What all does cPanel do?

cPanel: "cPanel is a Unix based web hosting control panel that provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site. cPanel utilizes a 3 tier structure that provides capabilities for administrators, resellers, and end-user website owners to control the various aspects of website and server administration through a standard web browser.

In addition to the GUI, cPanel also has command line and API-based access that allows third party software vendors, web hosting organizations, and developers to automate standard system administration processes."

cPanel Demo : http://cpanel.net/demo/

cPanel User Guide : http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumenta...

Ron

Not all Cpanels are the same, so whether you can do all the things you want will depend on exactly what is included in your Cpanel.

I have an 'unlimited' hosting package from WebHostingPad - I can add on domains/subdomains and set up CMS (Wordpress etc) at the click of a couple of buttons, also configure multiple FTP accounts and multiple emails (including having a web based login for individual accounts).

This type of account works fine if you want to set up sites and emails for friends, but because you could theoretically access all their emails, I would opt for a proper 'reseller' account if this was what you were planning to do on a more professional basis.

I have seen other Cpanel accounts which do not have as many options, so not all Cpanels are the same. For instance, my Cpanel allows me to set up CRON jobs (so that I can auto-backup my site files), the Cpanel we used to have at work did not...

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It is website management or administration.