Logging in and out of cPanel

This article describes how to log in and log out of cPanel so you can manage your web site.

There are two ways to log in to a cPanel account:

1. Access cPanel through the UKNode Client Portal - This is the easier method, because then you can log in to cPanel without having to remember any separate URLs, usernames, or passwords.
2. Access cPanel directly using your cPanel username and password.

Method 1: Access cPanel through UKNode Client Portal

💡 Tip: To ensure the control panel window opens correctly in your browser, you may need to allow pop-ups for my.uknode.co.uk.

To access cPanel through the Client Portal, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to the Client Portal

1. Log in to the Client Portal at https://my.uknode.co.uk

Step 2: Navigate to Your Services

2. In the left sidebar, under Products & Services, click Hosting & Servers:

Step 3: Access cPanel

3. In the list of products and services, follow the appropriate step for your account:

For Shared Hosting Accounts

• Click Login to Control Panel:

In a separate window, the Client Portal automatically logs you in to your cPanel account.

For Reseller Hosting Accounts

• Click Login to Control Panel
• In a separate window, the Client Portal automatically logs you in to your WebHost Manager account
• In the left sidebar, click Account Information, and then click List Accounts
• Locate your account, and then click the cPanel icon:

For Managed VPS or Dedicated Server Accounts

• Click Login
• In a separate window, the Client Portal automatically logs you in to your WebHost Manager account
• In the left sidebar, click Account Information, and then click List Accounts
• Locate your account, and then click the cPanel icon

Method 2: Direct cPanel Access

To log in to cPanel directly, follow these steps:

Step 1: Navigate to cPanel URL

1. In your web browser, type the cPanel address for your web site. The address is either:

   • http://www.example.com:2082 (HTTP)
   • https://www.example.com:2083 (HTTPS - Recommended)

   Where example.com is your domain name.

💡 Tip: Alternatively, you can use one of the following addresses:

• http://cpanel.example.com
• http://www.example.com/cpanel

Where example.com represents your domain name.

Step 2: Enter Login Credentials

2. The cPanel login page appears:

3. In the Username text box, type your cPanel account username.

📘 Note: If you do not know your cPanel username, you can view it in the UKNode Client Portal. If you do not know or remember your cPanel password, you can reset it in the Client Portal.

4. In the Password text box, type your cPanel account password.

5. Click Log in. When you enter the correct username and password, the cPanel home screen appears.

Logging Out of cPanel

You should log out whenever you have finished using cPanel, because this notifies the web server that you have finished your session. If you do not log out, the server automatically closes your session after a set period of time. However, there is a small possibility that an attacker could exploit the open connection before this automatic logout occurs.

To log out of cPanel:

1. Click the user menu in the top-right corner
2. Click Log Out:

About cPanel

cPanel is an award-winning and easy-to-use graphical control panel. cPanel offers an intuitive way for you to manage your websites, files, databases, email and more from within your Linux Hosting account! While cPanel is very popular among novice users, even website experts enjoy its ease-of-use and advance features.

Key cPanel Features

cPanel is loaded with features to make website owners' lives easier. Some of the features included with your cPanel account include:

Softaculous

One of the most popular, and most used, features in your UKNode cPanel account is Softaculous. This user-friendly solution makes it particularly easy to install software to your web hosting account. You can install the web's most popular software to your account including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, OpenCart and many more!

File Manager

Easily access all of your account's directories, images and files. Use the File Manager to add a folder as well as perform a number of actions on your files including copy, upload, delete, download, restore, rename and edit! Use the Disk Usage feature and you'll never have to wonder how much space you have remaining on your account!

Domain Management

Manage all of your domains within cPanel. cPanel's interface makes it easy! Just some of the domain management features you'll find include force HTTPS redirects, create an email address for the domain, use cPanel's Site Publisher to design a new website, and much more.

Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble accessing cPanel:

1. Check your internet connection
2. Verify your login credentials - Ensure you're using the correct username and password
3. Clear your browser cache - Sometimes cached data can interfere with login
4. Try a different browser - This can help identify browser-specific issues
5. Contact UKNode Support - If you continue to experience issues, our support team is here to help

Security Best Practices

• Always use HTTPS (port 2083) when accessing cPanel
• Log out when you're finished using cPanel
• Use a strong, unique password for your cPanel account
• Enable two-factor authentication if available
• Regularly update your password

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Need Help? If you have any questions or need assistance with cPanel, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at support@uknode.co.uk or through your Client Portal.