How to Change the Hostname of Server in WHM

May 5, 2022 / cPanel & WHM

This article explains how to change the server hostname in WHM. Email delivery, network connections, and system operations all depend on the hostname, which is an essential identity for your server. In addition to preventing possible problems with services and configurations, setting a valid and correctly formatted hostname helps guarantee seamless server operation.

Let us follow the steps:

  1. Log in to WHM.
  2. Find the “Networking Setup” option and select it.
  3. Click on the “Change Hostname” option.
    Change Hostname
  4. You will enter a new page.
  5. You will find the “Current hostname”.
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  6. You can type the new hostname under the “New Hostname” option.
  7. Click on the “Change” button.
    change hostname
  8. A loading icon will appear, and the update may take a few seconds to complete.
    change hostname
  9. Once finished, you will see a confirmation message indicating that the hostname has been successfully changed.
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We hope this guide was helpful. You should now be able to change your server’s hostname easily through WHM. If you encounter any issues, the eukhost support team is available 24/7 to assist you.

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