As a WHM administrator, you can manage and update passwords for user accounts on your cPanel hosting server. This guide shows you how to change a user account password through the WHM interface.

How to Do It

  1. Step 1: Log in to WHM

    Access your WHM root account using your administrator credentials.

  2. Step 2: Navigate to Account Functions

    In the WHM interface, locate and click on the main menu, then select Account Functions from the drop-down menu.

    WHM Account Functions menu

  3. Step 3: Select Password Modification

    From the Account Functions menu, click on Password Modification.

    WHM Password Modification option

    The Password Modification interface will appear, allowing you to update the password for your hosting users.

  4. Step 4: Choose the User Account

    Select the user account whose password you want to change from the available list.

  5. Step 5: Set the New Password

    Enter a new password or use the password generator to create a strong password. Confirm the password by re-entering it in the Confirm Password field.

  6. Step 6: Apply the Changes

    Click the Change Password button to save and apply the new password.

    WHM Change Password interface

    WHM will update the password for the specified user account immediately.