{"id":5544,"date":"2024-07-05T18:28:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T18:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/?p=5544"},"modified":"2024-07-05T18:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T18:28:36","slug":"why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is cPanel the Most Popular Web Hosting Control Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/12\/cPanel-and-WHM.jpg\" alt=\"cPanel and WHM\" class=\"wp-image-357\" style=\"width:423px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I consistently read threads on web hosting forums where members there rail on cPanel pricing, querying how other control panels compare. However, the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/#cPanel_is_consistently_chosen_by_clients_over_other_control_panels_for_several_reasons\" >cPanel is consistently chosen by clients over other control panels for several reasons:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/#cPanels_primary_competitors_in_the_web_hosting_control_panel_market_include\" >cPanel&#8217;s primary competitors in the web hosting control panel market include:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/#The_minimum_requirements_to_install_and_run_cPanelWHM_are_as_follows\" >The minimum requirements to install and run cPanel\/WHM are as follows:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/#BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\" >BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/#VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\" >VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/#DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\" >DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/why-is-cpanel-the-most-popular-web-hosting-control-panel\/#ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\" >ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cPanel_is_consistently_chosen_by_clients_over_other_control_panels_for_several_reasons\"><\/span><strong>cPanel is consistently chosen by clients over other control panels for several reasons:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; User-Friendly Interface: cPanel offers a graphical interface that simplifies the management of websites, especially on Linux-based servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Features: cPanel provides a wide range of features, including email, file, and database management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Support: It has a strong support system and a large community for troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Security: cPanel includes security features like automatic updates and easy SSL certificate installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Global Reach: It supports multiple languages, which is beneficial for users worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Customization: Users can personalize their dashboard with dynamic themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cPanels_primary_competitors_in_the_web_hosting_control_panel_market_include\"><\/span><strong>cPanel&#8217;s primary competitors in the web hosting control panel market include:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; DirectAdmin: Known for being a lightweight and cost-effective alternative with a focus on essential hosting management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Plesk: cPanel&#8217;s main competitor, offering a similar range of features and the ability to run on Windows servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Virtualmin: An open-source option that provides many advanced features and a clear system-health dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Froxlor: Developed to meet the needs of server administrators, it&#8217;s stylish and easy to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Ajenti: A straightforward, open-source solution for smaller projects with an active developer community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These alternatives offer different advantages in terms of pricing, features, and user interface. They are chosen based on the specific needs of the users, such as the operating system compatibility, the scale of the hosting environment, and the level of support required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_minimum_requirements_to_install_and_run_cPanelWHM_are_as_follows\"><\/span><strong>The minimum requirements to install and run cPanel\/WHM are as follows:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Operating System: A clean, fresh minimal installation of a supported Linux OS like &nbsp;AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, or RHEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; RAM: At least 1 GB of RAM, although 2 GB or more is recommended for better performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Disk Space: A minimum of 20 GB of free disk space, with 40 GB recommended to ensure sufficient space for files and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Processor: A processor with a speed of at least 1.1 GHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Hostname: A standard hostname (FQDN or Fully Qualified Domain Name).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Networking: A static IPv4 address; IPv6 is supported but you must have at least one IPv4 address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Perl: The Perl scripting language must be installed on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; License: A valid cPanel license is required. If this is a new installation, you can activate a free 15-day trial license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before proceeding with the installation, it&#8217;s also important to ensure that your firewall is configured correctly or disabled during the installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/image.png 400w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/image-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\"><\/span>BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve been in the web hosting industry for over a decade, helping hundreds of clients succeed in what they do best and that\u2019s running their business. We specialize in Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and dedicated servers, with data centers in Los Angeles, Denver &amp; Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\"><\/span>VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/ssd-vps-server\/\">Virtual Private Servers<\/a>&nbsp;all feature high performance Xeon processors and SSD storage in a RAID10 configuration to optimize your server\u2019s performance, which dramatically enhances visitor experiences on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That speed is backed by unparalleled 24\/7 support, featuring both outstanding response AND resolution times to maximize your uptime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Now is the time to join the ProlimeHost virtual private server revolution.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\"><\/span>DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We only use enterprise-class hardware in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/los-angeles-dedicated-servers\/\">dedicated servers<\/a>&nbsp;and offer a four (4) hour hardware replacement. Throw in IPMI for remote management, support for public and private networks, free operating system (OS) re-installs, and SATA, SAS &amp; SSD (including NVMe) storage. Call 1-877-477-9454 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>. For everything from gaming servers to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/discounted-dedicated-server-deals\/\">cheap dedicated servers<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\"><\/span>ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Procuring an Asia optimized server improves the connection speed and quality between the server and the users in Asia or China. This can reduce latency, packet loss, jitter, and bandwidth issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the server and the applications hosted on it. For more information, please call 1-877-477-9454 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I consistently read threads on web hosting forums where members there rail on cPanel pricing, querying how other&hellip;","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[120,123,157,43,24,107,113,139,106,33],"class_list":{"0":"post-5544","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-geneal","8":"tag-asia-optimized","9":"tag-china-optimized","10":"tag-cpanel","11":"tag-dedicated-server","12":"tag-dedicated-servers","13":"tag-dedicated-servers-usa","14":"tag-gaming-servers","15":"tag-prolimehost","16":"tag-virtual-private-servers","17":"tag-vps","18":"cs-entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5544"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5544\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}