Guides tagged “cpanel”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about cpanel, sorted A-Z.
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How to install cPanel & WHM on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Install cPanel & WHM on a clean Ubuntu 24.04 LTS VPS. Check support, set an FQDN hostname, run the installer, follow the log and log in to WHM.
How to install LiteSpeed Web Server on a cPanel server and switch from Apache
Install LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise on cPanel as root with the WHM plugin installer, switch from Apache, enable LSCache and know how to switch back.
How to log in to cPanel (MdmHost dashboard, URL and port 2083)
All the ways to open your cPanel account: one click from the MdmHost dashboard, the direct cPanel URL on port 2083, and what to do when the login fails.
How to log in to WHM as a reseller
Three ways to open WHM on an MdmHost reseller plan: one click from the dashboard, the :2087 URL, or the server hostname, plus fixes for common login errors.
How to migrate cPanel accounts to DirectAdmin
Move cPanel accounts into DirectAdmin with the built-in migration tool, then verify MySQL databases, mailboxes and file ownership on your Linux VPS.
How to open a customer's cPanel from WHM without their password
Log in to any of your customers' cPanel accounts directly from WHM to troubleshoot problems, without asking for or resetting their password.
How to read Resource Usage (LVE stats) in cPanel on CloudLinux
Understand the CloudLinux Resource Usage page in cPanel: CPU, memory, I/O, entry process and process graphs, fault counts and what to do when limits are hit.
How to read server logs to troubleshoot your website
Where to find web, PHP, mail, database and system logs on cPanel hosting and a Linux VPS, and how to search them quickly to find the cause of an error.
How to restore a full cPanel backup file in WHM
Restore a cpmove or full cPanel backup archive as a new account using WHM Transfer or Restore a cPanel Account, with upload steps, options and common errors.
How to scan your website for malware with Imunify360 in cPanel
Check your cPanel account for malware with the Imunify360 scanner: start a scan, read the results, understand statuses and decide what to do with infected files.
How to secure the WHM hostname with a free SSL certificate
Get a free, trusted SSL certificate for your cPanel server hostname with AutoSSL, check it with checkallsslcerts and remove the self-signed warning on port 2087.
How to set up a Node.js app in cPanel with CloudLinux Node.js Selector
Deploy a Node.js application on cPanel hosting with Setup Node.js App: choose the Node version, set the startup file, install npm packages and run it on your domain.
How to set up a Python app in cPanel with CloudLinux Python Selector
Deploy a Flask or Django app on cPanel hosting with Setup Python App: choose the Python version, configure passenger_wsgi.py, install requirements and restart.
How to set up AutoSSL in cPanel & WHM
Turn on AutoSSL in WHM, pick the certificate provider, run it for all users, read the logs and make sure free certificates keep renewing on their own.
How to set up private nameservers with cPanel & WHM
Set up private nameservers such as ns1.example.com for your cPanel server. Register child records at the registrar, set them in WHM, add A records and test with dig.
How to terminate a cPanel account in WHM safely
Remove a cPanel account from WHM without regrets. Take a full backup first, decide whether to keep the DNS zone, terminate one or many accounts and confirm files and databases are gone.
How to transfer cPanel accounts to your MdmHost reseller plan
Move customers from another cPanel host to your MdmHost reseller account using a full cPanel backup, the WHM Transfer Tool or MdmHost's free migration help.
How to use LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager in cPanel
Use LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager in cPanel to find WordPress installs, enable or disable LiteSpeed Cache in bulk, flush the cache and check cache status.
How to use Roundcube webmail on cPanel hosting
Log in to webmail on port 2096, read, write and organise email in Roundcube, manage folders and attachments, and work safely from any browser.
How to use the cPanel 15-day trial on a new install
How the cPanel & WHM 15-day trial works on a fresh install, who is eligible, how to check the days left, and how to switch to a paid licence without reinstalling.
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