cPanel
13 step-by-step guides for Web Design Hosting SA clients.
How to Change Your PHP Version in cPanel
Web Design Hosting SA supports PHP versions from 4.4 through to 8.3. You can change the PHP version for your hosting account at any time through cPanel’s
How to Connect via FTP Using FileZilla
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to transfer files between your computer and your hosting account using a dedicated application. FileZilla is a free,
How to Create a Backup in cPanel
Regular backups protect your website against accidental deletion, hacking and data loss. Web Design Hosting SA performs daily automated backups, but we also
How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel
Databases store the content for dynamic websites and applications like WordPress, Joomla and Magento. Here is how to create a MySQL database in cPanel.
How to Create Email Accounts in cPanel
cPanel makes it easy to create professional email addresses using your domain name (e.g. info@yourdomain.co.za).
How to Create Subdomains in cPanel
A subdomain is a prefix added to your main domain (e.g. shop.yourdomain.co.za or blog.yourdomain.co.za). Subdomains can host separate websites or sections of
How to Install a Free SSL Certificate (Let's Encrypt)
All Web Design Hosting SA hosting plans include a free SSL certificate powered by Let’s Encrypt. SSL ensures your website runs on HTTPS, which is required for
How to Install WordPress with Softaculous
Softaculous is a one-click installer available in cPanel that lets you install WordPress and over 380 other applications in minutes.
How to Log In to cPanel
cPanel is the hosting control panel where you manage your website files, databases, email accounts, and more. Your cPanel credentials were included in your
How to Set Up Cron Jobs in cPanel
Cron jobs are scheduled tasks that run automatically at specified intervals on your hosting account. They are commonly used for scheduled backups, email
How to Use phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin is a web-based interface for managing MySQL databases. You can use it to browse tables, run SQL queries, import/export data and more.
How to Use the File Manager in cPanel
The cPanel File Manager lets you upload, edit, delete and organise your website files directly from your browser - no FTP client needed.
Understanding Resource Usage and CloudLinux Limits
All Web Design Hosting SA shared hosting accounts operate under CloudLinux, which ensures that one account cannot consume resources that affect other accounts