Guides tagged “cpanel”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about cpanel, sorted A-Z.
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cPanel email server settings: IMAP, POP3 and SMTP ports explained
A reference for cPanel email settings: incoming and outgoing server names, IMAP 993, POP3 995, SMTP 465 and 587, SSL/TLS options, and IMAP versus POP3.
cPanel File Manager: upload, extract and edit files
Upload archives, extract them into the correct folder and edit files in the browser using cPanel File Manager — no FTP client required.
cPanel Jupiter interface tour: find every tool quickly
A guided tour of the cPanel Jupiter theme: the tool groups, the search bar, the statistics panel, user preferences and how to switch language or style.
cPanel, WHM and Webmail ports explained: 2082/2083, 2086/2087, 2095/2096
What each cPanel service port does, why every service has a plain and an SSL port, how proxy subdomains replace them, and what to do when your network blocks them.
cpmove files explained: what is inside a cPanel account backup
What a cPanel cpmove or full backup file contains, how it differs from partial backups, how to create one, and who can restore it on a new cPanel server.
Create a MySQL database and user in cPanel
Create a MySQL database, a database user and the right privileges in cPanel with the Database Wizard or Manage My Databases, then connect your app with the correct details.
Create a staging site and push changes live with Softaculous
Make a private staging copy of your WordPress site with Softaculous, test updates or redesigns safely, then push files and database changes back to the live site.
Create a subdomain in cPanel (blog, shop, staging)
Create subdomains such as blog.example.com or staging.example.com in cPanel, choose the document root, get SSL, and point a subdomain to an external server.
Create a WordPress staging site in cPanel
Build a private WordPress staging copy on a subdomain in cPanel, keep it out of Google, test changes safely and push them back to the live site.
Create and manage email accounts in cPanel
Create mailboxes in cPanel, set quotas, reset passwords, open Webmail and find the IMAP and SMTP settings your mail apps need.
Create and manage FTP accounts in cPanel
Create extra FTP accounts in cPanel, limit each one to a folder and quota, change passwords, and find the correct FTP server, username and port.
Create and manage mailing lists in cPanel (Mailman)
Create a Mailman mailing list in cPanel, add members, choose announcement or discussion mode, moderate posts and understand sending limits.
Create cPanel API tokens to automate your hosting account
Create, restrict and revoke cPanel API tokens in Manage API Tokens, then call the UAPI from scripts to automate email, DNS or backup tasks without sharing your password.
Create custom 404, 403 and 500 error pages in cPanel
Replace the plain server error pages with branded 404, 403, 500 and other pages using cPanel Error Pages, server-side tags, or ErrorDocument rules in .htaccess.
Create email autoresponders in cPanel
Set up out-of-office and auto-reply messages in cPanel, schedule start and stop times, use the interval setting to prevent reply loops and test from another account.
Create email filters in cPanel (per account and global filters)
Use cPanel Email Filters and Global Email Filters to sort, forward, discard or bounce messages by subject, sender or spam score, and test each rule before saving.
Create product groups and hosting products in WHMCS
Create a product group and a shared or reseller hosting product in WHMCS, set pricing and billing cycles, link it to a cPanel/WHM package and show it in the order form.
Deploy a Django or Flask app on cPanel with Setup Python App
Run a Django or Flask project on cPanel hosting with Setup Python App: create the app, install requirements in the virtualenv, configure passenger_wsgi.py, static files and the database.
Deploy a Laravel app on cPanel hosting
Host a Laravel application on cPanel: upload or clone the code, point the domain to the public folder, run Composer, set .env, migrate the database and schedule tasks.
Deploy a Next.js app on cPanel hosting with Setup Node.js App
Run a server-rendered Next.js site on MdmHost cPanel hosting: build it, upload it, create the app in Setup Node.js App with a custom server file and restart.
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