Understanding MIME Types in cPanel: A Comprehensive Guide

MIME types are used by browsers to handle specific file types. When a file is sent to a visitor’s browser, it also sends a MIME type that indicates the type of file and how to serve it. Most MIME types are defined within the system, but files with custom extensions can be specified in this interface.

a) How to add a custom MIME type in cPanel

1. Log into cPanel and navigate to the Advanced section to select MIME Types tool or search for the MIME Types tool in the search bar.

2. Then enter your MIME type in the “Create A MIME Type” interface.

3. After that, enter the file extension and if you have multiple extensions, add them all at once by separating them with spaces.

4. Finally, click the Add button to save the custom MIME type.

b) How to delete a MIME type in cPanel

1. Log into cPanel and navigate to the Advanced section to select MIME Types tool or search for the MIME Types tool in the search bar.

2. Then, click on the corresponding Delete link button in the User-Defined MIME Types interface to delete a specific MIME type.

3. After that, it will ask you to confirm.

4. Finally, click the Delete button (MIME type) to delete the user-defined MIME type.