This article will show you how to create a new cPanel account in WHM. WHM allows authorised server administrators and resellers to create and manage individual cPanel hosting accounts. Creating a new cPanel account is generally one of the first steps when setting up hosting for a new website, client or domain.
A cPanel account provides an isolated environment where website files, databases, email accounts, domains and other services can be managed. WHM controls the account-level settings and resources that are made available to that cPanel user.
Before creating an account, it is important to have the required domain information, account username, password, contact email address and hosting package details available.
The Create a New Account interface in WHM allows authorised users to configure the domain, username, password, contact email address and package associated with a new cPanel account.
The package determines various resources and features available to the account. Depending on your server configuration, you may also be able to configure options such shell access and CGI access.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before You Begin
Ensure you have:
- The domain name for the new account.
- A suitable hosting package.
- A secure password.
- A valid contact email address.
- The required WHM permissions.
How To Create New cPanel Account In WHM
1. Login to the Domains.co.za Customer Portal.
2. Open the Manage Services dropdown menu.
3. Choose Managed cPanel from the drop-down menu.
4. Click Manage next to the domain associated with your Managed cPanel Hosting package.
5. Open WHM using the WHM access option available for your hosting environment.
6. Login to WHM using an authorised root or reseller account.
7. Open Account Functions in the WHM navigation menu.
8. Select Create a New Account.
9. Enter the domain name that will be associated with the new cPanel account.
10. Enter a unique username for the new account.
11. Enter a strong password and confirm it in the required password field.
12. Enter the contact email address for the cPanel account.
13. Select the appropriate hosting package from the available packages.
14. Review the remaining account settings and adjust them where required.
15. Confirm that the domain, username, package and contact details are correct.
16. Click Create to create the new cPanel account.
17. Review the confirmation displayed by WHM after the account has been created.
These steps follow cPanel’s current account creation workflow, which requires the domain, username, password, contact email and appropriate package settings before the account is created.
Additional Information
- Only authorised WHM users with the necessary privileges should create new cPanel accounts.
- The cPanel username must meet the naming requirements enforced by the server.
- A secure password should always be used when creating a new cPanel account.
- The contact email address should be valid, because it may be used for account-related notifications.
- The hosting package determines which resources and features are available to the new account.
- You should review the selected package before creating the account to ensure that it provides the appropriate resources.
- cPanel can automatically attempt to secure domains with SSL depending on the server’s AutoSSL configuration.
- A newly created cPanel account can be accessed using the account’s cPanel credentials.
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
