cPanel is the control panel where you manage your hosting account. It gives you access to files, email, databases, domains, and security settings.
Accessing cPanel
- From your Neurax Host dashboard: Hosting → My Hosting Accounts → cPanel button
- Open https://yourdomain.com:2083 in your browser and sign in using the cPanel username and password provided for your hosting account. You can also access cPanel through your Neurax Host dashboard.
Key sections in cPanel
Files
- File Manager: Upload, edit, and manage your website files
- FTP Accounts: Create FTP credentials for third-party clients like FileZilla
- Disk Usage: See how much storage you are using (plans range from 30 GB to 250 GB NVMe SSD)
- Email Accounts: Create and manage email addresses on your domain
- Forwarders: Forward emails to another address
- SpamAssassin: Configure spam filtering
- Webmail: Access email in your browser at webmail.yourdomain.com
Databases
- MySQL Databases: Create databases for WordPress, Joomla, or custom apps
- phpMyAdmin: Visual database manager
Domains
- Addon Domains: Host additional websites (Business Shield and higher allow unlimited websites)
- Subdomains: Create staging.yourdomain.com or other subdomains
- Redirects: Set up URL redirects
Security
- SSL/TLS: Manage SSL certificates (AutoSSL provisions free Let's Encrypt certs)
- Two-Factor Authentication: Enable 2FA for cPanel login (included on Business Shield plans)
- IP Blocker: Block specific IP addresses
Software
- Softaculous: One-click installer for WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and 400+ apps