How to Reset cPanel Account Password from WHM?

As a VPS or Dedicated server owner, you manage many cPanel accounts. These can be for yourself or for your clients. Sometimes, you or your clients may forget a cPanel password.
Well, you can easily reset the password through the Web Host Manager (WHM). This process is very helpful for account administration.

What is WHM?

WHM stands for Web Host Manager. It is a control panel for your server that gives you full control over your hosting environment. You can manage all the cPanel accounts on your server. You can also handle security, backups, and other server-level tasks. Thus, WHM is a powerful tool for server administrators.

Steps to Reset a cPanel Password

You can follow these easy steps to reset a password for any cPanel account you manage.

1. Log in to your WHM account: Access your WHM control panel.
2. Find Password Modification: Look in the left-hand sidebar. Find the Account Functions menu. Click on Password Modification.
3. Select the account: You will see a list of all cPanel accounts. Find the one you want to change. Click on it to select it.
4. Enter a new password: A new field will appear. Type your new password into the Password field. You can also use the Password Generator button. This will create a secure, random password for you.
5. Save the new password: Click the Change Password button. The new password will be saved.

Once you have changed the password, the cPanel user can log in with the new password. The WHM will not send an automatic notification. You should inform the user about the new password.

Cantech’s Powerful Hosting Solutions

Our VPS and Dedicated Server plans come with WHM. This gives you full control over your server so that you can easily create and manage cPanel accounts. Our platform is built for reliability. We also provide 24/7 support. Our team can help you with any issues.

Conclusion

Resetting a cPanel password is a simple task for a server administrator. It is a common maintenance operation and the WHM provides a simple way to do this. This ensures that you can always access your accounts and provide better service to your clients. This is an important part of server management.

FAQs

Can I recover an old cPanel password?

No, passwords are encrypted for security. You can only reset them to a new one.

Can a cPanel user change their own password?

Yes, a cPanel user can change their password from their own cPanel interface. This is a different process from the one described here.

What should I do after I reset a client’s password?

You should securely communicate the new password to your client. You should also tell them to change it to a new one. This will keep their account safe.

Does this change affect FTP passwords?

No, changing the cPanel password does not affect FTP or other account passwords. They are separate login details.

What is the difference between a VPS and a Dedicated Server?

A VPS is a virtual machine on a physical server. A Dedicated Server is an entire physical server just for you. Both give you WHM and root access.