How to Use Site Publisher in cPanel

Introduction

Site Publisher is a simple website tool available in cPanel that allows users to quickly publish a basic one-page website. This feature is ideal for placeholder pages such as “Coming Soon,” “Under Maintenance,” or even a simple contact page. You don’t need any coding knowledge — just a few clicks and your website is live.

This guide will walk you through how to use the Site Publisher tool in cPanel to get your temporary site online.

Why Use Site Publisher?

Site Publisher is perfect for:

• Launching a placeholder website quickly

• Displaying your contact details or social links

• Publishing an “Under Construction” or “Coming Soon” page

• Setting up a fast online presence while your main site is being developed

It provides pre-built templates, so you don’t need to write HTML or CSS manually.

How to Access Site Publisher

1. Log in to cPanel

2. Scroll down to the Domains section

3. Click on Site Publisher

Steps to Publish Your Website

Step 1: Select the Domain

• Choose the domain or subdomain where you want to publish your site.

• Make sure that the domain is already added to your cPanel account.

Note: Using Site Publisher will overwrite any existing files in the root directory of the selected domain.

Step 2: Choose a Template

• cPanel provides a variety of basic templates such as:

  • Coming Soon

  • Business Card

  • Personal Page

  • Contact Info

• Click Select under the template you prefer.

Step 3: Customize the Template

• Fill in the fields like:

  • Site Title

  • Contact Email

  • Phone Number

  • Social Media Links

  • Description or Bio

• These fields vary depending on the template you selected.

Step 4: Publish

• After filling in your information, click Publish.

• Your site will now be live and visible at the selected domain.

What Happens Behind the Scenes?

When you publish the site, cPanel:

• Generates HTML files based on the template and your input

• Places those files in the root directory (e.g., /public_html/) of the selected domain

• Overwrites any existing index.html or index.php files if present

How to Remove or Replace the Site Publisher Page

If you no longer need the temporary site:

• You can delete the files manually from File Manager or via FTP

• Or simply upload your new website, which will overwrite the old content

Limitations of Site Publisher

• It’s not intended for multi-page websites

• No dynamic content or CMS integration (like WordPress)

• Templates are basic and non-customizable beyond the fields provided

Conclusion

Site Publisher is a handy tool for getting a quick online presence with minimal effort. It’s perfect for users who need a fast solution without building a full website. Whether you’re launching a business or just securing your domain, Site Publisher helps you stay professional and visible online with just a few clicks.