How do I add cPanel to WHM?

When you have WHM (Web Host Manager) installed on your server, you can create cPanel accounts for individual users or websites. cPanel is automatically integrated with WHM, so there is no need to manually "add" cPanel. Instead, you simply create cPanel accounts through WHM for each domain or website that needs access to it.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add a cPanel account via WHM.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Accessing WHM.
2. Creating a New cPanel Account.
3. Configuring the cPanel Account Settings.
4. Managing the New cPanel Account.

1. Log in to WHM

1. Open your browser and go to the WHM login page.
• Typically, this URL will look like:
• https://yourdomain.com:2087
• https://yourserverIP:2087
2. Enter your root or reseller username and password.

2. Create a New cPanel Account

Once logged into WHM:

1. In the WHM search bar on the left side, search for "Create a New Account".
2. Select Create a New Account from the search results (it’s typically under the Account Functions section).

3. Configure the cPanel Account Settings

Now you need to fill out the necessary details to create the cPanel account:

1. Domain Information:
• Domain: Enter the primary domain name for the new cPanel account (e.g., example.com).
• Username: WHM will suggest a username based on the domain name, but you can modify it.
• Password: Set a strong password for the cPanel account, or use the password generator.
• Email: Enter the contact email address for the account owner (this will receive system notifications).
2. Package Settings (Optional):
• If you’ve created packages (preset configurations for resources like disk space, bandwidth, etc.), you can select one here.
• If not, proceed to configure individual resource limits manually.
3. Resource Limits:
• Disk Space Quota: Set the maximum amount of disk space the cPanel account can use. You can set this to "Unlimited" or a specific limit.
• Monthly Bandwidth: Set the bandwidth the account can use each month.
• Email Accounts, FTP Accounts, Databases: Define limits for these features or set them to "Unlimited".
4. Settings:
• Choose a cPanel theme: Select the interface theme for the cPanel account. The default is typically paper_lantern.
• Locale: Choose the language for the cPanel interface.
5. DNS Settings (Optional):
• Select whether to configure DNS for the domain.
• If you’re using WHM as your DNS server, leave these settings as default.
• If your DNS is managed elsewhere, you can skip this section.
6. Mail Routing Settings (Optional):
• Set how emails should be routed. Typically, Local Mail Exchanger is the default option unless the mail is hosted elsewhere.
7. Review and Confirm:
• Review all the settings you’ve entered, and then click Create at the bottom of the page.

4. Managing the New cPanel Account

Once the cPanel account is created, you can manage it through WHM:

1. List Accounts:
• Go back to the WHM dashboard and search for List Accounts under Account Information.
• Here, you will see a list of all the cPanel accounts, including the one you just created.
• You can log in directly to any cPanel account from this section by clicking the cPanel icon next to the account.
2. Modify Account Settings:
• You can modify the cPanel account settings (e.g., change the domain, resource limits, or password) through Modify an Account under Account Functions.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily add cPanel accounts through WHM for different websites or users. cPanel is already integrated into WHM, so there is no need for a separate installation. You simply need to create individual cPanel accounts through the Create a New Account feature in WHM, setting up each account with the appropriate resources and settings.