ASTRA LEARNING PATH · INTERMEDIATE

cPanel and WHM Training

Operate cPanel accounts and administer a WHM server safely.

What you will master

A detailed operator path through account, domain, file, database, email, security, metrics and backup features, followed by WHM provisioning, DNS, services, transfers and troubleshooting.

32 lectures·16 guided hours·Astra text and voice

Course curriculum

Log in to cPanel safelyUse the correct secure URL and recognise account-level access.
18 min
cPanel interface, search and preferencesNavigate tools, themes, contact details and language settings.
20 min
User Manager and account securityDelegate services without sharing the primary password.
26 min
Server and account informationRead IP, paths, versions, limits and usage before making changes.
22 min

File Manager complete workflowNavigate, upload, edit, compress, extract and restore safely.
32 min
FTP accounts and connectionsCreate scoped FTP access and diagnose connection modes.
28 min
Disk Usage and Web DiskFind account growth and understand remote file access.
24 min
Git Version Control and backupsDeploy versioned code and create rollback points.
30 min

Domains and document rootsAdd and manage domains without publishing into the wrong directory.
26 min
Subdomains, aliases and redirectsChoose the correct domain feature and redirect status.
26 min
Zone Editor record-by-recordOperate A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV and CAA records.
34 min
Dynamic DNS and DNS troubleshootingUnderstand dynamic host updates and authoritative responsibility.
26 min

MySQL databases and usersCreate isolated databases and least-privilege credentials.
30 min
phpMyAdmin and database operationsInspect, import and export data with rollback awareness.
28 min
MultiPHP Manager and INI EditorSelect PHP versions and tune only justified runtime settings.
30 min
Cron Jobs and application installersSchedule tasks reliably and assess installer trade-offs.
28 min

Email Accounts and client configurationCreate mailboxes, quotas and secure client settings.
28 min
Forwarders, aliases and default addressRoute messages intentionally and avoid catch-all spam.
24 min
Filters, spam controls and routingBuild predictable filtering and choose local or remote delivery.
30 min
Email Deliverability: SPF, DKIM and PTRUnderstand authentication alignment and reverse DNS ownership.
34 min

SSL/TLS Status and AutoSSLIssue, inspect and troubleshoot certificates.
30 min
IP Blocker, Hotlink Protection and ModSecurityUse account security controls without blocking legitimate traffic.
28 min
Metrics, visitors, errors and resource usageUse evidence before blaming an application or server.
30 min
Backup, Backup Wizard and restorationCreate usable account copies and understand restore authority.
32 min

Install cPanel and WHMUnderstand supported OS, licensing, networking and installation prerequisites.
35 min
Create packages and feature listsConvert products into controlled quotas and available features.
32 min
Create and manage accountsProvision, modify, suspend, terminate and audit accounts safely.
34 min
Resellers and delegated administrationSet ownership, privileges, resource boundaries and branding.
32 min

DNS zones, clusters and nameserversOperate authoritative DNS and multi-server synchronisation.
36 min
Service Configuration and Service ManagerUnderstand cPanel daemons and control monitored services.
36 min
EasyApache, MultiPHP and web stackManage Apache/PHP packages while preserving compatibility.
38 min
WHM security, backups, transfers and APIsOperate firewall-adjacent controls, backups, account transfer and automation.
45 min