cPanel (“Control Panel”) is a graphical web-based web-hosting control panel, designed to make administration of websites easy. cPanel handles all aspects of website administration in its interface. The software, which is proprietary and distributed by cPanel Inc., is designed for use by commercial web hosting services, so the company does not offer a reduced-cost personal use license; however, owners of non-profit organizations such as educational institutions and charities can request a license at no charge. Reduced prices are frequently available from dedicated-server companies, who install it along with the operating system. A Control panel in web hosting refers to the interface provided by the hosting company for the maintenance and monitoring of the hosted website. (more…)