cPanel is a web-based control panel used to manage many common hosting tasks, including website files, databases, email accounts and domains, depending on the features of your plan. It offers a familiar alternative to managing a website using command-line tools.

Switching hosting providers can involve more than copying files. Databases, DNS, SSL certificates and email routing all matter. See our website, email and integrations migration story and email transfer guide for practical guidance.

What should I check before buying hosting?

Compare storage, website and email limits, backup arrangements, support channels, billing periods and renewal prices for the exact plan you are considering. See the plan comparison and terms and conditions before ordering.

Are backups included and can I restore my website?

Hex advertises six-hourly backups on its web hosting plans. Check the current plan information for any retention and restore limits, and keep an independent copy of important site data.

Is migration included?

Migration requirements vary by website and email setup. Ask Hex what help is available for your particular move before buying. Our migration checklist explains what needs checking.

Can I run WordPress on cPanel hosting?

Yes. WordPress commonly runs on cPanel hosting when the plan meets WordPress’s current requirements. Read about WordPress hosting.

Will my website go offline when I switch hosts?

A carefully planned migration can minimise interruption, but DNS timing and your setup matter. Keep the previous hosting active until your new website and email have been tested.

Does cPanel include email?

cPanel can manage email accounts where an individual hosting plan includes email. Check the plan features and limits first.

Can Hex Hosting help me choose a plan?

Absolutely. Visit Help Me Choose or browse hosting plans.