A hosting control panel is a set of tools that you can access from an Internet browser to control your online content. Since you'll have a graphic point-and-click interface, you will be able to use these tools to do various tasks a lot easier than if you have to input complex commands inside a command line. All control panels allow you to do some basic things such as managing your files, email addresses and databases or opening logs and stats, but a few of them are simpler and easier to use than others and contain more attributes which can save you time and efforts. That's why, the control panel that you will get with your new Internet hosting account can really make a difference, therefore you should check it and see whether it'll provide what you need before you subscribe for the service.