cPanel web hosting and WordPress: an ideal combination

Host Europe's cPanel web hosting is the ideal platform for WordPress installations. As an agency or IT service provider, you can use the configuration tool to easily install, manage and further develop your customers' websites - all with just one central access point. In this article you will learn how easy it is to set up WordPress-based websites in cPanel web hosting, how to use the tool to make error messages visible and how to create secure backups with just a few clicks.

WordPress – the most used content management system

WordPress is an easy-to-use content management system (CMS) that allows you to create and manage blogs and static websites. The open source project has been continuously developed since it was launched in 2003 the most popular content management system in the world today: Around 47 percent of websites with CMS use WordPress and around 34 percent of all websites worldwide are based on this solution.

cPanel - a popular and very clear configuration tool for your websites

cPanel is a configuration tool for easy website management. It has been continuously developed since 1996 and is characterized by a graphic and easy-to-use user interface. Website operators can use it to manage their various hosting packages, install applications and files, create automated backups or change DNS settings for domains. The tool currently has a global market share of almost 25 percent. Host Europe has now developed a special cPanel web hosting product that is optimally tailored to the needs of agencies and IT service providers.

Common Use Cases for cPanel WebHosting and WordPress

cPanel web hosting from Host Europe supports a variety of CMS including Joomla, Drupal, Magento and of course WordPress. It also includes a wide range of web applications that you can install with just a few clicks if required. In addition, customer websites can be managed even more easily. Using three use cases, we will show you how perfectly WordPress and cPanel web hosting work together.

Install WordPress in cPanel web hosting

You can easily install WordPress with the auto-installer installatron install in your cPanel account. It works like this:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. From the Software section of the dashboard, go to Installatron Applications Installer and then click on the WordPress icon.
3. Click on the "+ Install this application" button in the upper right corner.
4. Fill out the following fields:
   • The WordPress version to be installed
   • The language of the WordPress installation
   • The domain where WordPress should be installed, e.g. B.
   • If you want to set up WordPress in the root directory of your domain, simply leave the Directory field blank. Otherwise select the desired subdirectory, for example /blog
   • The name of the website (this can be changed later)
   • A description of the website (this entry can also be changed later)
5. To be able to access your WordPress dashboard later as an admin, enter an admin username, an admin password and an email address. Also save this information in a safe place.
6. Many settings are already preset, e.g. e.g.:
   • Limit Login Attempts: Prevent fraudulent attempts to access your account. If someone enters the password incorrectly more than three times, that person's IP address will be temporarily blocked.
   • "Enable Multisite (WPMU)" is disabled: You only need it if you want to manage multiple WordPress installations in your cPanel account.
7. In the advanced settings, opt for automatic or manual management. This includes managing the database, email notifications, default backup location and automatic backup.
8. Click the "+ Install" button. The data will now be uploaded to the server, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
9. The installation is complete. You can now log into your WordPress dashboard with the admin username and password: /wp-login

Manage WordPress error messages in cPanel web hosting

Even if the installation went smoothly, there may be errors in the operation of your WordPress website. You can use your cPanel account to make these error messages visible and thus track down the problems.

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. On the dashboard, select File Manager and go to the root folder of your WordPress installation.
3. Select the wp-config.php file and click "Edit".
4. Change the line
   • define(’WP_DEBUG‘, false );to
   • define(’WP_DEBUG‘, true );
5. Save your changes and reload your website in the browser. Then you should be able to see error messages on your website.

Create WordPress backups with cPanel web hosting

Most web hosting companies offer automatic backups for the data on the server - so does Host Europe. However, it is recommended for site operators to make regular backups themselves. In this way, the website data can be restored at any time. You can easily create backups for WordPress in cPanel web hosting. Here is one way:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. In the Files section, select the Backup icon.
3. In the window that now opens, you can choose between a full backup and partial backups.
   • The first variant is suitable if you want to completely secure the website or transfer it to another server.
   • You can restore certain data from your website, such as the home directory, the MySQL database or filters, from the partial backups at any time.
4. Click on the "Home directory" button, on the name of the database, on the e-mail forwarding and on the e-mail filter in order to start the download. Then save the backup files in a safe place.

Tip: You can save time by automating your backups in cPanel via cronjobs.

Lots of handy cPanel features for WordPress

Two of the most popular tools for websites work beautifully together: cPanel web hosting from Host Europe and the CMS WordPress. The many practical features of the configuration tool allow you to easily manage your customers' WordPress sites. It also makes your work as an administrator or IT service provider easier. Incidentally, some of the largest companies and institutions in the world use the popular CMS, including the New York Times, Renault and Usain Bolt.

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What is cPanel and what can the admin tool do? You can find comprehensive information on the administration tool cPanel in our cPanel Guide. For download

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