In short: You open cPanel from the client area without a password: Services → My Services → your hosting → “Log in to cPanel”. The same page has “Change Password” for the cPanel password, and “Log in to Webmail” for your email.
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cPanel is your website control panel: files, email, databases, backups and subdomains. The easiest way in is from the client area, which logs you in directly with no username or password.
Logging in to cPanel #
- Log in to the client area with your email and password, or with the Google account linked to it.
- Open Services → My Services and click your hosting plan.
- In the Actions box click Log in to cPanel.
The same page shows your account Hostname, sometimes needed to set up email or upload files.
Changing the cPanel password #
- On the hosting page click Change Password.
- Enter and confirm the new password, then click Save Changes.
Strong password: avoid your phone number or name; use upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. cPanel controls your whole site and you are responsible for your account, so never share its password; use User Management if someone else needs access.
Main cPanel tools #
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
| Email Accounts | Create mailboxes and change passwords. See webmail and email passwords. |
| File Manager | Upload and edit website files. |
| Backup | Download a copy of your site, email and databases. |
| Subdomains and Addon Domains | Add blog.yourdomain.com or another domain to the same hosting. |
| Zone Editor | Edit DNS records for a domain on this hosting. See DNS records. |
| phpMyAdmin | Manage databases. |
FAQ #
Can I open cPanel directly? #
Yes, at https://yourdomain.com:2083 with the username and password from your welcome email, found in Email History.
The login button does not work? #
If the service is “Suspended”, pay the overdue invoice first. Otherwise open a ticket in Hosting Support.
Does it change mailbox passwords? #
No. Each mailbox has its own password.
I need a bigger plan. #
See upgrading your plan.
