How to Create a New Account in WHM

How to Create a New Account in WHM

By: ZebraHost

To create a cPanel account, first you will need to create at least one hosting package from WHM. You can easily create a package from the Add a Package option in WHM.

  1. Log into your WHM account.

  2. Go to Account Functions » Create a New Account or type “Create a new account” in the search box and then the option will appear. Click on it.

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  3. Enter the following details under Domain Information:

    • Domain: The domain name you with to host such as (example.com)

    • Username: After you enter a domain name, click on this field and it will automatically fill up your username or enter any other username you wish to use.

    • Password: Enter a password of use a password generator. Copyhte password in a safe place. It will be required while accessing your newly-created account.

    • Email: Your email address.

    • Choose a Package: From the drop-down menu, you can choose a package. If there isn’t any package available, you can create it from the Add a Package option.

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    Under Settings:

    • CGI Access: Tick this to enable CGI access.

    • cPanel Theme: You can leave it as is or choose a theme you wish ot use for your cPanel user account.

    • Locale: You can choose a language for your cPanel user account.

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    Under Reseller Settings:

    • Make the account a reseller one: Leave it unchecked if you do not want to grand reseller access to your cPanel account.

    Under DNS Settings:

    • Enable DKIM on this account: It is enabled by default. We recommend you keep it enabled.

    • Enable SPF on this account: Tick this option to prevent abusers by sending spoof email on behalf of your domain name.

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  4. Leave all other options as they are. Scroll down to the Create button and click it.

You cPanel account will be created successfully.