This article covers how to access cPanel in WordPress Hosting. As cPanel is one of the most valued web hosting control panels available, it lets you manage your website, emails, files, and databases easily. If you’re using WordPress hosting with Domains.co.za, you can still access cPanel to manage advanced settings beyond the WordPress dashboard.
This guide explains how to quickly access cPanel for your WordPress hosting account.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Access cPanel in WordPress Hosting
This article assumes that you have already logged into your Domains.co.za Account
1. Navigate to Manage Services
2. Click WordPress Hosting and Manage next to your WordPress Hosting plan.
How to Access Your cPanel
3. Look for the Control Panel login option on the management page.
4. Click Login next to cPanel. This will redirect you directly to your cPanel dashboard without needing a separate username or password.
5. Once logged in, you can manage your website files, databases, email accounts, SSL certificates, and more using cPanel’s tools.
Additional Information
Why Access cPanel in WordPress Hosting?
Accessing cPanel alongside WordPress hosting lets you perform advanced tasks such as manually installing plugins, managing backups, editing configuration files, or setting up email accounts associated with your domain.
Access cPanel General Information
- Not all WordPress hosting plans include cPanel access. Ensure you check your hosting plan features when purchasing or upgrading so you have full control.
- Using cPanel does not affect your WordPress site’s functionality; it provides more flexibility for developers or site admins who prefer direct server management.
- For security, Domains.co.za uses a single sign-on process to make cPanel access seamless, so you don’t have to remember separate credentials.
- If you face any issues accessing cPanel, clear your browser cache or contact Domains.co.za support for assistance.
- Ensure you keep your WordPress and plugins updated when using cPanel to avoid security vulnerabilities.
- cPanel includes many handy features like File Manager, phpMyAdmin, and Email Accounts, which complement WordPress’s user-friendly backend.
- When managing files via cPanel’s File Manager, be careful when editing core WordPress files – incorrect changes can cause your site to break.
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za Login website page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the “Sign In” button.
3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
Login to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard
4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using Web Hosting.
5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.
6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.
7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.
8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be displayed.
