cPanel 2026 Overview and User Guide

cPanel is the most popular hosting administration control panel today, allowing users to manage all websites, domains, emails, databases, and related services through an intuitive graphical interface without in-depth knowledge of the command line.

At Group Joint Stock CompanyVPTS, cPanel is deployed on the hosting system&standardized servers, helping customers run websites stably, securely, and scale easily.

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1. The Role of cPanel in the Hosting System

cPanel acts as the control center for the entire hosting service:

• Website management& domain

• File and data management

• Create and manage domain-based email

• Database management (MySQL)

• Quick website setup (WordPress, Laravel…)

• Monitor resources, security, backups

2. Outstanding advantages of cPanel at VPTS

File management

• File Manager:Allows users to directly interact with files on hosting, including creating, editing, copying, moving, or deleting data without an FTP connection.

• Disk Usage:Displays visual charts to help track disk usage, making it easy to control and optimize hosting storage capacity.

• Backup &Backup Wizard (Data backup and restore):Supports creating full or partial website backups with just a few simple steps, allowing users to quickly restore data in case of incidents.

• Images (Image Management):Provides image processing tools right within cPanel such as resizing, converting formats, and previewing images without needing external software.

• Web Disk: Allows accessing and managing hosting storage just like a personal computer drive, facilitating easy upload, download, editing, and moving of files.

• Directory Privacy:Enhance data security by setting up accounts and passwords to restrict access to important directories.

• FTP Accounts (Manage FTP accounts):Helps flexibly create, edit, and assign permissions to FTP accounts for uploading and managing remote data.

In addition to the basic features above, cPanel also integrates many advanced tools such as file and folder restoration, Git Version Control, automated backup systems like Backup/JetBackup 5, etc., providing optimal support for professional, stable website administration.

Database management

phpMyAdmin: A web-based MySQL database management tool that lets users perform visual operations such as creating tables, editing data, and importing/exporting databases quickly and conveniently.

Remote Database Access: This feature allows databases on hosting to be accessed remotely, enabling other applications or servers to connect and share data resources flexibly.

Manage My Databases: Provides a dashboard to manage all website databases, including creating databases, assigning user privileges, and editing or deleting database user accounts.

Database Wizard: The database creation wizard helps users set up databases and associated accounts in just a few simple steps, suitable even for cPanel beginners.

Domain management tool

Site Publisher (Quick website publishing):Allows users to quickly create a basic website or 'Coming Soon' page while the main site is under development, requiring no complex technical steps.

Redirects:Supports configuring redirects from one path or domain to another URL, optimizing website navigation and SEO.

Zone Editor (DNS Management):Provides an intuitive DNS management interface, allowing flexible and secure editing of records such as A, CNAME, MX, TXT…

Sitejet Builder (Drag-and-drop website builder):Supports building websites quickly through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, ideal for users without programming knowledge.

Dynamic DNS: Allows managing domain names using dynamic IP addresses, ensuring website uptime even when the IP changes.

WordPress Management (WP Toolkit): Provides a comprehensive toolkit to install, update, back up, and manage WordPress websites, including themes, plugins, and security settings.

Domains:Allows centralized management of domain types on hosting, including subdomains, alias domains, and addon domains.

• Alias Domain:Redirect another domain to the active primary website.

• Addon Domain:Add and run multiple independent websites on the same hosting plan.

• Subdomain:Create separate partitions for main websites, for example:wp.nhaxinh.com, n8n.nhaxinh.com, serving specific purposes.

Email management features

Email Accounts: Easily create, edit, and manage custom domain email accounts.

Autoresponders: Set up auto-responder emails for incoming messages, commonly used for out-of-office notices or email receipt confirmations.

Track Delivery: Tracks email delivery status, helping verify whether emails were sent successfully or encountered errors.

Forwarders: Forwards emails from one address to one or more other addresses.

Default Address: Set up a default email address to receive emails sent to non-existent addresses under the domain.

Global Email Filters: Apply a global email filter to all email accounts in the domain.

Encryption: Enhance email security using public-key encryption mechanisms.

Mailing Lists: Supports sending bulk emails to multiple recipients, suitable for notifications or newsletters.

Email Filters: Filters incoming emails based on custom rules such as forwarding, categorizing, or blocking spam.

BoxTrapper: Blocks unknown emails by requiring senders to authenticate before emails reach the inbox.

Address Importer: Import an email address list from external files such as CSV or XLS for quick bulk email creation.

Email Disk Usage: Tracks email storage quota for each account, helping manage resources efficiently.

Email Deliverability: Check and fix DNS-related issues (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) to ensure stable email sending and receiving.

Calendars and Contacts Configuration: Configure calendar and contact synchronization with devices or email clients.

Calendars and Contacts Management: Manage personal calendar and contact information directly in the system.

Email Routing: Route email to a specific server, suitable for specialized email systems.

Spam Filters: Powerful spam filter that helps reduce unwanted emails, powered by Apache SpamAssassin.

Data statistics&analyze website activity

cPanel integrates many powerful statistical tools, helping administrators monitor detailed website operating status, traffic, and system resource consumption.

• Visitors (Visitor statistics):Provides detailed website visit data based on Apache logs, including IP addresses, access times, pages viewed, and browsers used.

• Raw Access Logs:Allows downloading raw log files in compressed format for in-depth analysis or security audits.

• Errors (Error log):Displays a list of errors occurring on the website (404, 500, etc.), providing quick support during inspection and troubleshooting.

• Bandwidth:Monitor bandwidth consumption by domain, helping evaluate hosting resource usage efficiency.

• Metrics Editor (Customize statistics):Allows enabling/disabling measurement and analytics tools for each domain, helping optimize system resources.

• Resource Usage:Detailed monitoring of CPU, RAM, I/O, and process usage, helping detect websites overloading hosting.

• Site Quality Monitoring: Website quality audit tool that helps identify issues affecting performance and user experience.

Security features

SSH Access:Allows users to log in to the server via a command-line interface over an encrypted connection for advanced administration, system configuration, or rapid data processing.

Hotlink Protection:Helps prevent other websites from hotlinking images, videos, or resources from your website, thereby reducing bandwidth drain and protecting content.

ModSecurity Domain Manager: Allows enabling or disabling ModSecurity—a web application firewall (WAF) designed to detect and block common attacks such as SQL Injection, XSS, brute force, etc.

IP Blocker:Supports blocking access from unwanted IP addresses or IP ranges, reducing attack risks and restricting unauthorized access.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):Enhance account safety by requiring an additional verification layer beyond passwords, typically via an authenticator app code or email.

SSL/TLS: Provides tools to manage and install SSL/TLS certificates, encrypting data transmitted between users and the server, ensuring information security, and enhancing website credibility.

Security Policy:Allows setting up additional security questions when detecting logins from unfamiliar IPs or locations to prevent unauthorized access.

SSL/TLS Status:Helps quickly check the status of SSL certificates across domains, detect configuration errors, and ensure websites always operate with secure connections.

Applications&software on cPanel

WordPress Manager by Softaculous: Provides tools to install, manage, and update WordPress directly from cPanel, helping users easily operate WordPress websites without complex operations.

Site Software:Allows rapid deployment of popular web applications such as e-commerce platforms, forums, or other open-source systems.

Application Manager: Tool for managing and deploying custom applications via Phusion Passenger, suitable for advanced websites or web services.

MultiPHP Manager: Allows selecting and applying multiple PHP versions for each website on the same hosting account, ensuring compatibility and performance.

Softaculous Apps Installer: Supports installing and managing hundreds of web applications with just a few clicks, shortening website deployment time.

Setup Node.js App: Allows deploying and managing Node.js applications directly on hosting (requires technical expertise).

Select PHP Version: Provides the ability to select and run multiple PHP versions in parallel, while enabling/disabling necessary extensions.

Advanced Settings

Cron Jobs: Allows scheduling automated runs for recurring tasks, such as sending emails, generating invoices, or syncing data at a set time each day.

Track DNS: Supports checking and diagnosing DNS configurations by tracing query paths from client to server, helping quickly pinpoint DNS-related issues.

Error Pages (Custom error pages):Allows customizing the interface and content of error pages like 404, 500, etc., to improve user experience during website issues.

Indexes (Directory Indexing):Customize how files and directories are listed when no default index file exists on Apache Web Server.

Terminal: Provides a direct command-line interface right within cPanel, allowing basic administrative commands without requiring external SSH connections.

MIME Types: Allows defining and managing how the server handles different file formats by extension, ensuring proper website functionality.

LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager: Manage and configure the LSCache system to speed up page loading, reduce server resource load, and optimize overall website performance.

User options

Password & Security: Allows updating cPanel login passwords and configuring related security settings to keep user accounts secure.

User Manager: User management tool that helps create, edit, and assign access permissions for each account, suitable when multiple people manage websites or email together.

Change Language: Supports changing cPanel interface language according to usage needs, making navigation more convenient and intuitive.

Contact Information: Update user contact information to receive critical notifications regarding systems, security, and hosting services.

Softaculous Apps Installer

Although belonging to the groupSoftware, Softaculous Apps Installeris often considered astandalone featuresthanks to its ability to integrate a large number of applications along with rich functionality. This tool is organized systematically into two main groups: Scripts and Categories, making it easy for users to find, install, and manage applications that suit their needs.

3. How to log in to cPanel at VPTS

Customers using hosting services fromVPTScan access cPanel through one of the following methods:

Method 1: Log in via the VPTS customer management system

• AccessVPTS service management page

• Select the hosting plan in use

• Click Access cPanel to log in to cPanel in the quick management section

This method allows quick login without re-entering cPanel account credentials.

Method 2: Log in directly via web browser

• Open your browser and enter one of the following example addresses:

https://tenmiencuaban:2026

• EntercPanel username and passwordprovided by VPTS via email upon service activation

Suitable when quick login is needed or when the client management system is inaccessible.

4. User management

In case you need to add or manage users for your hosting plan, you can use the featureUser Manageron cPanel. To access, selectUser Managerin the sectionPreferences, the system will display the management interface for all existing users.

Here, you will see a list of users along with icons indicating access permissions:

• Mail Envelope (envelope icon): User is granted permission to use domain-based email.

• Delivery Truck (truck icon): User has permission to access and use FTP.

• Disk Drive (disk drive icon): User is permitted to use Web Disk for data management.

Administrators can edit details, assign permissions, or update access rights for each user based on operational needs.

Note:The main cPanel account cannot be edited or deleted to ensure the security of the hosting system.

When creating a new user, the system redirects you to the interfaceUser Manager. Here, you need to fill in all the basic information including: display name, username, domain name associated with the account, and contact email address.

In the lower section, configure the user password. You can proactively set a password or allow the user to create their own upon first login. After completing the necessary settings, clickCreateat the bottom of the page for the system to create the new user account.

5. Manage files

File Manageris a tool that allows you to work directly with all website files right in your browser, without needing to install or use external FTP software. With an intuitive interface, users can easily upload, edit, move, or delete files in just a few simple steps.

How to upload files to hosting

To upload a new file to hosting, follow these steps:

1. AccessFile Managertrong cPanel VPTS

2. Move to the directory where you want to save the file

3. Click the buttonUploadon the top toolbar

4. On the upload screen, you can:

• Drag and drop files directly into the browser

• Or pressSelect Fileto select a file from your computer

The system will automatically upload and display real-time progress.

Create a new folder

To create a directory, locate where the directory needs to be created and click +Folder on the toolbar. Then, a dialog appears and you need to enter the folder name and folder creation location, then click confirm.

6. Domain management

RegionDomainsin cPanel is where you control all domains currently used on your hosting. Here, you can add new domains, create and manage subdomains, as well as easily set up redirects from a domain to another website or address.

How to add a new domain to cPanel. To add a new domain to your hosting account, follow these steps:

• Log in to cPanel and access the sectionDomains.

• Click to selectCreate New Domainto start adding a new domain.

• Enter the exact domain name you registered (excluding prefixwww).

• ClickSubmitto complete the domain addition process.

Note regarding “Share document root”:When adding a new domain in cPanel, checking 'Share document root' causes the new domain to share the website directory with the current domain (displaying the same content). If left unchecked, cPanel creates a separate folder for the new domain, ideal for running an independent website. This setting is difficult to change after creation, so make sure to select correctly from the start.

After successful setup, the domain will appear in the management list. From here, you can edit, change configurations, ordelete domainat any time right within the Domains section of cPanel.

Click Manage and Remove Domain to successfully remove the Domain.

7. Email account management

RegionEmailin cPanel provides a full suite of tools to help you comprehensively control your email system. Here, you can create new domain-based email accounts, manage spam, set up Mailing Lists, or configure Autoresponders.

To create a new email address, proceed as follows:

1. In cPanel, navigate to the sectionEmail Accounts.

2. Click the buttonCreate (+)to start creating a new email account.

3. Fill in the required information:

• Username: Email name, associated with your domain

• Password: Set password for email (can use a custom password or let the system auto-generate one).

• Optional Settings: Customize advanced settings such as mailbox storage quota, or keep defaults if changes are not needed.

4. ClickCreateto complete.

Once created, the email account will appear in the management list. Here, you can:

• Change email password

• Adjust storage capacity (quota)

• View configuration information to set up email on software such as Outlook, Thunderbird, or mobile mail apps

8. Create a database

cPanel provides database management tools to help you easily create databases for websites, applications, or content management systems. Creating a database only requires a few simple steps as follows:

Steps to create a Database

1. In cPanel, navigate toManage My Databasesor useDatabase Wizardto create a database following step-by-step instructions.

2. Enter the database name, then clickCreate DatabaseorNext Stepto continue.

3. Create a user account (username) for the database:

• Enter username

• Set password (can be custom set or randomly generated by the system)

• Ensure the password reaches a minimum security score of 65/100 as required

4. ClickCreate Userto create a user for the database.

5. Assign access permissions to user (usually chooseAll Privileges), then clickNext Stepto complete the process.

9. Install WordPress

To installWordPresson cPanel, you just need to find the sectionWordPress(usually located in Softaculous Apps Installer) and clickInstall Nowto begin. The system will automatically create the database, configure the website, and complete the installation in just a few minutes.

After installation is complete, you can continue designing the interface, installing necessary plugins, and optimizing the website right on the hosting ofVPTS, helps the website operate stably, securely, and easily manageable.

10. Create Subdomain

In cPanel, domain name systems are divided into two main types, serving different usage needs:

• Addon Domain: A separate domain that operates independently and can be used to build a completely different website from the main domain.

• Subdomain: A secondary domain created based on the main domain, typically used for purposes such as help pages, blogs, admin portals, etc.

To create a subdomain or addon domain, you simply need to:

• Log in to cPanel.

• Access the sectionDomains.

• Select the domain type you want to create (Subdomain or Addon Domain).

• Enter name and complete setup according to instructions.

Once created, the subdomain or addon domain will be ready to work, and you can manage, edit, or delete it anytime directly in cPanel.

11. Backup web

If your website size is not too large (meeting the allowance limit of the hosting plan), you can completelymanual backup directly in cPanel.

Implementation is very simple:

• Log in to cPanel, access the sectionFiles.

• SelectBackuporBackup Wizard.

• Follow the step-by-step instructions to create backups of website data, databases, or the entire hosting account.

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CONCLUSION

cPanel is one of the most popular and easy-to-use hosting control panels today, allowing users to manage websites comprehensively with intuitive actions. Through cPanel, customers can easily manage domain names, domain-based emails, databases, website files, backup and restore data, and quickly install popular source codes like WordPress.

AtVPTS, cPanel is deployed on a stable, highly secure hosting infrastructure, ensuring that website operations run smoothly and safely. Features in cPanel are optimized to suit both beginners and tech-savvy users, ensuring that website administration remains simple yet comprehensive and professional.

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