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What the heck is a control panel?

Started by Dynaweb, February 22, 2011, 12:37:59 PM

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A control panel is your central dashboard for managing your web hosting account and domain on the server. It's a web-based interface—a user-friendly webpage—that lets you control many aspects of your website and hosting environment without needing advanced technical skills.

What Can You Do with a Control Panel?

Through the control panel, you can:
  • Manage domains and subdomains: Add, remove, or configure your website addresses.
  • Set up and manage email accounts: Create email addresses linked to your domain, set passwords, and configure spam filters.
  • Handle databases: Create and manage MySQL or other databases used by your website.
  • Manage files: Upload, organize, and edit your website files via file managers or FTP.
  • Set up backups: Schedule and restore backups to protect your website data.
  • Install applications: Easily install popular software like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal with one click.
  • Configure security: Manage SSL certificates, firewalls, IP blockers, and other security settings.
  • Monitor performance: Check website and server statistics, error logs, and resource usage.
  • Automate tasks: Set up cron jobs to run scripts automatically at scheduled times.

Why Use a Control Panel?
Managing a web server manually often requires technical expertise and command-line knowledge. A control panel simplifies all these tasks by providing a graphical user interface that anyone can use. This makes website and server management accessible to beginners while still offering powerful tools for experienced users.

Control Panels We Provide at HostNed
At HostNed, we offer only premium control panels to ensure you get the best experience and features:
  • cPanel: The industry-standard control panel for Linux hosting, known for its comprehensive features and widespread support.
  • Plesk: A versatile control panel compatible with both Linux and Windows servers, featuring a modern, clean interface and extensive extension options.
Both panels allow you to efficiently manage your hosting account, email, domains, databases, and more—all from one place.