{"id":2191,"date":"2026-08-10T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigatech.nl\/?p=2191"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:47:45","slug":"cpanel-beginners-domains-email-files-databases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigatech.nl\/en\/cpanel-beginners-domains-email-files-databases\/","title":{"rendered":"cPanel for Beginners: Domains, Email, Files and Databases"},"content":{"rendered":"

cPanel brings domains, email, files, databases, security and statistics together in one hosting control panel. It makes daily administration accessible, but it is also powerful: an incorrect DNS, file or database action can have immediate consequences. This guide introduces the important areas and their safe use.<\/p>\n

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Domains and DNS<\/h2>\n

Domains manages connected domains, subdomains and redirects. Zone Editor contains A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT records. Change only the active authoritative zone and record the old value. See our guide to DNS and nameservers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Email accounts and delivery<\/h2>\n

Create mailboxes with unique strong passwords, choose quotas deliberately and use forwarders only when needed. Email Deliverability checks SPF and DKIM. Filters can move or reject mail, so test them. For spoofing and DMARC, read our email authentication guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Files and SFTP<\/h2>\n

File Manager is useful for focused tasks. Make a copy before editing and remember hidden files such as .htaccess. For regular administration, use SFTP with a restricted account. Never make files globally writable as a quick fix.<\/p>\n

Databases<\/h2>\n

Create separate databases and users and grant only necessary privileges. phpMyAdmin is powerful; imports, replacements and DELETE operations may be difficult to reverse. Create a database backup first and verify the character set and table prefix.<\/p>\n

Backups and recovery<\/h2>\n

Download a complete account backup when appropriate and keep copies outside the server. Understand what your plan stores automatically. A backup becomes trustworthy only after its recovery process has been tested.<\/p>\n

Security and software<\/h2>\n

Use SSL\/TLS Status, multi-factor authentication and available security controls. Select a supported PHP version and test compatibility on staging first. Remove unused accounts, keys and applications.<\/p>\n

Monthly cPanel review<\/h2>\n