To change your WHM (Web Host Manager) root password, you can use either the WHM interface or the command line via SSH. Here are the steps for both methods:
Method 1: Change Root Password via WHM Interface
- Log into WHM:
- Go to https://your-server-IP:2087 and log in with your root credentials.
- Navigate to Password Modification:
- In the left sidebar, go to Server Configuration > Change Root Password.
- Enter New Password:
- Input your new password in the provided fields. Make sure it meets security requirements (typically a mix of upper/lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters).
- Save Changes:
- Click the Change Password button to apply the new password.
Method 2: Change Root Password via SSH
- Access Your Server via SSH:
Use an SSH client (like PuTTY) or terminal to connect to your server:
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ssh root@your-server-IP
- Change the Password:
Run the following command to change the root password:
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passwd
- Enter your new password when prompted and confirm it.
Step 3: Verify the Change
- Log Out of WHM:
- If you changed the password through WHM, log out.
- Test the New Password:
- Try logging in again to WHM or via SSH to ensure that the new password is working correctly.
Summary
You can change your WHM root password through the WHM interface or via SSH. Make sure to choose a strong password and verify the change by logging in again.
