How to Access the Terminal in cPanel
The cPanel Terminal is a powerful tool for directly accessing the server command line. Follow these steps to open the Terminal in cPanel:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Start by logging into your cPanel account using your username and password.
Step 2: Locate the Terminal Option
- Once logged in, scroll down to the Advanced section on the main cPanel dashboard.
- Click on Terminal to open the terminal interface.

Step 3: Confirm Access to the Terminal
- You’ll see a warning message:Exercise extreme caution if you use this interface. Misuse of command line tools can corrupt or even destroy your data.
- Click I understand and want to proceed to confirm that you understand the risks.

Step 4: Start Using the Terminal
- After confirming, the Terminal interface will open, allowing you to execute commands directly on your server.

Important Notes
- Permissions: If you don’t see the Terminal option in your cPanel, contact your hosting provider. They may need to enable it for your account.
- Caution: Be careful when using the Terminal, as commands entered incorrectly can impact your server’s functionality.
Now, you have access to the Terminal in cPanel!
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