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How to Modify a cPanel Account with WHM?

Web Host Manager allows you to handle many cPanel accounts in one place. It is useful, especially when hosting resellers that have many customers.

What is WHM Account Modification?

This option allows you to make changes to the existing cPanel user settings, such as changing the username or increasing the storage quota of the expanding site.

It is a control panel that serves as the central room for your server that allows you to adjust the resources of each client without complex coding.

WHM provides you with total control over your hosting environment. It is easy to change server restrictions or the DNS configuration of any user.

How to Change a cPanel Account

These are easy steps to follow in order to update user settings and be ready with your login details.

  • Go to your WHM panel and sign in with your root login details.
  • Find the Account Information section on the side menu.

Account information

  • Click on the List Accounts to view all your users.

List Accounts

  • Click the plus icon next to the domain name you want to edit.

plus icon

  • Click the Modify Account button, and the settings page will open.

Modify Account

  • When you have completed the edits, scroll to the bottom and click on save.

Understanding the Modification Sections

The modification page has different sections that deal with different settings that govern a specific element of the hosting experience.

Basic Information

This is where you may change the main domain, contact email, and choose a cPanel theme and language.

Basic Information

Resource Limits

Here, you define disk space and bandwidth quotas and may limit the number of email accounts or databases.

Resource Limits

Privileges

Here, you can give special permissions to the account holder. You decide if they can access specific server features.

Privileges

DNS Settings

In this case, you can turn on security measures like DKIM and SPF records, which improve the email delivery for the user.

DNS Settings

Conclusion

WHM makes the work of a hosting provider easier. The dashboard allows you to update any account detail within a few minutes, and it gives you the freedom to support your clients as their businesses grow.

FAQs

What happens if I change a cPanel username?

This system changes all the internal paths of that particular user; you will be required to use the new name to log in after that.

Is it possible to offer unlimited storage to a client?

Yes. In the Resource Limits section, choose Unlimited, which provides the user with all the disk space available on the server.

Will modifying an account delete the website files?

No. You can only change the settings and limits of an account; your files and databases remain intact.

Why is it important to enable DKIM and SPF?

These settings prove that your emails are authentic. They prevent your messages from going into the spam folder of the receiver.

Is it necessary to restart the server after saving changes?

The system implements the changes in real time, hence you do not have to reboot the server.

May 11, 2026