This guide explains how to create a cPanel account in WHM, suitable for users with dedicated servers, VPS hosting, or reseller hosting. cPanel is a reliable and trusted control panel known for its user-friendly interface, advanced features, excellent support, and seamless migration capabilities, making it a top choice for diverse hosting needs.
Steps to create a cPanel account in WHM:
- Log in to WHM.
- Select the “Account Functions” option and click on the “Create a New Account” sub-option.
- Fill in the Account Details:
- Domain Information:
- Enter the primary domain name for the cPanel account.
- Set a username and password for the account.
- Provide an email address associated with the account.
- Package:
- WHM allows you to create and assign hosting packages.
- For example, you can create a custom package with limits on the number of addon domains, disk space, bandwidth, etc.
- If no pre-set packages exist, use the Select Manually option to define the account’s limits.
- Settings:
- Choose the cPanel theme and preferred language for the user.
- Choose the cPanel theme and preferred language for the user.
- Mail Routing Settings:
- Configure how emails will be handled for the domain.
- You can choose “Local Mail Exchanger”, “Backup Mail Exchanger”, or “Remote Mail Exchanger”.
- If unsure, use the “Automatically Detect configuration (recommended).”
- Reseller Settings:
- To grant reseller privileges, select “Make the account a reseller”.
- If the user will only manage their account, select “Make the Account Own itself.”
- DNS Settings:
- Decide how to configure the domain’s nameservers.
- If the domain uses nameservers on another server, select “Use the nameservers specified at the Domain’s Registrar”.
- Domain Information:
- After entering all the required details, click the “Create button”. The cPanel account will now be successfully created.
By following the above-outlined steps, you can easily set up a cPanel account in WHM, allowing efficient management of your hosting environment.