title: Onboarding Assistant created at: Mon Nov 04 2024 07:40:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) updated at: Sat Feb 08 2025 14:22:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) --- # Onboarding Assistant # Overview The *Onboarding Assistant* appears for new cPanel account users and provides a starting point for using the [cPanel interface](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/the-cpanel-interface/the-cpanel-interface) . !! Note: !! A user with `root`-level privileges can hide the *Onboarding Assistant*. For more information, read our [Guide to cPanel Interface Customization - Hide the Onboarding Assistant](https://api.docs.cpanel.net/guides/guide-to-cpanel-interface-customization-and-branding/guide-to-cpanel-interface-customization-hide-the-onboarding-assistant/) documentation. # New cPanel accounts For new cPanel accounts, the *Onboarding Assistant* helps guide new users.  !! Note: !! The interface’s options will change depending on your hosting provider and account settings. Users may choose from one of the following options: * [*WordPress*](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/cpanel-product/onboarding-assistant/#wordpress) - This option creates a website using WP Toolkit. * [*Sitejet Builder*](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/cpanel-product/onboarding-assistant/#sitejet-builder) - This option creates a website using Sitejet. * [*Restore from backup*](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/cpanel-product/onboarding-assistant/#restore-from-backup) - This option restores a website from a backup file. * [*Explore Account*](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/cpanel-product/onboarding-assistant/#explore-account) - This option closes the *Onboarding Assistant* and reveals the [cPanel interface](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/the-cpanel-interface/the-cpanel-interface/) . * *Skip* - This option closes the *Onboarding Assistant*. ## WordPress The WordPress option creates a website for you. An informational panel will appear while the system creates your website. This may take a few minutes. Once the system has created your website, a success message will appear.  Click the *Add content* button to begin customizing your website. This option redirects you to cPanel’s [*WP Toolkit*](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/cpanel-developed-plugins/wp-toolkit/) interface (*cPanel » Home » Domains » WP Toolkit*). If you are not ready to customize your website, you can choose one of the following options: * *Preview your site example.com* - This option opens a new window with a preview of your website. * *Update your password and set your security preferences* - This option redirects you to cPanel’s [*Password & Security*](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/preferences/password-and-security/) interface (*cPanel » Home » Preferences » Password & Security*) to update your cPanel account password and set security setting for your account. * *Set up an email account with calendars and contacts* - This option redirects you to cPanel’s [*Email Accounts*](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/email/email-accounts/) interface (*cPanel » Home » Email » Email Accounts*). ## Sitejet Builder [*Sitejet Builder*](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/domains/sitejet-builder) allows you to create and design a website directly from your web browser for your domain. Sitejet Builder is fully integrated with the [Sitejet Website Builder (CMS)](https://help.sitejet.io/article/536-overview-website-builder-cms) website. You can use the Sitejet Website Builder (CMS) to create a website for your domain. Then, you can publish it with your cPanel account. Select the *Sitejet Builder* option to open the [*Sitejet Builder*](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/domains/sitejet-builder) interface (*cPanel » Home » Domains » Sitejet Builder*). Here, you can select a template to build your website with Sitejet Builder. For more information, read our [Sitejet Builder](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/domains/sitejet-builder) documentation. ## Restore from backup The *Restore from backup* option redirects you to cPanel’s [*Backup Wizard*](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/files/backup-wizard/) interface (*cPanel » Home » Files » Backup Wizard*). This interface allows you to back up all or part of your website or restore it from the most recent backup file. For more information, read our [Backup Wizard](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/files/backup-wizard/) documentation. ## Explore Account The *Explore Account* option redirects the user to the cPanel interface. For more information, read our [cPanel interface](https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/the-cpanel-interface/the-cpanel-interface/) documentation.