How to Create a New cPanel Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a new cPanel account is a fundamental task for web hosting providers and server administrators. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a new cPanel account, allowing you to host websites, emails, and other online services. Follow these steps to create a new cPanel account efficiently.

Table of Contents

1. Access WHM (Web Host Manager)
2. Navigate to "Create a New Account"
3. Account Configuration
4. Package Assignment
5. Resource Limits
6. Choose a Domain
7. Set Username and Password
8. Contact Information
9. Complete Account Setup
10. Access the New cPanel Account

1. Access WHM (Web Host Manager)

Before you can create a new cPanel account, you need to log in to WHM, the Web Host Manager. WHM provides a web-based interface for server management tasks.

• Open your web browser and navigate to https://your-server-ip-or-domain/whm.
• Enter your WHM username and password to log in.

2. Navigate to "Create a New Account"

Once logged in to WHM:

• In the search bar on the left-hand side, type "Create a New Account" and select the corresponding option from the search results.

3. Account Configuration

In the "Create a New Account" page, you'll find several settings to configure:

Domain Information:

• Domain: Enter the primary domain name for the new account.

Package:

• Package: Choose an existing package or create a new one. Packages define resource limits and features for the cPanel account.

4. Package Assignment

After selecting a package:

• Settings: Review and adjust the package settings if necessary. This includes disk space, bandwidth, and other resource limits.

5. Resource Limits

You can customize resource limits for this specific account, overriding the package settings if needed. Adjust values for disk space, bandwidth, and other resources according to your hosting plan.

6. Choose a Domain

• Select the checkbox to "Use the nameservers specified at the Domain's Registrar." This will configure DNS settings automatically if the domain is using external nameservers.

7. Set Username and Password

• Username: Enter a username for the cPanel account. This will also determine the system user's name.

• Password: Set a secure password for the account.

8. Contact Information

• Contact Email: Enter the email address associated with this account for important notifications.

9. Complete Account Setup

• DNS Settings: Choose "Enable DKIM on this account" and "Enable SPF on this account" for added email security.

• Mail Routing Settings: Select "Automatically detect configuration" to let cPanel determine the best mail routing settings.

10. Access the New cPanel Account

• Click the "Create" button to finalize the account creation process.

You will receive a confirmation message once the cPanel account is successfully created. You can then access the new cPanel account using the following URL: https://your-domain-or-server-ip:2083.

In conclusion, creating a new cPanel account through WHM is a straightforward process. By following these steps, you can efficiently set up hosting accounts for your clients or create additional accounts for your own use. Ensure that you manage account resources and security settings appropriately to provide a stable and secure hosting environment.