Summary
In light of the critical PHP vulnerabilities disclosed on October 21st, 2026, CarlSites users login and access their cPanels differently. Read this article to learn how to regain access to your cPanel accounts.
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Overview
In light of the critical PHP vulnerabilities disclosed on October 21st, 2026, CarlSites has been upgraded to remain an updated and secure environment for all users. This change has also altered the way users login and access their cPanels.
Logging into CarlSites
Please read the instructions below to regain access to your cPanel accounts.
- Go to the CarlSites homepage.
- On the top-right corner of the screen, click on the Log In button.
- If prompted by Carleton’s Single-Sign On page, enter your Carleton credentials.

- Once logged in, click on the Dashboard button (located towards the top-right corner of the screen).

- Once redirected to your WordPress dashboard, click on the Login button next to your domain name.

- A pop-up will appear saying you are being redirected to your cPanel. Click the OK button.

- You should then be able to perform actions as usual within your cPanel dashboard.

Multi-cPanel Ownership
If you own multiple cPanels, you can still access all your cPanels using the steps below.
- Follow steps 1 - 3 from above.
- Then, select the Login button in the same row as the domain name to access that specific cPanel.

- When you are ready to access a different cPanel, click on the back arrow of your browser to see the domain list again.

Questions?
If you need further assistance or have specific questions that aren't covered in this article, please don't hesitate to reach out for personalized support by emailing at@carleton.edu.