cPanel hosting for websites, email and hands-on hosting control
Plan-based cPanel hosting for clients who need website hosting, email mailboxes, databases, SSL, file management and practical hosting support.
Clients who want cPanel control
Flexible Web Hosting
cPanel hosting for clients who want more direct hosting control
cPanel Hosting is designed for clients who need access to practical hosting tools such as email accounts, databases, file management, redirects, SSL and basic hosting controls.
It is a good fit for non-WordPress websites, basic custom web projects, email hosting, small business hosting needs and clients who are comfortable managing more of their own hosting environment.
If you want WP Performance Hosting to manage your WordPress site, updates, monitoring and WordPress environment, Managed WordPress Hosting or Managed WooCommerce Hosting will usually be the better option.
cPanel Hosting Features
Hosting tools for websites, email and basic web projects
cPanel Hosting gives you access to common hosting tools for managing websites, email, files, databases, SSL and basic hosting settings, with features and limits based on your selected plan.
cPanel access
Access hosting tools through cPanel, with available features controlled by the selected hosting plan and service limits.
Email accounts
Create and manage email mailboxes within your plan allowance. Email forwarders and autoresponders are available where included with your selected cPanel Hosting plan.
SSL included
SSL is included to help secure supported websites hosted on your cPanel account.
Files and FTP
Manage website files using available cPanel file tools and FTP access where included with your plan.
Databases
Use databases for supported websites, scripts and applications within the database allowance of your selected hosting plan.
Basic hosting support
Get support for hosting-level issues, service access and plan-related questions. Website development, custom code and third-party app support are outside standard cPanel hosting support.
cPanel Hosting Plans
Choose the cPanel hosting plan that fits your website and email needs
Start with the cPanel Hosting plan that matches your storage, email, database and addon domain requirements. You can upgrade later if your hosting needs grow.
cPanel Starter
For simple websites, email hosting and basic cPanel hosting needs.
A$15
Monthly billing
- 3GB NVMe storage
- 1 primary domain
- 3 subdomains
- 2 email mailboxes
- 2 databases
- 1 cPanel account
- SSL included
- File Manager access
- FTP access
- Email account management
- Basic redirects
- Basic website statistics
- Softaculous access if available
- Basic hosting support
cPanel Business
For business websites, email hosting and clients who need more storage, databases and hosting flexibility.
A$25
Monthly billing
- 6GB NVMe storage
- 1 primary domain
- 1 addon domain for hosting an additional website
- 8 subdomains
- 5 email mailboxes
- 5 databases
- 1 cPanel account
- Everything in cPanel Starter
- More storage and email capacity
- Email forwarders and autoresponders
- Cron jobs available where supported
- Better fit for business web and email hosting
Popular for business hosting
cPanel Plus
For clients with multiple small websites, broader cPanel needs or more advanced hosting requirements.
A$39
Monthly billing
- 10GB NVMe storage
- 1 primary domain
- 2 addon domains for hosting additional websites
- 15 subdomains
- 10 email mailboxes
- 10 databases
- 1 cPanel account
- Everything in cPanel Business
- More storage, email, databases and subdomains
- Broader cPanel feature access
- Softaculous access if available
- Email forwarders and autoresponders
- Cron jobs available where supported
- Suitable for multiple small websites
Support Boundaries
cPanel Hosting gives you control, but it is not managed website support
cPanel Hosting is designed for clients who want more direct hosting control. It includes hosting-level support, but it does not include website development, WordPress management, custom code fixes or third-party application support.
Website development
Website design, page building, content creation, theme edits and custom website changes are not included in standard cPanel Hosting.
WordPress management
WordPress updates, plugin troubleshooting, theme issues, security monitoring and managed WordPress support are not included unless you choose a managed service or care plan.
Custom scripts and apps
Support for custom scripts, third-party applications, unsupported software and advanced app configuration is outside standard cPanel Hosting support.
Malware clean-up
Malware clean-up, hacked-site repair and infected file recovery are not included in standard cPanel Hosting unless separately quoted.
Email migration and DNS setup
DNS changes, email migration, mailbox transfer, third-party email setup and domain migration work may require a separate scope or quote.
Server-admin access
Server-admin level access, unrestricted bulk email tools, terminal access, SSH and unsupported server changes may be restricted or unavailable.
Managed vs cPanel Hosting
Choose cPanel Hosting when you want control. Choose managed hosting when you want us involved.
cPanel Hosting is best when you are comfortable managing your own hosting tools, website files, email accounts and applications. If you want WP Performance Hosting to manage the WordPress environment, choose a managed hosting plan instead.
Choose cPanel Hosting if you want control
Choose cPanel Hosting if you want access to cPanel tools, email accounts, file management, databases, redirects, SSL and plan-based hosting controls. This is the better fit for non-managed websites, email hosting and simple custom web projects.
Choose managed hosting if you want support around WordPress
Choose Managed WordPress Hosting or Managed WooCommerce Hosting if you want a more controlled WordPress environment with monitoring, performance tools, security checks and practical WordPress hosting support.
cPanel Hosting FAQs
Common questions about cPanel Hosting
These answers explain what cPanel Hosting includes, how it differs from managed hosting, and where the support boundaries sit before you order.
What is cPanel Hosting?
cPanel Hosting is general web hosting that gives you access to cPanel tools for managing websites, email accounts, files, databases, SSL, redirects and basic hosting settings, with features and resource limits based on your selected plan.
Is cPanel Hosting the same as Managed WordPress Hosting?
No. cPanel Hosting gives you more direct hosting control, but it does not include managed WordPress monitoring, WordPress updates, plugin troubleshooting or WordPress application support. Choose Managed WordPress Hosting if you want WP Performance Hosting to manage more of the WordPress environment.
Does cPanel Hosting include email accounts?
Yes. cPanel Hosting plans include email mailboxes based on the selected plan. Email forwarders and autoresponders are available where included with your cPanel Hosting plan.
What is an addon domain?
An addon domain allows you to host an additional website inside the same cPanel account, where included with your selected plan. cPanel Starter includes one primary domain only, while higher plans include addon domain allowance.
Does cPanel Hosting include Softaculous?
Softaculous access may be available where included by the hosting platform and enabled for your plan. If used, you are responsible for managing the applications you install.
Does cPanel Hosting include WordPress support?
No. cPanel Hosting does not include WordPress management, plugin troubleshooting, theme repairs, WordPress updates, malware clean-up or broken-site repair. For WordPress support, choose Managed WordPress Hosting or add a suitable care plan.
Can I upgrade my cPanel Hosting plan later?
Yes. You can start with the cPanel Hosting plan that suits your current storage, email, database and domain needs, then upgrade later as your hosting requirements grow.
Are advanced server features included?
Advanced, high-risk or server-admin level features may be restricted. This can include terminal access, SSH, unrestricted bulk email tools, unsupported server changes and features outside reseller hosting boundaries.
Ready for cPanel Hosting?
Choose flexible cPanel hosting for websites, email and hosting control
Start with the cPanel Hosting plan that fits your current storage, email, database and domain needs. You can upgrade later as your hosting requirements grow.