The main purpose of using cPanel is to easily manage your web hosting and website through a user-friendly dashboard—without needing advanced technical knowledge. It helps you handle files, emails, domains, databases, and security settings all in one place.

Truehost typically offers free website migration services when you switch your hosting to them.

This means their team will help you move your website, emails, and databases from your old hosting provider to your new Truehost account at no extra cost.

To choose the right hosting plan, consider:

• Features needed – Look for things like SSL, backups, or WordPress support.

• Website type – Simple sites need shared hosting; business or high-traffic sites may need cloud or VPS.

• Traffic – Low traffic suits basic plans; high or growing traffic needs scalable options.

• Skill level – Beginners do best with cPanel or managed hosting.

• Budget – Shared hosting is cheapest; VPS or dedicated offers more power.

Yes, WordPress installation is fully supported on Truehost hosting plans.

You can install it easily using 1-click installers like Softaculous available in your cPanel. No technical skills needed — just a few clicks and your WordPress site is live.

✅ Quick setup
✅ Works on all major hosting plans
✅ Perfect for blogs, business sites, or online stores

Yes, with cPanel hosting, you can easily create and manage email accounts using your own domain (e.g., you@yourdomain.pk).

What you can do:

• Use spam filters and security tools

• Create multiple email accounts

• Set passwords and mailbox quotas

• Set up forwarders and autoresponders

• Access emails via Webmail, IMAP, or POP3

Yes, cPanel hosting is ideal for beginners with no technical experience.

It offers a simple, user-friendly dashboard where you can manage your website, emails, domains, and files with just a few clicks—no coding or server knowledge needed.

Plus, many hosts (like Truehost) offer 1-click app installs, guides, and support to help you get started easily.

cPanel hosting pricing varies depending on the provider and plan features. At Truehost Pakistan, you’ll typically find:

Common Pricing Options:

1. Basic Plan – Ideal for personal sites or blogs
   • Starts from as low as Rs 150/month
   • 1 website, limited storage, free SSL
2. Standard Plan – Great for small businesses
   • Around Rs 300–500/month
   • More storage, multiple email accounts, faster speeds
3. Advanced/Unlimited Plan – For agencies or heavy use
   • Rs 800/month and up
   • Unlimited websites, premium resources, daily backups

All plans include cPanel access, email hosting, and 1-click WordPress install.

cPanel includes several built-in security measures to protect your website and data from hacking:

Key Security Features:

• Strong Password Enforcement – Ensures secure logins
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Adds extra login protection
• IP Blocker – Blocks suspicious or unwanted IP addresses
• SSL/TLS Support – Secures data with HTTPS encryption
• Firewall & Brute Force Protection – Blocks repeated login attempts
• Antivirus & Anti-malware Tools – Scans for harmful files
• Automatic Updates – Keeps cPanel and apps secure with the latest patches
• Directory Protection – Password-protects sensitive folders

Hosting providers may also add extra layers like DDoS protection, firewall rules, and daily backups..

WordPress and cPanel serve different purposes, so one isn’t “better” than the other — they work together.

cPanel is a web hosting control panel

Used for:

• Managing files, emails, databases, domains, and backups
• Installing WordPress or other apps
• Handling server-side settings

WordPress is a website building platform (CMS)

Used for:

• Running eCommerce, blogs, portfolios, etc.
• Creating and managing website content (blogs, pages, menus)
• Installing themes and plugins

Here are the basic steps to host a website using cPanel:

1. Log in to cPanel

Use the cPanel login link and your credentials (usually from your hosting provider).

2. Upload Website Files

• Go to File Manager
• Open the public_html folder
• Click Upload to add your website files (HTML, CSS, etc.)

Or install a CMS like WordPress using Softaculous.

3. Create a Database (if needed)

• Go to MySQL Databases
• Create a new database and user
• Link the user to the database with all privileges

4. Connect Domain (if not already)

• Use Addon Domains or DNS Zone Editor
• Update domain nameservers to point to your hosting

5. Secure Your Site (Optional but recommended)

• Go to SSL/TLS
• Install a Free SSL Certificate

6. Test Your Website

Visit your domain in a browser to ensure everything is working.

cPanel is highly effective for website hosting, especially for beginners and small to medium businesses.

Why It’s Effective:

• Widely supported – Compatible with most hosting providers

• User-friendly – Easy to navigate with no coding required

• All-in-one control – Manage files, emails, domains, databases, backups, and more

• 1-click installs – Quickly set up WordPress or other apps

• Secure – Built-in tools for SSL, password protection, and more