What is cPanel and WHM

cPanel is the hosting account panel (site, mail, databases, SSL). WHM is the server or reseller panel (accounts, packages, services).

On Lionhost WHM/cPanel servers you use cPanel for your site. Resellers use WHM. Root WHM is handled by Lionhost on managed plans.

cPanel Home tools

WHM dashboard

Ports: cPanel 2083/2082. WHM 2087/2086.

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