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This guide will walk you through how to change your root password for WHM. Step One: Log into WHM You can access WHM Using YourServer'sIPAddress/WHM, YourServer'sIPAddress:2087, YourServer'sHostName/whm or YourServer'sHostName:2087 Step Two: From the Server, Configuration...
Hardware requirements Component OS Minimum Recommended Processor All supported operating systems. 1 CPU core 1 CPU cores Memory CentOS 7 1 GB of RAM 2 GB of RAM or more, for heavily-populated servers. All other supported operating systems. 768 MB of RAM 2 GB of RAM Disk...
Removing an existing cPanel account is a rapid and easy operation, but be warned this move is permanent and you cannot undo this once removed. Please only proceed if you have taken any necessary backups, moved any full cPanel backups to another server, and are certain that...
What is cPanel? cPanel is a web hosting control panel created by cPanel, Inc., that allows for the management and administration of websites and their related services. It is a Linux-based software, supported by the latest versions of CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and...
If you have access to WHM and a client who cannot log in to their cPanel on your server, you may follow these steps to reset the password for them. First, you will want to log into WHM with your username and the password from your Client Area . Step 1: Type the word list in...
When you first purchase your Cloud VPS or Dedicated Server with a cPanel license from Hostwinds, you'll want to log into WHM to create your cPanel accounts. The format to connect to WHM is as follows: http:// ip.address.here:2086 https:// ip.address.here:2087 The IP....
Web Host Manager, or WHM is a fantastic interface that houses a collection of tools to manage your server and any websites that are hosted on your server. In this article we will briefly cover the functions that are available through WHM. Each item can be searched in WHM 's...
These definitions should help you understand most of the options you see in your WHM reseller account. Server Configuration Basic cPanel & WHM Setup – Displays your basic server settings Change Root Password – Changes your root password Configure cPanel Cron Jobs – Allows...
In some cases, you may need to change your root MySQL password. This can be done via SSH, or you can do this quite easily through WHM. Let's take a look at the steps required to change the root MySQL password through WHM in this guide. Please note that you'll need to be...
What Is WHM Statistics Software Configuration? Statistics Software Configuration in the Server Configuration section of WHM is a dashboard that shows all the server statistics and statistics software available to use. You can access this dashboard by going to Home> Server...
How do I make my server more secure? Here are some of the best tips to make sure that your WHM server is more secure: Use secure passwords Secure SSH Secure Apache Harden your system Restrict your system's compilers Disable unused services and daemons Monitor your system...
What Are WHM Tweak Settings Used For? WHM is installed with standard factory settings when it is delivered to you. Those settings can be altered through Tweak Settings. Tweak Settings include every category of function, tools, applications, and wizards that you can use in...
How Do I Change WHM and cPanel Update Settings? If you want to change the way updates are handled for WHM, you can do so under Server Configuration. You can also choose how cPanel is updated when WHM is updated. Whether you want automatic updates or prefer to do them...
This article is intended for those who operate a VPS or dedicated server with a purchased cPanel/WHM license. For more information about cPanel and WHM, please review our article cPanel and WHM Overview. How Do I Move A Server With The Transfer Tool? If you want to move...
How do I terminate an account in WHM? Terminating an account in WHM is easy – and permanent. This canNOT be undone. If you want to shut down the account temporarily, suspend it instead – read the Suspending a cPanel/WHM Account guide. Log in to WHM Go to Account Functions...
There are a couple of ways that the A record for your domain can be set. You can either do this from within cPanel or WHM. If you are on our Shared or Business hosting plans, you will need to do this in cPanel. Please note that the domain nameservers will need to be pointing...