How to Use the cPanel Terminal

dotCanada's cPanel includes a built-in browser-based terminal, so you can run Linux commands and manage your account without needing an external SSH client. It's a handy option if you're on a shared or public computer, or just prefer to work entirely within your browser.

Accessing the Terminal

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Scroll to the Advanced section.
3. Click on Terminal.
4. Accept the terms of use if prompted.
5. A command-line interface will load directly in your browser.

What You Can Do in the Terminal

The cPanel Terminal gives you the same access as a standard SSH session. You can:

• Run WP-CLI commands to manage WordPress installations
• Use Composer to install PHP dependencies
• Run Git commands to manage repositories
• Edit files with nano or vim
• Check logs, manage files, and run scripts

Tips for Working in the Terminal

• Use pwd to confirm your current directory before running commands.
• Your home directory is typically /home/your-username/.
• The terminal session may time out after a period of inactivity - simply reload the page to start a new one.

The cPanel Terminal is a great tool for quick tasks and developers who want to work in a browser environment. For anything more complex or long-running, connecting via SSH is recommended. If you need help, contact our support team anytime.