WHM (Web Hosting Manager) is a popular web-based control panel for managing Linux-based hosting environments. It offers a comprehensive suite of features for server administration, including the creation of independent cPanel accounts. This guide surely details the steps involved in creating a cPanel account within your WHM interface.
Steps to Create a cPanel Account
1. Access your WHM interface using your administrative credentials.
2. There are two ways to initiate cPanel account creation:
- Click on the “Create a New Account” option displayed on the WHM interface.
- Utilize the search function by entering “Create a New Account” in the search box located on the left-hand side of the WHM panel.
3. Now, fill the following details given below:
- Domain Information
Enter the desired domain name (registered or non-registered).
Note: Do not include the “www” prefix. Subdomain accounts can also be created.
- Password
Choose a strong password with a combination of alphanumeric characters. Alternatively, use the provided “Password Generator” for a secure password suggestion.
- Email Address
Associate an email address with the account for receiving important notifications.
6. Select a pre-defined package from the “Choose a Package” dropdown menu. After that, select “Options Manually” to configure specific resource allocations.
4. Then, find Account Settings in cPanel
- cPanel Theme
Choose a user interface theme from the “cPanel Theme” dropdown menu.
- Locale
Set the preferred language for the cPanel user from the “Locale” dropdown menu.
Advanced Options (Optional)
- Reseller Account
(VPS & Dedicated Servers Only) Tick the “Make the account a reseller” checkbox to grant reseller privileges to the account.
- DNS Settings
Configure Domain Name System (DNS) settings if this server will host DNS for the cPanel account. This includes enabling DKIM & SPF for spam prevention (if applicable), selecting nameserver configuration options, and potentially overwriting existing DNS zones.
- Mail Routing
Choose the appropriate mail routing settings based on your email hosting configuration. “Automatically Detect Configuration” is generally not recommended for using the account for domain email. Instead, select “Local Mail Exchanger” for this scenario.
- Account Creation
Once all details are filled in and reviewed, click the “Create” button.
5. Finally, upon successful creation, you will receive a confirmation screen displaying the new cPanel account details, including login credentials.
By following these steps, you can create new cPanel accounts within your WHM environment, empowering website owners with independent web hosting management capabilities.
