Websites using cPanel

✨ Facts about cPanel

1. cPanel is a web hosting control panel: cPanel is a widely used software that provides a graphical interface and automation tools for managing websites and web hosting accounts. It simplifies the process of creating and managing websites, email accounts, databases, and domains, making it convenient for users with little technical knowledge.

2. Created in 1997: cPanel was initially released in 1997 by John Nick Koston, a computer programmer and entrepreneur. Its continuous development and improvements over the years have made it an industry standard for web hosting providers.

3. Compatible with Linux operating systems: cPanel is designed to run on Linux-based operating systems, specifically CentOS, Red Hat Linux, and CloudLinux. It is not compatible with Windows operating systems, although there is a Windows alternative called Plesk control panel.

4. cPanel and WHM: cPanel works in conjunction with Web Host Manager (WHM), a separate software that provides administrative access to the back end of cPanel. While cPanel focuses on managing individual hosting accounts, WHM is used by web hosting providers to create and manage multiple cPanel accounts and configure server settings.

5. Wide range of features: cPanel offers numerous features to help manage websites, including file management, email account creation, domain and subdomain management, one-click installations of web applications, backup tools, visitor statistics, and database management. It also supports various programming languages, such as PHP, Perl, Python, and Ruby on Rails.