cPanel Webhosting basics

We provide useful advice and setup guides related to cPanel web hosting and cPanel configurations. We help you with using and understanding the Rackhost.uk platform and the cPanel interface, as well as with completing the necessary tasks for ordering and managing cPanel web hosting.

  • The cPanel dashboard is your main control centre for managing your hosting account, giving you easy access to essential tools and settings. By default, the Tools page serves as your starting point, where you can efficiently oversee different areas of your hosting environment. The cPanel interface is...
  • MultiPHP Manager for cPanel
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    The MultiPHP Manager in cPanel provides a simple way to control the PHP configuration of your hosting account. With this tool, you can select the PHP version for each domain associated with your account. The system PHP version acts as the global default PHP version across all accounts on the server....
  • This tool provides an easy way to adjust PHP settings for your hosting account. Use the Select Location drop-down menu to specify the domain where the changes should take effect. If you want the settings to apply universally across all domains managed in your cPanel, choose Home Directory. After mak...
  • Passwords and Security in cPanel
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    In today’s digital age, protecting our data has become increasingly important. With the widespread use of the internet, phishing attacks and data breaches have become more common. These threats can also target content linked to your website or email accounts, so it’s crucial to take preventive measu...
  • SSL/TLS Status in cPanel
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    In this section, you can view, update, or renew the SSL certificates for domains added to your cPanel account. Additionally, you can check the details of the certificate activated for a specific domain. Important: The most common action on this page is selecting the top checkbox in the domain list,...
  • How To Create Email Accounts in cPanel
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    The cPanel interface makes it easy to manage your email accounts without having to log in directly to each one. This guide provides a quick overview of the key features available in cPanel for managing your email. To access the email management interface, click on the Email Accounts icon. Creating a...
  • Managing Email Accounts in cPanel
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    Overview You can manage your existing email accounts via the Email Accounts menu in the cPanel interface. Upon opening the menu, a table will display all currently active email accounts. You can search for specific addresses using the search box or apply filters such as All, Restricted, System Accou...
  • DNS Zone Editor in cPanel
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    The Zone Editor tool enables you to manage DNS records by adding, editing, or deleting them as needed. DNS, short for Domain Name System, is what translates domain names (such as example.uk) into IP addresses (like 192.0.0.1) that computers use to locate each other online. This system depends on zon...
  • Managing Redirects in cPanel
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    What Does the Redirects Tool Do? The Redirects tool allows you to direct visitors from one domain or page to a new URL, which can be particularly helpful for shortening URLs or rerouting traffic to an updated site.  Keep in mind that redirects cannot be modified directly; instead, you’ll need to del...
  • Adding and Managing Domains in cPanel
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    Domains menu This interface lets you manage all domains linked to your cPanel hosting account and add new ones as needed: List Domains – This interface will appear when you open the menu. You can manage your existing domains that are connected to your web hosting and add new ones within this table....
  • When buying a cPanel web hosting or any web hosting plan, instead of asking yourself “how can I create my own cPanel web hosting?“, your first question should be where, that is which web hosting provider are you going to choose. Selecting the right provider is the first crucial step, but...
  • After you have ordered and paid for your chosen cPanel web hosting plan, the system automatically activates the service, allowing you to start using it immediately. During the domain transfer or registration process, your cPanel web hosting will already be up and running. You can log into the cPanel...
  • Even with careful planning, it’s common to find that the cPanel web hosting plan you initially chose no longer meets your needs. This often happens as your website grows or your requirements change over time. If you find that you need more resources, upgrading to a larger web hosting plan is easy. Y...
  • Based on the feedback and needs of our customers, we’ve worked hard to design web hosting plans that cater to a wide range of requirements. Whether you’re looking for a solution for a simple personal website, a high-traffic site, or a business platform, we have something to fit every nee...