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cPanel is a web hosting control panel software developed by [https://cpanel.net/ cPanel, LLC]. It provides a graphical interface (GUI) and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site to the website owner or the "end user". It enables administration through a standard web browser using a three-tier structure. While cPanel is limited to managing a single hosting account, cPanel & WHM allows the administration of the entire server.
<big>cPanel is a web hosting control panel software developed by [https://cpanel.net/ cPanel, LLC]. It provides a graphical interface (GUI) and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site to the website owner or the "end user". It enables administration through a standard web browser using a three-tier structure. While cPanel is limited to managing a single hosting account, cPanel & WHM allows the administration of the entire server.</big>


In addition to the GUI, cPanel also has command line and API-based access that allows third-party software vendors, web hosting organizations, and developers to automate standard system administration processes. cPanel & WHM is designed to function either on a dedicated server or virtual private server.
<big>In addition to the GUI, cPanel also has command line and API-based access that allows third-party software vendors, web hosting organizations, and developers to automate standard system administration processes. cPanel & WHM is designed to function either on a dedicated server or virtual private server.</big>
 
= <big>Features of cPanel</big> =
 
=== <big>1. Domain Management</big> ===
 
* <big>'''Addon Domains''' → Host multiple websites on a single account.</big>
* <big>'''Subdomains''' → Create sub.websites (like blog.example.com).</big>
* <big>'''Aliases (Parked Domains)''' → Point multiple domain names to the same website.</big>
* <big>'''Redirects''' → Forward traffic from one URL to another.</big>
* <big>'''DNS Zone Editor''' → Manage DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).</big>
 
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=== <big>2. Email Management</big> ===
 
* <big>'''Email Accounts''' → Create professional emails (e.g., support@yourdomain.com).</big>
* <big>'''Webmail''' → Access emails from browser (Roundcube, Horde).</big>
* <big>'''Forwarders''' → Forward emails to another address.</big>
* <big>'''Autoresponders''' → Automatic replies (e.g., "Out of office").</big>
* <big>'''Spam Filters''' → Block junk/spam emails.</big>
* <big>'''Email Authentication''' → Configure DKIM, SPF, DMARC to protect against spoofing.</big>
 
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=== <big>3. File Management</big> ===
 
* <big>'''File Manager''' → Upload, delete, edit, move files without FTP.</big>
* <big>'''FTP Accounts''' → Transfer files via FTP clients (FileZilla, WinSCP).</big>
* <big>'''Backup Wizard''' → Download full/partial site backups.</big>
* <big>'''Disk Usage''' → Monitor storage usage.</big>
 
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=== <big>4. Database Management</big> ===
 
* <big>'''MySQL/MariaDB Databases''' → Create & manage databases.</big>
* <big>'''phpMyAdmin''' → Web-based GUI to edit databases.</big>
* <big>'''Remote MySQL''' → Allow external apps to connect to your database.</big>
 
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=== <big>5. Security Tools</big> ===
 
* <big>'''SSL/TLS Manager''' → Install SSL certificates (including free Let’s Encrypt).</big>
* <big>'''Password Protection''' → Protect folders with login credentials.</big>
* <big>'''Hotlink Protection''' → Prevent others from stealing your images/files.</big>
* <big>'''IP Blocker''' → Block specific IP addresses.</big>
* <big>'''Leech Protection''' → Prevent password sharing in secure areas.</big>
 
== <big>cPanel & WHM Version Releases</big> ==
{| class="wikitable"
!<big>Version</big>
!<big>Release Date</big>
!<big>End-of-Life / EOL Date</big>
!<big>Notes</big>
|-
|<big>110 (LTS)</big>
|<big>April 3, 2023</big>
|<big>January 1, 2026 (via ELS)</big>
|<big>Extended Lifecycle Support (CentOS/CL7) (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation)</big>
|-
|<big>118 (LTS)</big>
|<big>March 4, 2024</big>
|<big>October 2025</big>
|<big>LTS release with regular update support (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation)</big>
|-
|<big>120</big>
|<big>April 9, 2024</big>
|<big>August 2026 (approx.)</big>
|<big>Regular production release (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation)</big>
|-
|<big>122</big>
|<big>August 19, 2024</big>
|<big>— (not specified)</big>
|<big>Regular production release (Wikipedia)</big>
|-
|<big>124</big>
|<big>October 10, 2024</big>
|<big>—</big>
|<big>Introduced account type analytics, MariaDB 11.4, improved DMARC (Wikipedia, cPanel)</big>
|-
|<big>126 (LTS)</big>
|<big>January 21, 2025</big>
|<big>August 2026 (approx.)</big>
|<big>LTS release, introduced SEO interface, social media management, MySQL 8.4 (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation, cPanel)</big>
|-
|<big>128</big>
|<big>March 2025</big>
|<big>September 2026 (approx.)</big>
|<big>Updated zone editor, language preferences, API tweaks (cPanel & WHM Documentation, cPanel)</big>
|-
|<big>130</big>
|<big>June 2025 (release tier) / July 15, 2025 (current) / July 31, 2025 (RELEASE)</big>
|<big>December 2026 (approx.)</big>
|<big>New tweak settings, internal PHP upgrade, account preferences enhancements (cPanel, cPanel & WHM Documentation)</big>
|}

Revision as of 10:27, 23 August 2025

cPanel is a web hosting control panel software developed by cPanel, LLC. It provides a graphical interface (GUI) and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site to the website owner or the "end user". It enables administration through a standard web browser using a three-tier structure. While cPanel is limited to managing a single hosting account, cPanel & WHM allows the administration of the entire server.

In addition to the GUI, cPanel also has command line and API-based access that allows third-party software vendors, web hosting organizations, and developers to automate standard system administration processes. cPanel & WHM is designed to function either on a dedicated server or virtual private server.

Features of cPanel

1. Domain Management

  • Addon Domains → Host multiple websites on a single account.
  • Subdomains → Create sub.websites (like blog.example.com).
  • Aliases (Parked Domains) → Point multiple domain names to the same website.
  • Redirects → Forward traffic from one URL to another.
  • DNS Zone Editor → Manage DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).

2. Email Management

  • Email Accounts → Create professional emails (e.g., support@yourdomain.com).
  • Webmail → Access emails from browser (Roundcube, Horde).
  • Forwarders → Forward emails to another address.
  • Autoresponders → Automatic replies (e.g., "Out of office").
  • Spam Filters → Block junk/spam emails.
  • Email Authentication → Configure DKIM, SPF, DMARC to protect against spoofing.

3. File Management

  • File Manager → Upload, delete, edit, move files without FTP.
  • FTP Accounts → Transfer files via FTP clients (FileZilla, WinSCP).
  • Backup Wizard → Download full/partial site backups.
  • Disk Usage → Monitor storage usage.

4. Database Management

  • MySQL/MariaDB Databases → Create & manage databases.
  • phpMyAdmin → Web-based GUI to edit databases.
  • Remote MySQL → Allow external apps to connect to your database.

5. Security Tools

  • SSL/TLS Manager → Install SSL certificates (including free Let’s Encrypt).
  • Password Protection → Protect folders with login credentials.
  • Hotlink Protection → Prevent others from stealing your images/files.
  • IP Blocker → Block specific IP addresses.
  • Leech Protection → Prevent password sharing in secure areas.

cPanel & WHM Version Releases

Version Release Date End-of-Life / EOL Date Notes
110 (LTS) April 3, 2023 January 1, 2026 (via ELS) Extended Lifecycle Support (CentOS/CL7) (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation)
118 (LTS) March 4, 2024 October 2025 LTS release with regular update support (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation)
120 April 9, 2024 August 2026 (approx.) Regular production release (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation)
122 August 19, 2024 — (not specified) Regular production release (Wikipedia)
124 October 10, 2024 — Introduced account type analytics, MariaDB 11.4, improved DMARC (Wikipedia, cPanel)
126 (LTS) January 21, 2025 August 2026 (approx.) LTS release, introduced SEO interface, social media management, MySQL 8.4 (Wikipedia, cPanel & WHM Documentation, cPanel)
128 March 2025 September 2026 (approx.) Updated zone editor, language preferences, API tweaks (cPanel & WHM Documentation, cPanel)
130 June 2025 (release tier) / July 15, 2025 (current) / July 31, 2025 (RELEASE) December 2026 (approx.) New tweak settings, internal PHP upgrade, account preferences enhancements (cPanel, cPanel & WHM Documentation)
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