Understanding the Difference Between cPanel and WHM

cPanel vs. WHM

What is cPanel?

What is WHM?

User Access

cPanel users can manage their websites, while WHM users control the server environment.

Features

Licensing and Cost

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Understanding the Difference Between cPanel and WHM

cPanel vs. WHM

Both are essential tools for managing web hosting, but they serve different purposes.

What is cPanel?

cPanel is a web hosting control panel designed for end-users. Ideal for website owners and small businesses.

What is WHM?

WHM (Web Host Manager) is a server management tool for web hosting administrators. Primarily used by hosting providers or system administrators.

User Access

cPanel is for end-users and website owners. WHM is exclusively for server administrators.

Features

cPanel offers features like website builders, one-click app installations, and email management. cPanel is all about website management, while WHM handles server management.

Licensing and Cost

cPanel is typically licensed per server and includes a cost for hosting providers. WHM comes free with cPanel and is licensed based on the number of accounts.

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