In the web hosting world, a control panel is a web-based instrument that makes it possible to command your hosting account via a graphic interface using various tools. Since the alternative is to input commands in a command line, most people prefer to use a control panel to take care of their website content. There're many control panel types and the simplicity of administration through each of them differs, but the vast majority of software tools offer a basic set of services that you'll be able to control via a point-and-click interface. For instance working with files and folders, managing e-mail addresses and databases or browsing access and error logs. A few control panels will allow you to do a lot more things as well, so when you purchase an Internet hosting plan, you should check the pros and cons of the tool that you will use to manage your new account.
