Introduction: In web hosting environments managed through WHM/cPanel, administrators often need to suspend user accounts for various reasons such as non-payment, abuse, or maintenance. While this can be done easily through the WHM interface, system administrators often prefer using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for automation, scripting, or remote administration. Steps to Suspend a cPanel ..

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Introduction Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your WHM login by requiring a temporary security code generated on your mobile device, in addition to your password.This ensures that even if someone obtains your WHM password, they cannot access your server without the time-based verification code — protecting your server from unauthorized ..

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Introduction In WHM/cPanel, each hosting account is assigned a package that defines its resource limits (such as disk space, bandwidth, number of domains, etc.).There are cases where you may need to change the package of an existing account (e.g., upgrading from a starter plan to a higher plan). This document outlines the procedure to switch ..

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Introduction:Cron jobs allow you to automate commands or scripts at specific times or intervals. This is useful for tasks like cleaning up temporary files, running backups, or executing scripts without manual intervention. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create, edit, and remove cron jobs in cPanel. Prerequisites:1. cPanel access for the domain Step 1:Access ..

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Introduction: Managing domains through the cPanel graphical interface is common, but for system administrators and developers, the command line often provides more speed, flexibility, and opportunities for automation. Using cPanel’s UAPI (Universal API), we can easily add an Addon Domain directly from the command line. Steps to Add an Addon Domain Using UAPI: Step 1: ..

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Introduction: DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is an email authentication method that helps protect your domain from being used for email spoofing. By enabling DKIM in cPanel, your outgoing emails will be digitally signed, which improves email deliverability and trustworthiness. Prerequisites: Steps to Add a DKIM Record in cPanel: Step 1 – Enable DKIM record from ..

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Introduction WebHost Manager (WHM) gives server administrators direct control over essential services like Apache, MySQL, Exim (mail server), and DNS. Sometimes, after making configuration changes or troubleshooting errors, you need to restart these services to apply updates or restore normal operation. WHM provides a safe and straightforward way to restart services without using the command ..

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Introduction Apache (also known as httpd) is one of the most widely used web servers globally. In a cPanel/WHM-managed server environment, ensuring that Apache is running smoothly is essential for website uptime and reliability. WHM’s Service Manager allows system administrators to monitor and manage critical services like Apache with ease. Prerequisites Implementation Step 1: Log ..

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