Connect to an FTP Account Using FileZilla
You can connect to your FTP account using FileZilla or another FTP client.Open FileZilla.Enter your FTP host, username, and password. If your hosting account allo...
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How to Install FileZilla on Windows
Follow these steps to install the FileZilla FTP client on Windows.Download the FileZilla Client installer for Windows.Double-click the installer to run it. If a s...
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How to Include or Exclude a Domain from AutoSSL in cPanel
Newly created domains may take a few hours to receive an AutoSSL certificate. If a certificate has not been installed after 24 hours, check the AutoSSL log under ...
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Run AutoSSL on Your Domains in cPanel
When you add a domain, allow time for AutoSSL to issue and install its certificate. If a certificate has not appeared after 24 hours, check the AutoSSL log in cPa...
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How to Remove a CSR from cPanel
If you no longer need a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) stored on your server, you can delete it from cPanel. Keep a copy on your computer first if you may need...
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How to Generate a CSR in cPanel
A certificate signing request (CSR) is needed when you request an SSL certificate from a certificate provider. You can also generate one for a self-signed certifi...
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How to Change Your cPanel Theme
You can change the appearance of cPanel from the Change Style page. In the Retro X3 interface, you may also be able to switch themes directly from the sidebar. Ch...
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How to Reset Your cPanel Account Password
If you can access your cPanel account, follow these steps to change its password: Log in to cPanel, for example at example.com/cpanel. In the Preferences section,...
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How to Change Your WordPress Password While Logged In
If you are logged in to your WordPress admin account, you can change your password from your profile.Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.Hover over Users in ...
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How to Create an Additional Web Disk Account in cPanel
An additional Web Disk account lets you access a specific directory without using your main cPanel login.Log in to cPanel (for example, at www.example.com/cpanel)...
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How to Add an MX Record in cPanel
An MX (mail exchanger) record identifies the mail server that receives email for a domain. To add one in cPanel:Log in to cPanel.In the Domains section, open Zone...
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How to Add a CNAME Record in cPanel
A CNAME record points an alias, such as www, to a canonical domain name. Log in to cPanel. In the Domains section, open Zone Editor. Find the domain you want to e...
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