cPanel is a Linux based Web Hosting Control Panel that provides a graphical interface and automation tools to simplify the process of hosting a web site. The cPanel is a Web Hosting Control management that provides a GUI that simplifies the work of the system administrators to maintain a web site. cPanel is designed to work either as a dedicated server or virtual private server. It also has command line and API based access for third party software vendors. It uses the ports 2086 and 2087.