How to Use the cPanel Terminal

The cPanel Terminal provides direct command-line access to your hosting account, allowing you to run Linux commands without using an external SSH client. Follow these steps to access and use the terminal:

Step 1: Log into cPanel

  1. Open your web browser and log in to your cPanel account.
  2. Navigate to Advanced > Terminal.

Step 2: Access the Terminal

  • If this is your first time using the terminal, a warning message will appear.
  • Click "I understand and want to proceed" to continue.

Step 3: Run Commands

Once inside the terminal, you can execute commands just as you would in an SSH session.

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