Getting Started with cPanel โ€” Complete Beginner's Guide

A full walkthrough of cPanel โ€” the control panel included with all ACBIZ GLOBAL shared and reseller hosting plans.

Accessing cPanel

Log into your client portal โ†’ Manage Hosting โ†’ Login to cPanel. Or visit yourdomain.com:2083 directly.

Key Sections to Know

  • File Manager โ€” upload and manage your website files. Your site lives in the public_html folder.
  • MySQL Databases โ€” create databases and users for WordPress or any CMS.
  • Email Accounts โ€” create professional mailboxes like info@yourdomain.com instantly.
  • SSL/TLS Status โ€” activate your free AutoSSL certificate with one click.
  • Backup Wizard โ€” generate and download full account backups.
  • Softaculous Apps Installer โ€” one-click installer for WordPress, Joomla, and 400+ other apps.
  • Zone Editor โ€” manage your DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT).
  • PHP Selector โ€” switch between PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 instantly.

Recommended First Steps After Login

  1. Run AutoSSL to activate your free SSL certificate (Security โ†’ SSL/TLS Status โ†’ Run AutoSSL)
  2. Create your first email account (Email โ†’ Email Accounts โ†’ Create)
  3. Install WordPress via Softaculous if needed
  4. Create a full backup (Files โ†’ Backup Wizard)
Tip: Bookmark your cPanel login URL. You can also access it at any time from your ACBIZ GLOBAL client portal under My Services.
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