Getting to know cPanel: what the main tools do
cPanel is the control panel for your hosting. The tools you will use most:Email Accounts: create...
How to change your PHP version
Log in to cPanel and open MultiPHP Manager under Software.Tick your domain and choose a PHP...
How to check your disk space and bandwidth
In cPanel, the right-hand panel on the home page shows your disk usage and bandwidth. For detail,...
How to connect to your hosting with FTP
FTP lets you transfer files with a program such as FileZilla.In cPanel, open FTP Accounts and...
How to create a MySQL database and user
In cPanel, open MySQL Database Wizard.Enter a database name and click Next Step.Create a database...
How to create a subdomain
A subdomain looks like blog.yourdomain.co.za and can hold a separate website.In cPanel open...
How to download a backup of your website
It is wise to keep your own copy of your website and email. Do this before big changes.Log in to...
How to password-protect a folder
In cPanel open Directory Privacy under Files.Choose the folder, then tick Password protect this...
How to see website errors in cPanel
When a page shows a 500 error or a blank screen, the error log usually says why.In cPanel open...
How to set up a redirect
In cPanel open Redirects under Domains.Choose Permanent (301) if the move is permanent.Select the...
How to upload files with File Manager
Log in to cPanel and open File Manager.Open the public_html folder. This is the folder your main...
My browser says my website is not secure
This warning means the site is being loaded without a valid security certificate (SSL).Make sure...
