<ul><li>Hosting control panels are there to help you manage servers, websites, domains, and databases.</li><li>There is a wide range of panels on the market — some support only Linux and are offered free of charge.</li><li>All info below is accurate as of September 2024.</li><li>A hosting control panel will help you install and configure web servers, databases, mail services, and other components. </li><li>Manage users and their access rights. </li><li>Create backups and restore data. </li><li>Monitor server performance and security. </li><li>This article compares 5 popular control panels based on their advantages and disadvantages. Review of some control panels includes support for different operating systems like Windows or DBMSs and different versions. </li><li>The choice of a control panel will depend on the goals of your project and how much you want to spend it.</li><li>ispmanager 6 or DirectAdmin are best for startups or small sites, while cPanel and Plesk work well for complex and large-scale projects. FastPanel is free and is good for personal blogs with low traffic.</li></ul>

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