How to create a cPanel account inside WHM

December 5, 2024 / cPanel & WHM

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:

  1. Log in to WHM.
  2. Select the “Account Functions” option and click on the “Create a New Account” sub-option.
    create a new account
  3. Fill in the Account Details:
    1. Domain Information:
      1. Enter the primary domain name for the cPanel account.
      2. Set a username and password for the account.
      3. Provide an email address associated with the account.
        domain information
    2. Package:
      1.  WHM allows you to create and assign hosting packages.
      2. For example, you can create a custom package with limits on the number of addon domains, disk space, bandwidth, etc.
      3. If no pre-set packages exist, use the Select Manually option to define the account’s limits.
        package
    3. Settings:
      1. Choose the cPanel theme and preferred language for the user.
        settings
    4. Mail Routing Settings:
      1. Configure how emails will be handled for the domain.
      2. You can choose “Local Mail Exchanger”, “Backup Mail Exchanger”, or “Remote Mail Exchanger”.
      3. If unsure, use the “Automatically Detect configuration (recommended).”
        mail routing settings
    5. Reseller Settings:
      1. To grant reseller privileges, select “Make the account a reseller”.
      2. If the user will only manage their account, select “Make the Account Own itself.”
        reseller settings
    6. DNS Settings:
      1. Decide how to configure the domain’s nameservers.
      2. If the domain uses nameservers on another server, select “Use the nameservers specified at the Domain’s Registrar”.
        DNS settings
  4. After entering all the required details, click the “Create button”. The cPanel account will now be successfully created.
    create

By following the above-outlined steps, you can easily set up a cPanel account in WHM, allowing efficient management of your hosting environment.

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