cPanel overview

cPanel is the control panel included with every Hoststack.pro hosting plan. It gives you a graphical interface to manage every aspect of your hosting without needing to use the command line.

Access cPanel from your client portal → Services → Login to cPanel, or directly at the URL in your welcome email.

Files

• File Manager — Browse, upload, edit, copy, move, and delete files directly in your browser. Your website files live in public_html.
• Disk Usage — See which folders are consuming the most space.
• FTP Accounts — Create FTP users with restricted access to specific folders. See the FTP guide.
• Git Version Control — Deploy code by pushing to a repository hosted on the server.
• Backup / JetBackup — Create manual backups and restore files or full accounts. See the backup guide.

Domains

• Domains — Add, remove, and manage addon domains, subdomains, and aliases.
• Redirects — Permanently (301) or temporarily (302) redirect URLs.
• Zone Editor — Manage DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT) if you are using our nameservers.
• Subdomains — Create subdomains like blog.yourdomain.com pointing to any folder.

Email

• Email Accounts — Create and manage mailboxes ([email protected]).
• Webmail — Access email from a browser using Roundcube or Horde.
• Forwarders — Forward incoming emails to another address automatically.
• Autoresponders — Send automatic replies when you are away.
• Email Filters — Route or delete messages by rule.
• Authentication (SPF/DKIM) — Improve email deliverability and prevent spoofing.

Databases

• MySQL Databases — Create databases and assign users with specific privileges.
• phpMyAdmin — Manage databases visually — run queries, import/export SQL, edit tables.
• Remote MySQL — Allow external IP addresses to connect to your database.

Security

• SSL/TLS — Issue, manage, and force HTTPS for your domains. See the SSL guide.
• Hotlink Protection — Prevent other sites from embedding your images or files.
• IP Blocker — Block access from specific IP ranges.
• ModSecurity — Web application firewall (WAF) rules — enable or disable per domain.
• Two-Factor Authentication — Protect your cPanel login with an authenticator app.

Software

• Softaculous / Installatron — One-click installers for WordPress, Joomla, PrestaShop, Magento, and 400+ apps.
• PHP Selector / MultiPHP — Choose a PHP version per domain and adjust php.ini settings. See the PHP guide.
• Cron Jobs — Schedule automated tasks to run on a timed basis.
• Node.js / Python — Available on supported plans via cPanel's application manager.

Logs & metrics

• Error Log — View recent PHP and server errors for your account.
• Awstats / Webalizer — Visitor statistics and bandwidth usage.
• Resource Usage — Monitor CPU, memory, and I/O on CloudLinux-based servers.