The exact tools visible in cPanel can depend on the server configuration and your hosting package. Common areas include file management, databases, email, domains, security, metrics and software tools.
Use File Manager when you need to inspect or upload website files. Be careful when editing files in the live website document root because an incorrect change can immediately affect the website.
Database tools are used for MySQL databases and database users. Applications such as WordPress commonly depend on a database, so do not delete databases simply because their names are unfamiliar.
Email tools allow you to create and manage mailboxes within the limits of your hosting package.
Metrics and resource information can help when investigating storage or traffic usage.
Security-related tools should be changed only when you understand their effect. Avoid disabling protections simply to work around an application problem.
Before making a major website change, maintain an appropriate backup. If you are unsure about a server-level or account-level setting, contact Kimnet support rather than experimenting on a production website.
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