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How to add an MX Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor?

A mail exchanger record (MX record) is a type of resource record in the Domain Name System that specifies a mail server responsible for accepting email messages. You can add an MX Record using the cPanel's Zone Editor option. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (e.g.,...

How to add A Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor?

A Record is a DNS record and is used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address. You can add A Record using the cPanel's Zone Editor option. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (eg., www.example.com/cPanel ) 2. In the Domains section, click on the Zone Editor icon....

How to Set the PHP Version per Folder?

Do you have a single domain or wish to use different PHP versions per folder? Do you have an installed PHP 5.x software in a folder/blog and want to use a PHP 7.x instead? If so, you can do this using cPanel and the .htaccess file. 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2....

How to Set the PHP Version per Domain, Using cPanel?

Do you have multiple domains, and you wish to set the PHP version per domain? For example, you have the domains Example1 and Example2, and you want to set PHP7 on Example2 domain and PHP 5.6 on Example1. You will need to do this from the cPanel. 1. Log into your...

How to change the PHP version on your domain using cPanel?

Some software requires an older version of PHP like 5.6 while others ask for PHP 7. If it happens, you need either of the versions. You can switch to it from cPanel.   1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Software section, click on the MultiPHP Manager...

How to Update a Cronjob E-mail Address?

If you want to receive a cronjob error or notification, you can update your email address from the cPanel's Cronjob Page.1. Log into your cPanel account.2. In the Advanced section, click on Cron Jobs Icon. 3. Under Cron Email, you should enter your full email address...

How to Edit or Delete Cronjob via cPanel?

How to Edit Cronjob? 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Advanced section, click on Cron Jobs Icon. 3. Scroll down to the end of the page, and under Current Cron Jobs, locate your cronjob and click on the Edit button. 4. Make appropriate changes and then click...

How to create Cronjob via cPanel?

1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Advanced section, click on Cron Jobs Icon. 3. Under Add New Cron Job, click on the Common Settings dropdown menu and select an appropriate option such as Once Per Day or another suitable option. 4. Enter your cronjob PHP file...

How to check disk usage of directory and bandwidth usage?

If you are receiving a disk space usage warning and don't know which folder is using too much space from cPanel, this tutorial will be helpful. 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on the Disk Space Usage icon. 3. In the Disk Space Usage...

How to Edit .htaccess File via the cPanel Filemanager?

1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on File Manager Icon. 3. cPanel File Manager will be open, select the appropriate domain name or folder location, and press the Go button. 4. Navigate to the directory where your .htaccess file is...

How to Edit file in the cPanel File Manager?

1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on File Manager Icon. 3. cPanel File Manager will be open, select the appropriate domain name or folder location, and press the Go button. 4. Navigate to the directory where your file is located. 5....

How to create a new folder or files in the cPanel File Manager?

1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on the File Manager Icon. 3. cPanel File Manager will be open, select the appropriate domain name or folder location, and press the Go button. 4. Click on the + Folder Icon. 5. In the New Folder Name...

How to upload files via the cPanel FileManager?

If you don't want to use a 3rd party FTP Software, you can use the cPanel's inbuilt File Manager. 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on the File Manager Icon. 3. cPanel File Manager will be open. 4. Navigate to the directory where you want...

How to Change the Language of your cPanel?

cPanel supports a lot of languages, and if you want to change your cPanel language to your native language, you should follow this tutorial. 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Preferences section, click on Change Language Icon. 3. From the cPanel Language...

Here are the steps to Change the cPanel Style/Theme

Switching over to another cPanel theme with a different style is easy, and there are two ways to do so. First method: Paper Lantern Theme. 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Preferences section, click on the Change Style Icon. 3. You will see a lot of themes...

How to Reset my cPanel Account Password?

If you can access your cPanel account, follow these steps to reset your password: 1. Log into your cPanel account. (e.g., www.example.com/cPanel ) 2. In the Preferences section, click on Password & Security Icon. 3. Enter your old password. 4. Enter your new...

How to generate a cPanel backup and sent it to FTP Server?

1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on Backup Icon. 3. Under Full Backup, Click on Download a Full Website Backup button. 4. From the Dropdown menu, Select the Backup destination to Remote FTP Server. In the Email field, Enter your email...

How to Restore cPanel Backup?

1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on Backup Wizard Icon. 3. Under Backup/Restore text, click on the Restore button. 4. Under Select Restore Type, choose the appropriate option. 5. Click on Browse, select your backup file from your PC, and...