How to Use cPanel Calendars and Contacts Client

Author:Esadax
Updated:Jul 20, 2025

To set up contacts and calendars using CardDAV and CalDAV, follow these organized steps:

Setting Up Contacts via CardDAV:

  1. Access cPanel: Log into your hosting provider's cPanel using your credentials.
  2. Locate Settings: Navigate to the section for managing email accounts or contacts, typically found under "Email Accounts."
  3. Retrieve Configuration:
    • User Name: Use your full email address (e.g., john@example.com).
    • Password: Your cPanel password.
    • Server Address: Your hosting server (e.g., mydomain.web-hosting.com).
    • Port: 2080.
  4. Add Account: On your device, go to settings, add a CardDAV account manually with the above details.
  5. Sync Contacts: After entering the correct information, sync your contacts. Ensure that all devices use the same account for consistency.

Setting Up Calendars via CalDAV:

  1. Access cPanel: Log into your hosting provider's cPanel.
  2. Locate Settings: Find the section for calendar settings, often under "Calendar" or similar.
  3. Retrieve Configuration:
    • User Name: Your full email address.
    • Password: Your cPanel password.
    • Server Address: Hosting server (e.g., mydomain.web-hosting.com).
    • Port: 2080.
  4. Add Account: On your device, add a CalDAV account manually with the provided details.
  5. Sync Calendars: After setting up, sync your calendar events across devices.

Considerations:

  • Syncing Across Devices: Ensure all devices use the same cPanel account for seamless syncing.
  • Automatic Updates: Check if changes on one device reflect on others; this may depend on the app used (e.g., Google Calendar).
  • App-Specific Settings: Some apps might require additional settings beyond the account addition.
  • Security: Use strong passwords and ensure SSL is enabled for secure connections.