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This tutorial will teach you how to change your cPanel password. Remember, if you are using a public computer, ALWAYS Logout of cPanel before closing due to security reasons. You can now exit cPanel by closing your browser, or by using the Logout button in the upper right corner. You now know how to change the style of your cPanel to your own personal style. You can change it at any time, and as many times as you wish. Click the HOME button in the upper left corner, and return to your newly styled cPanel home page.
That will take you to a verification screen, which will confirm your change. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the button marked Change Style. Select the one you like, and click the radio button. Included are the current default version, and about 10 other choices. This takes you to a page of your choices of looks for your cPanel. NOTE: Changing the style of the cPanel does not change the way it works. On the main page of your cPanel, go to the Preferences section. If you are having trouble doing that, please see the tutorial named "How to Login to cPanel". This tutorial will assume that you are logged into your cPanel. cPanel comes in a variety of styles and designs with different layouts and colors in all. This tutorial will teach how to change your cPanel style. To learn more, you can return to the cPanel Documentation link at the bottom of the cPanel main page. You should now be more familiar with cPanel and some of its features. For example, if you would like to have the window titled Mail on the top, you can move it by simply dragging and dropping the window where you want it. Something new in this version of cPanel is that you can rearrange the windows to suit your needs. It is always available from the home page of your cPanel.
This manual contains information about all the features of cPanel, and has sections on everything from common questions to something from every section in cPanel. Documentation is the link to a comprehensive cPanel Manual where you can learn all there is to know about cPanel. At the very bottom of the page is a link called Documentation. These icons allow you to do specific tasks within cPanel like checking your webmail, setting up databases, setting up email addresses and auto-responders. The right side includes icons grouped into specific boxes.
Now let's look at the right side of the cPanel screen. Green lights mean the server is performing properly.Ĭlick the Go Back link to exit. Click on this link and it will take you to a page that will show you how the server you are on is performing. Scrolling down further, you will find information about the operating system, php version, the MySQL version and more. It will give your bandwidth usage, show your home directory, and so much more. Scroll down, and on the left you can see important information about the account.įor example, it will show you how many email account you have, and how many you are allowed with your hosting account. If you have more than one account, this list will show you which account you are currently controlling with cPanel, and you can switch accounts here. You will find this list on top of the right column. From here you can easily change how your cPanel looks by changing the theme, but it does not change the way it works. You can go to the top of the left column, and check out the Switch Theme pull-down list. It is very important that you keep that information up-to-date so that you can receive any important email from your hosting company.
One of the first things you should do is go to Preferences, and click on Update Contact Info. Making sure that your cPanel works at its best and set up just as you want it.
Let's learn about cPanel, and how to navigate it"s many pages and functions.