cPanel gives you several ways to create and manage websites through a web interface:

  • You can choose an established content management system (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, Omeka, and others
  • You can create your own custom site using HTML, CSS, jQuery, Python, Ruby, PHP, and other web-related languages

Creating and hosting your website at web.illinois.edu offers a great deal of flexibility with less complexity than managing an entire web server. You will also have access to tools that make maintenance tasks like scheduled backups and software updates simple.

People with an @illinois.edu email address can get started by using the Create an Account button (to the left) and looking through our documentation.

Not sure whether cPanel is the right fit for your site?

  • Check out the cPanel Features menu for the highlights.
  • Check out our Web Hosting Finder for more web hosting alternatives.
  • Or contact us for a consultation.