Is it possible to access cPanel from the WordPress dashboard?
To clarify, unfortunately, there isn't a direct link or plugin that allows you to access cPanel directly from your WordPress dashboard. WordPress and cPanel are separate tools, each with its own login and interface.
However, there are a few common ways to access your cPanel:
Method 1: Direct Access Link
Check Your Hosting Provider's Email: Your hosting provider likely sent you an email with your cPanel login details, including a direct link to your cPanel. As a note, Verpex’s shared hosting does send out your cPanel login details in order to do this method.
Use the Domain Name
Type yourdomain.com/cpanel into your web browser, replacing yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.
Use Your Hosting Provider's Control Panel
Log into your hosting provider's control panel (example: Verpex).
Look for a "cPanel" or "Control Panel" link, usually under your domain name or hosting plan.
If you're unable to find the cPanel link, contact your hosting provider's support team. They can provide you with the specific URL to access your cPanel.
Remember:
Your cPanel login credentials are separate from your WordPress login details.
cPanel offers a wide range of tools for managing your website, including email accounts, databases, file management, and more.
Method 3: cPanel Softaculous
This step will be expanded on further down this article.
Why you should access cPanel from the WordPress Admin Dashboard
There are several reasons why it's not a good idea to be able to access your cPanel from your WordPress admin dashboard:
Increased Security Risk
Accidental Changes
Reduced Control
Complexity
Best Practices
Increased Security Risk
Having direct access to cPanel from WordPress increases the potential attack surface for hackers. If a vulnerability is exploited in your WordPress installation, it could give attackers access to your entire cPanel account, including other websites and databases.
Accidental Changes
Users who are not familiar with cPanel settings could make accidental changes that could break your website or cause other problems.
Reduced Control
Granting access to cPanel from WordPress could limit your control over who has access to your hosting account. If you need to revoke access to WordPress, you might also lose access to cPanel.
Complexity
Integrating cPanel access into WordPress can be complex and may require custom development, potentially introducing additional security risks.
Best Practices
It's generally considered best practice to keep WordPress and cPanel separate. This separation helps to maintain a clear separation of concerns and improves overall security.
Instead of integrating cPanel access into WordPress, consider using a more secure method to access your cPanel account, such as logging in directly to your hosting provider's control panel or using a bookmark to access cPanel directly.
What is Softaculous?
