Web Hosting Control Panel:
A control panel is a widely used tool for managing your hosting account. It allows you to handle your domain names, install applications, set up and oversee email accounts, upload website files, and much more.
The following are popular web hosting control panels:
hPanel
hPanel is a custom control panel designed by Hostinger and is only available for theirs users.
Plesk
Plesk is an intuitive and feature-rich control panel. Some of its key features that enhance server management tasks include:
Task Automation: Enables users to schedule task execution for more efficient server management. This includes creating custom tasks like executing commands or running PHP scripts.
Restricted Access Mode: Provides detailed control over control panel access permissions, helping to prevent unauthorized modifications to your servers.
Advanced Monitoring Service: Allows users to monitor system resource consumption per domain, aiding in the identification of potential performance issues.
Repair Kit: Helps users diagnose and automatically repair potential server issues.
SSL It!: Facilitates the purchase and configuration of new SSL certificates from various providers directly through the Plesk dashboard.
- cPanel
cPanel offers a wide range of features, all conveniently located on a single page, so you don't need to navigate through multiple menus. Each feature includes a short description indicating its function. Its the most popular control panel out there. You can get cPanel hosting from almost every hosting provider.
- DirectAdmin
DirectAdmin is the new beast in town and replacing CPanel due to its effective cost. Since CPanel charges per panel account whereas DirectAdmin charges per server so you can have unlimited accounts and pay just the one service license fee.
- Webmin
This web panel is compatible with all Unix systems, including but not limited to BSD, Linux, and Solaris. Additionally, it is partially available for Windows OS. While you can install Webmin on Windows, not all functions will be available.