cPanel Guides
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How to Restore Your Website, Files, Databases and Emails with JetBackup
TechInHost keeps automatic backups of your hosting account for 30 days. You can restore from them yourself in cPanel, at any time, with no support ticket needed. Before you start Restoring replaces current data. A…
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Creating and Managing Email Accounts in cPanel
cPanel lets you create and manage email addresses on your own domain, such as you@yourdomain.com. Creating an email account Step 1: Open Email Accounts Log into cPanel and open Email Accounts under the Email section.…
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Using File Manager: Upload, Edit and Manage Files
File Manager is cPanel's built-in tool for working with your website's files directly in your browser, without needing a separate FTP program. Opening File Manager Log into cPanel from your client area, then open File…
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Installing a Free Let's Encrypt SSL Certificate in cPanel
Every cPanel hosting account includes free SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt, issued automatically through AutoSSL. How AutoSSL works cPanel checks your domains periodically and automatically issues and renews a free…
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Creating and Using an FTP Account
FTP lets you upload and manage your website's files using a dedicated FTP program like FileZilla, instead of File Manager in your browser. Creating an FTP account Step 1: Open FTP Accounts Log into cPanel and open FTP…
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Installing WordPress via Softaculous
Softaculous lets you install WordPress and many other applications in just a few clicks, without manually creating a database or uploading files. Installing WordPress Step 1: Open Softaculous Log into cPanel and open…
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Selecting Your PHP Version and Extensions
cPanel lets you choose which PHP version your website runs on, and enable the extensions it needs. Changing your PHP version Step 1: Open MultiPHP Manager Log into cPanel and open MultiPHP Manager under the Software…
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Enabling and Using SSH Access
SSH gives you command-line access to your hosting account — useful for running commands like npm install, git, or managing files in bulk. Checking if SSH is enabled SSH access is enabled by default on most plans. If…
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Creating and Restoring Backups in cPanel
cPanel includes a built-in backup tool so you can download a copy of your site, or restore from a previous backup. Creating a backup Step 1: Open Backup Log into cPanel and open Backup under the Files section. Step 2:…
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Addon Domains, Subdomains and the DNS Zone Editor
A single cPanel hosting account can host more than one website, and manage DNS records for domains pointed at it. Adding an addon domain An addon domain lets you host a completely separate website on the same hosting…
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Setting Up a Node.js Application
cPanel's Node.js Selector lets you run a Node.js application on your hosting account alongside your regular website. Creating a Node.js application Step 1: Open Setup Node.js App Log into cPanel and open Setup Node.js…
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Website Security Tools: Hotlink Protection, IP Blocker and Directory Privacy
cPanel includes several tools to help protect your website and its content. Hotlink protection Stops other websites from directly linking to your images or files, which wastes your bandwidth. Open Hotlink Protection…
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Creating a MySQL Database and Using phpMyAdmin
Most dynamic websites and applications, including WordPress, store their content in a MySQL database. Creating a database Step 1: Open MySQL Databases Log into cPanel and open MySQL Databases under the Databases…
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Scheduling Tasks With Cron Jobs
Cron jobs let you run a script or command automatically on a schedule — for example, a daily database backup or a recurring cleanup task. Creating a cron job Step 1: Open Cron Jobs Log into cPanel and open Cron Jobs…
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