Demo Mode in cPanel allows hosting providers to give customers a trial version of the control panel. In this mode, users can explore all cPanel features without being able to modify any files or folders. This guide shows how to enable or disable Demo Mode for an account from WHM.

How to Enable Demo Mode

  1. Step 1: Log in to WHM

    Log in to your root account for WHM.

  2. Step 2: Navigate to Account Functions

    Choose the Account Functions option from the navigation menu.

    WHM Account Functions menu

  3. Step 3: Open Manage Demo Mode

    Click Manage Demo Mode.

    WHM Manage Demo Mode option

  4. Step 4: Enable Demo Mode

    If demo mode is currently disabled for the domain, click Enable.

    Enable Demo Mode button

    WHM will enable demo mode for the account and configure its settings accordingly.

    Demo Mode enabled confirmation

    The account will now work in demo mode for as long as it remains active.

How to Disable Demo Mode

  1. Step 1: Navigate to Account Functions

    Choose the Account Functions option from the navigation menu.

    WHM Account Functions menu

  2. Step 2: Open Manage Demo Mode

    Click Manage Demo Mode.

    WHM Manage Demo Mode option

  3. Step 3: Disable Demo Mode

    If demo mode is currently enabled for the account, you will see a Disable button. Click it.

    Disable Demo Mode button

    WHM will disable demo mode for the account.

    Demo Mode disabled confirmation

    The system will reassign all account privileges and configure settings, making the account fully functional.