Cloud VPS or Dedicated Server with a cPanel license from Hostwinds, you'll want to log into WHM to create your cPanel accounts. The format to connect to WHM is as follows: http:// ip.address.here:2086 https:// ip.address.here:2087 The IP....
Important: cPanel deprecated this interface in cPanel & WHM version 62. We strongly recommend that you use cPanel's Zone Editor interface (Home>> Domains>> Zone Editor) DNS (Domain Name Service) is how the Internet converts human-readable domain names (example.com) into...
How to Reset FTP Account Passwords in cPanel? Using FTP to upload files to your website or to download them from your website is very common. You may need to reset your FTP password in some instances, perhaps you have forgotten it, or perhaps you'd like to change it....
Some control panels, such as cPanel, are supplied and supported by their own company who has developed and maintained the software. As a result, if you'd like to use this software, you'll need to purchase a license for each server that you want to use cPanel. On a shared...
If a database crashes or otherwise becomes unresponsive, you may need to repair it to restore functionality to your site. This article will explain how to repair a MySQL database from within cPanel. Please note that you'll need to be logged in to cPanel before proceeding any...
Sometimes account transfers can bring unknown "cPanel themes" into our hosting. This can cause errors that make cPanel users unable to log in, send emails or upload files. If you're on a shared, business, or reseller hosting package, please submit a support ticket while...
The Statistics panel in cPanel is a collection of various stats from your cPanel account. This panel's location can vary depending on which cPanel theme and the version you're using. However, this panel is located on the right side of your cPanel interface in the Basic theme...
The Software section provided in cPanel grants you access to install new software for your site and manage currently installed software. Let's go over each of the icons and what they can do for your site. Cloudflare The CloudFlare interface allows you to manage if CloudFlare...
The Preferences section in cPanel allows you to customize your cPanel experience by modifying settings such as the language and the cPanel theme used. In this article, we will briefly go over each option that is available in this section. You can change your account password...
The Metrics section, previously known as the Logs section, is where you can find comprehensive information regarding the status/traffic of websites associated with your cPanel account. You can also find error-related information here as well, along with other metrics that...
The Database section in cPanel allows you to administer every aspect of your MySQL database. Using this interface, you can do things such as create new databases, add users to existing databases, and manage database tables, to name a few. It is suggested to create all-new...
The Advanced section in cPanel allows users to set up and manage more advanced functionality for their website(s). This article will go over a brief explanation of the icons found in the Advanced section of cPanel. This interface will allow you to create custom crons to help...
You may find that you need to make a file available to download through your website in some instances. Essentially the file would first need to be uploaded to your website, and then you'll need to make sure that the permissions for the file have been set accordingly. To do...