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cPanel

web-server and website control panel

cPanel official partner

Pre-Installed cPanel Hosting on VPS & Dedicated Servers

Rent VPS or Dedicated Server with pre-installed cPanel hosting — reliable and intuitive web hosting solution. Simply choose the right plan, configure a server and start working in 15 minutes.

  • Already installed - we have taken care of all the technical part
  • Official partner of cPanel - original software on favorable terms
  • Supported 24/7 - we are always ready to help
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How it works

  1. Choose server and license

    Choose an instant server or make an individual configuration. During the ordering process, select the cPanel license, network settings and other parameters.
  2. Place an order

    After placing and paying for the order, we will contact you and let you know the exact time the server is ready. The delivery time of the server depends on its type, but usually, everything takes no more than 15 minutes.
  3. Start working

    When the server is ready, we will send all the access details to your email. cPanel will already be installed and ready to go.
cPanel official partner

Official partner of cPanel

HOSTKEY is an official partner of cPanel. We guarantee that safe and original software is installed on our servers and provide special offers for our customers.

Admin

Created for small to mid-level agencies and businesses, application developers, and web designers only needing a few accounts.

  • Up to 5 accounts
€24/monthly
Special offer Free trial license for 15 days
Pro

Optimal for mid-level businesses and large agencies that are growing. Allows for scalability.

  • Up to 30 accounts
€34/monthly
Special offer Free trial license for 15 days
Premier

Created for data centers, enterprise level businesses, and larger web hosts.

  • Up to 100 accounts
€51/monthly
Special offer Free trial license for 15 days

Main functions of cPanel Web Hosting

cPanel is a web hosting control panel. It provides a graphical interface for managing hosting on a remote servers. It also allows system administrators and site owners to manage accounts, domains, databases, files, email, and many other hosting features. cPanel has many built-in tools such as Apache, PHP, Perl, MySQL, FTP, etc. cPanel ensures a high level of security, including protection against malicious code and spam.

Website and email
Easily create and manage websites using tools and website builders. Users can create and manage email accounts, set up email forwarding and autoresponders, configure spam filters, and access webmail interfaces.
Domains
Use simplified tools to add, remove, and manage domains, subdomains, and DNS settings. Set up redirects, manage domain aliases, and configure domain-related email accounts.
Database
Create, manage, and manipulate databases easily. cPanel offers tools to create custom databases, manage access privileges, and use phpMyAdmin or phpPgAdmin for database administration.
File Management
Handle file operations directly from the control panel with the cPanel File Manager. It provides features such as uploading, downloading, moving, copying, renaming, and editing files without the need for FTP clients.
Customer migrations
Transfer cPanel accounts from remote servers easily. Migrations are simple - the cPanel in-house technical support team will navigate the process for you.
Security
Use the extended tools for managing SSL certificates, configuring firewall settings, setting up password-protected directories, and generating security tokens for remote access.
Backup and Restore
Create backups of your website files, databases, and email accounts through cPanel. It allows for scheduled backups, manual backups, and easy restoration of data when needed.
Software Installation
Install popular CMS platforms, e-commerce systems, forums, blogs, and more in just a few clicks. cPanel provides access to a range of software applications and scripts through its built-in script installer.
Resource and Usage Statistics
cPanel offers insights into resource usage, including bandwidth, disk space, and website traffic. It provides detailed statistics and logs to help users monitor and optimize their website’s performance.
Get pre-installed cPanel
on servers located in data centers across Europe, the USA, and Turkey.

Why choose a cPanel server at HOSTKEY?

  • TIER III Data Centers

    Top reliability and security provide stable operation of your servers and 99.982% uptime per year.
  • DDoS protection

    The service is organized using software and hardware solutions to protect against TCP-SYN Flood attacks (SYN, ACK, RST, FIN, PUSH).
  • Round-the-clock technical support

    The application form allows you to get technical support at any time of the day or night. First response within 15 minutes.

What customers say

Crytek
After launching another successful IP — HUNT: Showdown, a competitive first-person PvP bounty hunting game with heavy PvE elements, Crytek aimed to bring this amazing game for its end-users. We needed a hosting provider that can offer us high-performance servers with great network speed, latency, and 24/7 support.
Stefan Neykov Crytek
doXray
doXray has been using HOSTKEY for the development and the operation of our software solutions. Our applications require the use of GPU processing power. We have been using HOSTKEY for several years and we are very satisfied with the way they operate. New requirements are setup fast and support follows up after the installation process to check if everything is as requested. Support during operations is reliable and fast.
Wimdo Blaauboer doXray
IP-Label
We would like to thank HOSTKEY for providing us with high-quality hosting services for over 4 years. Ip-label has been able to conduct many of its more than 100 million daily measurements through HOSTKEY’s servers, making our meteorological coverage even more complete.
D. Jayes IP-Label
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FAQ

I have problems installing сPanel on my hosting. What should I do?

If you have any questions or difficulties when installing and/or using сPanel, carefully study the documentation on the developer's official website or contact сPanel support. You can also contact Hostkey managers who will help you solve this problem.

What are the minimum server requirements for cPanel to work?

To work with cPanel you need:

  • operating system CentOS 7 or 8, CloudLinux 7 or 8, or AlmaLinux 8;
  • at least a single-core processor;
  • from 2 GB of RAM (recommended volume - 4 GB);
  • from 20 GB of free disk space (recommended volume 40 GB);
  • static IPv4 and IPv6 address.

How to login to cPanel?

To login to web hosting cPanel follow these steps:

  • Open your web browser and enter your website address followed by "/cPanel". Example: "http://yourwebsite.com/cPanel".
  • Enter the username and password that were provided by your hosting provider.
  • Click the “Login” button.

If you have any difficulties logging into cPanel, please contact support.

What is cPanel hosting?

It is the web hosting environments that are pre-installed with the cPanel control panel. cPanel offers an easy way to manage websites, domains, files, databases, and emails.

How to use cPanel in hosting?

Access cPanel through IP or domain of your server. There, you will be able to manage the email accounts, install CMSs, configure databases, and keep an eye on the server resources in a few clicks.

How to check hosting expiry date on cPanel?

The expiry date can normally be found in the billing panel of your hosting provider. In certain situations, renewal dates can be located in the section of cPanel titled, Account Information.

How to transfer cPanel to cPanel hosting?

To have a full backup, use the cPanel backup utility. Then reinstall it through WHM or any other cPanel on your new server. The migration can be helped by HOSTKEY support.

Which is the cheapest VPS hosting with cPanel?

The most cost-effective web hosting option with cPanel is offered by the VPS Basic Panel plan, starting at €9.00 per month. It includes 2 Ryzen 9 cores, 4 GB RAM, and a 50 GB NVMe drive, making it the optimal solution for small projects on a budget. This plan is particularly suitable for testing environments and hosting low-traffic websites, while still providing full functionality with the cPanel Solo control panel.

What is the best cPanel VPS hosting plan?

The most balanced solution for cPanel web hosting is the VPS Growth Panel plan, offering the optimal balance of resources and cost for growing projects. A 4-core Ryzen 9 configuration, 8 GB RAM, and a 100 GB NVMe drive is suitable for most medium-load commercial websites, providing sufficient performance reserves to simultaneously run multiple projects managed by cPanel Admin.

Can I buy cPanel web hosting monthly or hourly?

HOSTKEY offers flexible payment terms for web hosting with cPanel, with options for both monthly and hourly billing, which is especially convenient for short-term projects and infrastructure testing. VPS Basic Panel's hourly rate is €0.013, allowing you to minimize costs when deploying temporary environments or testing projects before committing to a long-term lease.

What is cPanel Web Hosting?

The cPanel is a popular software that is supported by widely used operating systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, FreeBSD (for specialists). Shared hosting cPanel has a large number of useful features and a user-friendly graphical interface.

Who is the solution suitable for?

Web host cPanel is suitable for both large projects and beginning startups. With the help of this software, site owners and administrators can effectively manage domains, accounts, files, databases, email and other hosting functions.

cPanel is a resource manager, thanks to which you can optimize your site, set performance and change the load. Using cPanel web hosting, you get many tools for complete control over your project.

How to choose cPanel hosting options?

In order to choose cPanel web host options, determine the needs of your project. Specific settings depend on them. If you have any difficulties with this, you can contact Hostkey managers. They will solve a problem of any level of complexity and select web hosting with cPanel options that suit your business.

Technical Background of cPanel Hosting

System requirements and supported OS

cPanel hosting is optimized in Linux based environments. It works well on CentOS, AlmaLinux, and CloudLinux. HOSTKEY offers servers that are pre-configured to satisfy all cPanel system requirements, which makes them the most stable and compatible.

How cPanel integrates with WHM

WHM (Web Host Manager) is used together with cPanel web hosting to offer server-wide management tools. Administrators use WHM, whereas cPanel is coded to be end-user friendly. Such separation renders managed cPanel hosting to be an excellent choice when it comes to resellers and multiple account management businesses.

Built-in modules: Apache, MySQL, PHP, and more

Apache, MySQL, PHP, and other necessary services are pre-installed in every web hosting with cPanel environment. Such modules as DNS, FTP, and email are already set up, so it is an all-in-one hosting platform out of the box.

cPanel’s role in shared vs. dedicated hosting

cPanel in shared hosting makes multi-user management easy and ensures user boundaries are safe. In dedicated or VPS environments, low-cost cPanel hosting provides more customization and complete control with the familiar user-friendly interface.

Security Features in cPanel

Built-in firewall and brute force protection

Managed cPanel hosting has cPHulk to protect against brute-forces and an inbuilt firewall to track suspicious IPs.

SSL certificate management

Install Let's Encrypt or custom SSL certificates using the internal SSL/TLS manager of cPanel. It supports automatic renewal.

Two-factor authentication and user roles

Protect your accounts using 2FA and build teams or client-based access. You remain in charge of what and who has access.

Automatic backups and recovery tools

cPanel hosting offers scheduled back ups and convenient restore points. Be able to recover easily in case of errors, hacks or accidental deletion.

Whether you choose shared, VPS, or managed VPS hosting with cPanel, you get enterprise-level security tools out of the box.

Performance and Monitoring Tools

Resource usage visualization

Monitor the CPU, memory and bandwidth using real time graphs. Maintain performance and prevent overages.

Cron jobs and task automation

Use Cron to automate database cleanups, scripts and other repetitive tasks.

Server log access and error tracking

View raw logs, error logs and traffic reports to find and debug problems quickly.

Optimization settings for high-traffic websites

Set up caching, gzip compression and php selectors directly through the cpanel hosting interface to get maximum speed.

Use Cases for cPanel Hosting

Hosting for WordPress and popular CMSs

Purchase cPanel web hosting and install WordPress, Joomla, Drupal or Laravel using 1-click installers.

Email server setup for businesses

Install professional business email, control MX records, and spam filters incorporated into cpanel web hosting.

Domain and subdomain management for agencies

Manage subdomains and parked domains and point domains and redirect URLs on the dashboard.

Secure file storage and FTP use cases

Submit files through the browser or establish FTP accounts to have controlled access by the team.

Scalability and Licensing Options

Choosing the right license tier

Choose the amount of accounts you require. HOSTKEY provides cPanel Solo, Admin, Pro and Premier licenses.

Adding more domains or accounts over time

Easily upgrade your license as your project expands. Expand one location to tens without migration.

Switching from shared to VPS or dedicated with cPanel

Begin with low cost cPanel hosting and upgrade to VPS or dedicated hosting with no learning curve.

When to move from cPanel to WHM-level access

In case you have a number of customers or resellers to deal with, WHM access gives you the power tools.

Comparison with Other Hosting Panels

cPanel vs. Plesk: UI and feature differences

Although Plesk is more Windows-compatible, cpanel hosting is popular because it is fast, stable, and Linux-oriented. cPanel provides more control and an easier user interface.

Why cPanel is preferred for Linux-based hosting

Web hosting on cPanel is designed to work with open-source stacks and is built on Linux, which offers a secure and stable performance.

Open-source alternatives: pros and cons

Other alternatives such as Webmin and CyberPanel are free but they are not polished, supported, and have no accountability in terms of licensing.

Prices for Servers with Pre-Installed cPanel Hosting

Our VPS plans are optimized for cheap cPanel VPS hosting, offering flexibility to start small and upgrade anytime.

Dedicated Servers

cPanel Starter Dedicated

  • CPU: Ryzen 9 7950X
  • RAM: 64 GB
  • Storage: 1TB NVMe
  • Port: 1Gbps
  • License: cPanel Solo
  • Price: €160/month or €0.22/hour

Business Pro Dedicated

  • CPU: AMD EPYC 9354
  • RAM: 128 GB
  • Storage: 2x2TB NVMe
  • Port: 1Gbps
  • License: cPanel Admin
  • Price: €220/month or €0.31/hour

Agency Max Dedicated

  • CPU: AMD EPYC 9654
  • RAM: 256 GB
  • Storage: 4x4TB NVMe
  • Port: 1Gbps
  • License: cPanel Premier (100 Accounts)
  • Price: €390/month or €0.55/hour

VPS Servers

VPS Basic Panel

  • CPU: 2 vCores (Ryzen 9)
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 50 GB NVMe
  • Port: 1Gbps
  • License: cPanel Solo
  • Price: €9.00/month or €0.013/hour

VPS Basic Panel is the perfect entry-level solution including 2 vCores powered by Ryzen 9 processors, 4 GB of RAM and 50 GB NVMe storage. This plan includes a cPanel Solo license and delivers data through a 1Gbps network port. It offers a low-cost entry point with Ryzen 9 CPU performance and flexible billing with monthly or hourly payment options.

VPS Growth Panel

  • CPU: 4 vCores (Ryzen 9)
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 100 GB NVMe
  • Port: 1Gbps
  • License: cPanel Admin
  • Price: €15.00/month or €0.021/hour

The VPS Growth Panel is designed for expanding projects with four vCores (Ryzen 9), 8 GB of RAM and 100 GB of NVMe storage. This plan also includes cPanel Admin license and a 1 Gbps network port. This option provides excellent value for money for growing projects, featuring flexible billing that scales with your project's needs.

VPS Business Panel

  • CPU: 8 vCores (Ryzen 9)
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Storage: 200 GB NVMe
  • Port: 1Gbps
  • License: cPanel Pro
  • Price: €29.00/month or €0.041/hour

The VPS Business Panel delivers top-tier performance with 8 vCores (Ryzen 9), 16 GB of RAM, and 200 GB of NVMe storage. It includes a cPanel Pro license and a 1 Gbps network port. This plan meets heavy business needs and offers maximum billing flexibility.

Servers can be implemented within minutes. All the instances have cPanel installed and ready to go. There are numerous CMS tools available in the market, some of which are free and others are discounted. Flexible billing: pay per hour or per month. Longer-term commitments can be discounted by up to 40 percent.

Managed VPS Hosting with cPanel

Our cPanel VPS hosting service includes regular automatic security and software updates. This ensures the stable and secure operation of your projects without the need for your personal intervention. The system automatically installs important patches and updates, saving you time and minimizing the risk of vulnerabilities. HOSTKEY specialists ensure all updates are up-to-date, ensuring maximum protection for your data.

Service benefits:

  • automatic security updates;
  • regular software updates;
  • 24/7 server status monitoring;
  • proactive problem detection and resolution.

Important data is reliably protected thanks to the regular backup system, which is part of our managed VPS hosting service with cPanel. Backups are created daily and stored in a separate, secure location, ensuring quick data recovery in the event of an unforeseen event. This is especially important for commercial projects, where data loss could lead to serious damage. We ensure the integrity and security of your data for the entire duration of the service.

Our monitoring service includes:

  • CPU and memory usage monitoring;
  • disk space monitoring;
  • network activity monitoring;
  • critical event notifications.

To ensure maximum reliability, we've implemented a 24/7 monitoring system as part of our managed hosting service. Our specialists monitor server operation 24/7 and are ready to immediately respond to any emergencies. This allows us to prevent potential disruptions to your projects and ensure their stable availability to end users. Proactive monitoring allows us to identify potential issues before they arise, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of your services.

cPanel Server Hosting for Agencies and Businesses

Reliable web hosting with cPanel from HOSTKEY is ideal for agencies and business projects requiring stable operation and complete control over their server infrastructure. Our solutions provide dedicated resources and automatic scaling during peak loads, which is especially important for commercial projects with high performance requirements. 24/7 technical support is ready to promptly resolve any issues that arise during your projects.

For projects with extreme performance requirements, we offer dedicated servers with a control panel. Our cPanel web hosting on dedicated servers guarantees maximum performance and security, providing an isolated environment for business-critical applications. Custom hardware configuration and flexible upgrade options allow you to optimally tailor your server infrastructure to the specific needs of your business.

Best VPS Hosting with cPanel – Which Plan to Choose?

When choosing the optimal web hosting solution with cPanel, it's important to consider your project's growth prospects. The VPS Growth plan is ideal for growing websites and applications, offering a balanced balance of resources and cost. Its configuration is sufficient to confidently host several medium-load projects with the potential for gradual scaling.

For high-load commercial projects, we recommend considering the VPS Business plan as the optimal solution for cPanel web hosting. This plan provides significant performance reserves for resource-intensive applications, online stores, and corporate portals. A key difference from the Growth plan is increased CPU and RAM resources, ensuring stable operation even with high traffic.

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