cPanel is a web-based control panel designed to simplify the management of web hosting services. It provides a graphical interface and automation tools to manage websites, domains, email accounts, databases, and other hosting-related tasks. cPanel is widely used by hosting providers and system administrators to allow users (website owners) to manage their hosting environments without requiring deep technical knowledge.

Key features of cPanel:

• Website Management: File management, FTP accounts, and backup tools.
• Domain Management: DNS settings, subdomains, and domain redirects.
• Email Management: Email account creation, spam filters, and autoresponders.
• Database Management: MySQL database creation and management (via phpMyAdmin).
• Security: SSL/TLS management, IP blockers, and password-protected directories.
• Software Installation: One-click installers for applications like WordPress, Joomla, etc.
• Analytics: Traffic statistics, error logs, and bandwidth usage.

cPanel is typically paired with WHM (Web Host Manager), which is a backend tool for system administrators to manage multiple cPanel accounts, server configurations, and hosting resources.