Bluehost cPanel Guide 2026: The 9 Tabs You Actually Need
Most people open cPanel and panic. Too many icons, too many settings. The truth: you only need a handful of sections to run a successful website. Here is the no-noise cPanel walkthrough.
The 9 Sections That Matter
- 1.Domains: connect and manage domains/subdomains.
- 2.Email Accounts: create professional inboxes.
- 3.SSL/TLS Status: ensure HTTPS is active.
- 4.File Manager: quick file edits and checks.
- 5.phpMyAdmin: database access when needed.
- 6.Backups: restore points and exports.
- 7.Redirects: fix broken URLs and SEO redirects.
- 8.Cron Jobs: scheduled automation tasks.
- 9.Metrics: monitor resource usage.
If you master these 9 tabs, you can run your site confidently without touching advanced sections.
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