Introduction cPanel & WHM provides the whmapi1 command-line utility, which enables administrators to manage cPanel accounts directly from the server terminal. Using the changepackage API command, you can upgrade or downgrade a cPanel account by assigning it to a different hosting package without accessing the WHM web interface. This method is particularly useful for server ..
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Introduction cPHulk Brute Force Protection is a security feature in cPanel & WHM that helps protect your server against brute-force login attempts targeting services such as cPanel, WHM, Webmail, FTP, and SSH. If you need to permanently block a specific IP address from accessing these services, you can add it to the cPHulk blacklist directly ..
Introduction AutoSSL is a feature in WHM/cPanel that automatically installs and renews free SSL certificates for hosted domains. It helps secure websites with HTTPS without requiring manual certificate purchase or renewal. This KB explains the step-by-step procedure to enable and run AutoSSL for a specific cPanel account in WHM. Step 1: Verify AutoSSL Provider is ..
Introduction Exim uses a retry database (also known as the hints database) to track temporary email delivery failures. When an email cannot be delivered due to issues such as SMTP errors, DNS failures, or temporary remote server unavailability, Exim defers the message and schedules a retry.Even after the underlying issue is resolved, Exim may continue ..
Introduction Resetting a cPanel password is a common task for web hosting administrators. Whether a user forgets their login credentials or you need to update security settings, WHM (Web Host Manager) provides an easy and secure way to reset cPanel account passwords. This guide will walk you through the steps to quickly reset a cPanel ..
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 ..
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 ..
INTRODUCTION Transferring a cPanel account from one WHM server to another is a common task during server migrations or infrastructure upgrades. WHM provides a built-in Transfer Tool that simplifies the process by securely copying accounts, configurations, and data from the source server to the destination server. This guide walks you through the steps required to ..
INTRODUCTION Cloning a WordPress site can be incredibly useful for testing new features, creating a staging environment, or even moving your site to a different domain or directory. If you’re using cPanel, many hosting providers offer a Clone option within tools like Softaculous Apps Installer to make this process quick and easy. This eliminates the ..
Introduction A full cPanel backup includes all account files, databases, email accounts, and settings.We recommend creating a full cPanel backup before any major data modification/migration Steps to Create a Full cPanel Backup Log in to cPanel: Open your web browser, go to the cPanel login URL, and enter your cPanel username and password. then click ..
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