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cPanel introduced account-based pricing in June 2019. This changed cPanel’s pricing and licensing structure from allowing unlimited cPanel accounts to a usage-based model. The new Read More >

MX records (short for mail exchanger records) are DNS (Domain Name System) resources that specify a server that will be handling your email for your Read More >

In this article I’ll show you how to install a Perl module on your cPanel account, which can extend the capabilities of your Perl scripts. Read More >

In order to provide additional information about upcoming cPanel pricing changes, InMotion Hosting has provided a detailed listing of Frequently Asked Questions. Why do I Read More >

In this tutorial, we will show you how to change file permissions in cPanel. Each file and directory (folder) in your account has permissions that Read More >

At one point or another, you may wish to remove a DNS zone from your server configuration. This is not as easy as going through Read More >

When you set up a web hosting account using cPanel, one domain must be the primary domain. Your primary domain will always go in a Read More >

Announcement cPanel license and pricing structure change. Please see pricing guide for complete details. Who is affected? Reseller, VPS, and dedicated hosting customers who host Read More >

In this article I’ll quickly touch on why intensive cron jobs or scheduled tasks can cause problems on your account by leading to excessive resource Read More >

A fairly common question for scheduled tasks that run in the background is, “Are they running?” These tasks, commonly known as cron jobs, are tasks Read More >

Fantastico, a feature in cPanel that helps you easily install programs to your account, is no longer available. As of September 17th, 2012, Fantastico has Read More >

DNS —short for “Domain Name System”— includes the settings that enable your website and email to be found on the internet. When you are working Read More >

In this article, we will learn how to install Laravel, the popular PHP framework. In order for Laravel to work properly, you must make sure Read More >

In this guide we will show you how to install TomatoCart using the Softaculous installer. TomatoCart is an open-source Shopping cart system that is designed Read More >

Note: Open Classifieds software is no longer supported or available in Softaculous. As an alternative, you may want to consider using WordPress with a 3rd Read More >

Softaculous is an installation program available to you when you sign up for the InMotion Hosting web hosting service. It allows you to save a Read More >

Keeping your software up to date is very important. New versions are released on a regular basis, and these updates often contain bug fixes and Read More >

With the release of the new Paper Lantern theme for cPanel, the help videos are no longer available. If you are using the x3 theme Read More >

Fantastico, a feature in cPanel that helps you easily install programs to your account, is no longer available. As of September 17th, 2012, Fantastico has Read More >

This article pertains to WHM, a feature only available to VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, and Reseller Hosting users. Shared Hosting users do not have WHM Read More >

When creating and managing cPanel accounts within WHM, you can decide whether to allow them shell access or not. How to allow shell access when Read More >

Many users are familiar with Microsoft Exchange Servers and are very comfortable with using all the features they provide. Exchange servers have many features, but Read More >

Website character encoding can be a huge issue if you are not using standard characters on your website. For example, if you open a file Read More >

In this article we’ll explain the process of manually updating your Awstats reports with the most current data. Sometimes a server can get behind on Read More >

When receiving emails on the server, there may be a need for filtering specific email addresses that are coming into the server. Emails can be Read More >

In this article we’ll discuss the built-in guestbook.cgi script that is available from cPanel, and how to disable it in case it is causing your Read More >

In this article we’ll discuss how to disable the cPanel /scgi-bin directory, so that if your website failed a PCI scan due to this being found Read More >

In this article we’ll go over the basic process you would need to take if you have a single cPanel account, and you’d like to Read More >

In this article we’ll go over the basic process of taking multiple cPanel accounts, and merging them into one account. You can only have multiple Read More >

In this article, we’ll discuss how you can install and configure the ClamAV plugin for cPanel. ClamAV is a popular open-source anti-virus scanner and with Read More >

In this article we’ll discuss an advanced method for taking a single cPanel account, and splitting it into multiple cPanel accounts. Multiple cPanel accounts are Read More >

In this article we’ll discuss an advanced method for taking multiple cPanel accounts, and merging them down into one cPanel account. You can only have Read More >

Update: 12/6/2012 12:35PM EST – At this time all of our shared servers and dedicated servers have successfully had the latest cPanel security updates applied Read More >

In this article I’ll quickly show you how to enable raw access log archiving for all cPanel accounts on your VPS (Virtual Private Server) or Read More >

Navigation: View archived logs Parse IPs Parse User-Agents Parse URLs Parse referrers In this article I’m going to teach you how to parse archived raw Read More >

One of the venerable programs for working with webpages using Microsoft software is the program named FrontPage. The program lets you publish using HTTP or Read More >

You have the option of modifying the look of your customers’ cPanels along with the webmail interface. You can add your logo or a custom Read More >

As a reseller you may want to inform your customer of an upcoming event, or post information about a software update, etc. You can create Read More >

As a reseller, you have the ability to create a demo cPanel, so your customers (or potential customers) can access and experience what an account Read More >

A fairly common request we see is how to change the cPanel username for an account. This is not allowed on a shared server and Read More >

In cPanel, you can access your website’s raw access logs to see the traffic to your website before it is turned into a report by Read More >

Issue: cPanel 56 upgrade Status: cPanel 56 upgrades currently being deployed Who is impacted? VPS and Dedicated Hosting customers who have NOT turned off Automatic Read More >

Before we tackle the question of disabling the cPanel in a Dedicated Hosting Server, we need to explain the basic model of the web service Read More >

NOTE: Before you begin this process, be aware that restoring a cPanel completely erases any content on that cPanel that was there. Here you will Read More >

If your old host is not a cPanel host or the total account size is over 3GB, you cannot perform a cPanel backup move. Instead, Read More >

This guide will show you how to change your language preference in cPanel. When you first access your cPanel it will be in English, but Read More >

cPanel allows you to make DNS changes using the Zone Editor. One common DNS record that users need to add is an SRV record. Please Read More >

In cPanel you can manage your FTP, Email, and, if enabled, Web Disk users from a single location. You can add new users, link existing Read More >

If you have many users on your account using WordPress as their website solution, then you may want to consider using the cPanel WordPress Manager. Read More >

In This Tutorial: Enable cPanel DAV Daemon Open Ports in Firewall Testing The cPanel DAV Daemon enables a set of extensions that allow users to Read More >

The mail exchanger (MX) records are DNS entries that indicate where email is being processed. If you are using the default settings for both hosting Read More >

It can be frustrating filling in your email settings every time you want to set up a new email account. Using an email client like Read More >

As a reseller, you may have multiple clients hosted under your main (or parent) account on a VPS or reseller server. If your client requests Read More >

There are many image file formats that exist; among the most popular are: .GIF (Graphics Interchange Format), .PNG (Portable Network Graphics), .JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Read More >

In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a thumbnail image using the Thumbnailer tool included in cPanel. This is an easy way to Read More >

Well done on arriving here! By reading this article you’re learning how you can protect your information while enjoying the connectivity of the Web. Below, Read More >

Do all of your Git stuff right from within your hosting account? Yes. With cPanel you can now host a private or public repository without Read More >

In this article: How to Enable Demo Mode in WHM Other Reseller Resources Note that cPanel creation is no longer unlimited. For more information, please Read More >

WHM (Web Host Manager) makes it easy to add basic branding customization to your customers’ cPanel and Webmail. Formally titled the Branding section in WHM, Read More >

As many developers may not be aware, our cPanel hosting accounts support a wide variety of software development platforms beyond the classic PHP and MySQL Read More >

This process is no longer supported in the current version of cPanel. However, you can setup a Ruby app and add modules as needed with Read More >

Understanding the Temporary URL Using the New Temporary URL Looking for a budget-minded, secure hosting service? Check out InMotion Hosting’s Business Hosting solutions! Understanding the Read More >

It’s inevitable that you will have to edit HTML code for your website. Maybe you need to update the path for an image or change Read More >

Fantastico, a feature in cPanel that helps you easily install software to your account, is no longer available. As of September 17th, 2012, Fantastico has Read More >

There are many ways to monitor MySQL performance. Your hosting plan and access levels are the main determining factors in how you’re able to view Read More >

Many email applications currently support Gravatar for showing images alongside sender email addresses. It’s been around for a long time, and it’s integrated with some Read More >

When setting up a new CentOS 7 server, you may find yourself looking for control panel software that will allow you to manage your websites Read More >

If you have a Reseller, VPS, or Dedicated Server plan, the method described below allows you to merge cPanel accounts. While we are glad to Read More >

After enabling BoxTrapper you may want to configure your BoxTrapper settings. This includes adding forwarding addresses, enabling automatic whitelisting, and setting how long to keep Read More >

As we continue our series on BoxTrapper, we will now show you how to edit your BoxTrapper Confirmation Messages in cPanel. This allows you to Read More >

A Resource Profile report can be very useful because it provides the statistics for your website’s resource consumption within the last twenty-four (24) hours. If Read More >

As we continue our series on the BoxTrapper tool, we will show you how to edit the Forward List in BoxTrapper. Addresses added to the Read More >

Most business-class hosting servers now come equipped with a PEAR installer via cPanel to allow you to install custom PEAR modules. If you are on Read More >

Proper structure is important when building a website. Including an index page in each folder is one of the basic steps to both design and Read More >

Do you want to free up space on your server? There may be files stored in your File Manager Trash that you no longer need. Read More >

Creating a network drive allows you to connect to your hosting account and manage your files similar to how you manage local files and folders Read More >

What is webdav? Webdav is a protocol that is used for easily accessing your files on the web from your desktop. It allows you to Read More >

In this article we’ll go over viewing your website’s statistical report available from Webalizer in cPanel. Webalizer can provide you with a quick general overview Read More >

In this article we’ll go over viewing your website’s statistical report available from Logaholic in cPanel. Logaholic can provide you with a quick general overview Read More >

When creating a website, occasionally there will be a need to hotlink to a file on the server. Hotlinking (or direct linking) is when a Read More >

When managing a new website, your webserver may save old data that you don’t want to show in your AWStats statistics. These stats can be Read More >

Node.js is a popular, event-driven JavaScript runtime you can use to build robust web applications. If you are already familiar with creating Node.js apps, you Read More >

Deciding on taking up a programming language comes with many different considerations. Languages have many differences beyond just their syntax. Languages can be compiled or Read More >

Installing, using, or developing Ruby applications can vary from system to system. Different workstations might have different versions of Ruby installed. This can be a Read More >

cPanel is your hosting account’s control panel. It allows you to manage your website files and applications that are associated with your hosting service. You Read More >

Why cPanel? cPanel is a web hosting control panel designed for ease of use. It is the most popular tool of its type in the Read More >

When you subscribe to a web hosting account you will need a way to interact with the server so that you can use it for Read More >

cPanel is a great tool for managing your websites, but only if you can actually access it! This tutorial discusses the multiple ways to login Read More >

If you’ve forgotten your cPanel password, you can reset it using your Account Management Panel (AMP). You can also Reset a cPanel password in WHM Read More >

In this tutorial, we will show you how to find your server name in cPanel. The server name is for the actual server that hosts Read More >

In this article, we will cover the basic steps involved in updating your cPanel contact information. cPanel only requires that you use an email address Read More >

Everyone wants their account to be as secure as possible, even with using a random strong password your account can still be hacked. Two Factor Read More >

In This Tutorial: Configure 2FA Use 2FA Remove 2FA With InMotion Hosting’s Business Class and Reseller Hosting, Two-Factor Authentication, or 2FA, is enabled by default. Read More >

In order to disable Two-Factor Authentication for a child cPanel account (owned by a reseller cPanel account), you will need to log into WHM and Read More >

When attempting to perform your own cPanel transfer, you may find yourself wondering how to restore the file using SSH commands. The good news is Read More >

Understanding How DNS Works Domain Name System (DNS) records are used to provide specific, important details for your domain. The simplest way to understand how Read More >

In this tutorial, we show you how to setup DMARC records in cPanel to specify how mail servers should handle messages from your domain that Read More >

In this tutorial: How MX Records Work View Current MX Records InMotion MX Records Obtain Third Party Records Change MX records How Do MX Records Read More >

Your cPanel account has the ability to allow you to access, view, modify, add, and delete files from your account effortlessly, using the File Manager. Read More >

In this tutorial, we will show you how to copy a file in the cPanel File Manger. When you are building a website, there may Read More >

In this tutorial: Compress Files Uncompress Files Your File Manager allows you to both compress (zip) and uncompress (unzip) files. How to Compress Files Go Read More >

There are many programs to install on your hosting account to help create or add to your website. These programs have many files and folders Read More >

The cPanel File Manager makes it easy to upload a file to your account. Sometimes this is necessary, for example, when trying to verify ownership Read More >

In this tutorial: Create FTP Account Delete FTP Account Every account can use the cPanel (Control Panel) username and password for FTP, but additional FTP Read More >

Did you know cPanel lists useful information about your account Statistics directly on the main page? Details about your CPU and memory usage, MySQL Databases, Read More >

Want to know what is taking up space on your server? Luckily, your cPanel includes a tool for easily reviewing disk usage. In this tutorial, Read More >

If you need to find out how much space you’re using with your hosting account, the best tool to use is the Disk Usage tool Read More >

Often you’ll find that various server admin tasks can be automated or completed faster when compiled into a series of command line instructions. Now, cPanel Read More >

As we continue our BoxTrapper series, we will now show you how to enable BoxTrapper in cPanel. This allows you to utilize the BoxTrapper tool Read More >

The cPanel in your WordPress-optimized server uses Nginx as a powerful caching proxy in front of Apache. This means your visitors will enjoy quick page Read More >

In this tutorial: Change from Basic to Retro Change from Retro to Basic In this tutorial, we will show you how to change your cPanel Read More >

Since you have successfully logged in to cPanel, you will see the cPanel interface. This can be a bit overwhelming if you have never worked Read More >

Your cPanel allows you to customize the look and feel of the interface by collapsing or moving sections. But, you may want to restore cPanel Read More >

Topic: cPanel’s upgrade from x3 to Paper Lantern. Status: Updates will be completed no later than June 30, 2017. Updates will begin the first week Read More >

Due to cPanel phasing out the older x3 theme interface, we are encouraging users to change to the Paper Lantern theme. In this tutorial, we Read More >

A cron job is an automated background task scheduled to happen at a specific time. A few examples include checking for updates, backups, or sending Read More >

Hosting with cPanel uses a graphical interface to make web hosting super easy, but there are command line tools you could familiarize yourself with for Read More >

ModSecurity is server software for Apache that comes bundled with cPanel. ModSecurity helps protect your site from brute force attacks and, by default, automatically runs on Read More >

Pricing for hosting providers and consumers that use cPanel, and WebHost Manager (WHM), changed in a significant way after cPanel introduced a new licensing structure. Read More >