How to Modify a cPanel Account with WHM?

Modifying a cPanel account's usage of WHM (Web Host Manager) lets you adjust diverse settings, such as disk space, bandwidth, functions, and domain information. This is crucial for handling useful resource allocation and ensuring that your customers or web sites have suitable assets.

 Follow these steps to modify a cPanel account in WHM:

1. Log in to WHM

a) Access your WHM via navigating to http://yourdomain.com/whm or the use of your server’s IP address observed by /whm.

b) Log in with your WHM credentials (root or a reseller account with enough privileges).

2. Access the Account Functions Section

a) In the WHM dashboard, locate the "Account Functions" section in the left-hand menu.

b) Click on "Modify an Account" to access the account modification options.

3. Select the cPanel Account to Modify

a) You will see a list of all cPanel accounts hosted on your server.

b) Select the account you want to modify by clicking on the domain name or username.

c) Click the "Modify" button to proceed.

4. Modify Account Settings

You will now be able to adjust various settings for the selected cPanel account:

a) Domain: Change the primary domain associated with the cPanel account.

b) Username: Modify the username if necessary (note that this can affect FTP and database access).

c) Contact Email: Update the contact email address for account notifications.

d) Password: Set a new password for the cPanel account if needed.

Resource Limits

a) Disk Quota (MB): Adjust the disk space allocation for the account. Set the value to unlimited or enter a specific number in megabytes.

b) Monthly Bandwidth (MB): Set the monthly bandwidth limit. Like the disk quota, this can be set to unlimited or a specific amount.

c) Max FTP Accounts: Limit the variety of FTP accounts that may be created underneath this cPanel account.

d) Max Email Accounts: Control the number of email accounts allowed.

e) Max Databases: Set the maximum number of MySQL databases.

f) Max Sub Domains: Limit the number of subdomains the user can create.

g) Max Parked Domains: Set a limit for parked domains.

h) Max Addon Domains: Determine the number of additional domains that can be added.

Feature Modifications

a) Theme: Select a different cPanel theme for the account if needed.

b) Locale: Change the language preference for the cPanel interface.

c) Package: If the account is assigned to a package, you can switch to a different package. This will automatically adjust the account's resources and features according to the new package settings.

d) Shell Access: Enable or disable shell (SSH) access for the account.

e) CGI Access: Allow or disallow CGI scripting.

f) Digest Authentication: Toggle Digest Authentication for accounts with FrontPage extensions.

5. Save Changes

a) After making the necessary modifications, review your changes.

b) Click on the "Save" or "Update" button at the bottom of the page to apply the changes to the cPanel account.

6. Verify the Modifications

a) After saving, it’s a good practice to log in to the cPanel account to verify that the changes have been applied correctly.

b) Check resources like disk space and bandwidth, and ensure that any new limits or features are functioning as expected.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

a) Quota Not Updating: If disk quotas don’t seem to update, try running /scripts/fixquotas via SSH to correct quota issues.

b) Account Inaccessibility: Ensure that changes to the username, domain, or password do not conflict with existing settings or services.

c) Resource Conflicts: If reducing resource limits, check to ensure that the account’s current usage is within the new limits to prevent service disruptions.

Additional Tips

a) Backup: Before making significant changes, it’s advisable to back up the cPanel account to prevent data loss.

b) Monitor Usage: Regularly monitor account resource usage in WHM to adjust quotas or limits as needed.

c) Client Communication: If managing accounts for clients, notify them of any changes to their account settings to avoid confusion.

By following those steps, you may efficiently regulate a cPanel account's usage of WHM, ensuring that the account’s assets and settings are optimized for its precise desire