Control Panel Details

Account Manager - the 123 Control Panel
The 123 Cheap Hosting web-based Control Panel is a powerful tool you can use to manage and customize your account.   Our Control Panels are probably the single most popular part of our service - you get powerful, easy-to-use tools to manage your web site account, and make changes - all in your browser.

For a summary of the Control Panel layout and general directions, take a look at our Control Panel Overview

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Option

Description



$20 Domain Names


Buy new and/or additional domain names for less - .com, .org, .net, and .nu names.

123 Support

A link to these searchable Support pages for all your hosting questions.



Account Management


Provides detailed information about your account. (More in-depth than the Account Glance feature of the Control Panel.)

Add/Resell/
Parking

Make money hosting - buy accounts at terrific discounts and resell, or use them for your own needs.

Billing History

Shows the entire billing history and payment balance for your account.

Blog!

NEW! - an online journal, a business communication tool, a simple way to update your site instantly - from anywhere.

Change Password

Allows you to change the password for access to the Control Panel and FTP (Note: it does not change the password for your e-mail).

File Manager

Allows you to manipulate files on your web site.

Formmail

Provides you with the option of using a form with which your visitors can send information you specify to an e-mail address.

Mail Manager

Allows you to manage all aspects of your e-mail accounts and mailing lists (once installed).

 
Detailed Control Panel Tool Information
Each tool listed below is a hyperlink to a page with more detailed instructions on the tool, and the capabilities it provides.

The only exception are the tools listed with the red asterisk* and identified as account upgrade features.  Those tools are described in more detail on our Upgrades page.

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Option

Description



MS FrontPage


Allows you to install Microsoft FrontPage Extensions, which are necessary if you plan to use Microsoft FrontPage with your site. (Does NOT install Microsoft FrontPage.)

MySQL Database

Popular web database - make your web site dynamic with database-backed web pages using PHP, ASP, Perl or Cold Fusion.

Protect Directories

Allows you to password-protect specific directories within your account.

Resource Meter

Shows detailed disk space and transfer data statistics.

Redirect URL

Allows you to set up redirection of your site so that when visitors type in one web address (URL) they are sent to another URL you have chosen.

Search Engine Priming

Use our powerful, free tool to promote your site to the top search engines - let the world know about your site!



Site Statistics


Allows you to view the web statistics for your site, such as hit count, transfer amount, etc.

SpamVault

Powerful new spam and virus blocking tools - keep the junk out of your in-box!

SSH Telnet

A more secure form of Telnet, allows for more direct contact with the server for scripting and other advanced use.

Upgrade CP

Allows you to purchase additional space, usage (bandwidth) or email boxes for your account.

Web-based Email

A web-based email tool - send and receive email with a browser - anywhere.

AnonFTP*

Upgrade option - see Upgrades

PGP*

Upgrade option - see Upgrades

Shopping Cart*

Upgrade option - see Upgrades