How to configure custom MIME types in cPanel

Adding a custom MIME type

To add a custom MIME type, follow these steps:

• Log in to cPanel.
• In the ADVANCED section of the cPanel home screen, click MIME Types.
• Under Create A MIME Type, in the MIME Type text box, type the MIME type that you want to add. For example, type application/pdf.
• In the Extension(s) text box, type the file extension or extensions that you want to add for the MIME type. For example, type mypdf.
• Click Add. cPanel adds the custom MIME type.

Deleting a custom MIME type

You can delete custom MIME types at any time. However, you cannot delete system-wide MIME types.

To delete a custom MIME type, follow these steps:

• Log in to cPanel.
• In the ADVANCED section of the cPanel home screen, click MIME Types.
• Under User Defined MIME Types, under Actions, click Delete for the custom MIME type that you want to delete.
• Click Delete MIME Type. cPanel deletes the custom MIME type.