How a WHM Reseller Can Create a Hosting Account for a Client Print

As a WHM reseller, you can create hosting accounts for your clients through the WHM interface. Follow these steps to set up a new hosting account.

Step 1: Log into WHM

1. Go to your WHM login URL (e.g., https://yourdomain.com:2087).

2. Enter your WHM reseller username and password.

3. Click Log in.

Step 2: Access the Create a New Account Section

1. In the WHM dashboard, navigate to Account Functions.

2. Click on Create a New Account.

Step 3: Enter the Client's Domain and Details

1. Domain: Enter the client’s domain name (e.g., clientdomain.com).

2. Username: WHM will auto-generate a username, but you can modify it if needed.

3. Password: Set a strong password or use the Password Generator.

4. Email: Enter the client’s email address for account notifications.

Step 4: Choose a Hosting Package

1. Under Package, select a pre-configured package.

   • If you don’t have a package, click Add a Package in WHM and create one.

2. The package determines disk space, bandwidth, email limits, and other hosting resources.

Step 5: Configure Optional Settings

• CGI Access: Enable or disable depending on the client’s needs.

• cPanel Theme: Choose a default cPanel theme.

• Feature List: Assign a feature list if you have a custom one.

Step 6: Create the Account

1. Review all details.

2. Click Create.

3. WHM will process the request and display a confirmation message once the account is created.

Step 7: Provide Login Credentials to Your Client

• Send the client their cPanel login details:

  • cPanel URL: https://clientdomain.com:2083

  • Username & Password: (As configured in Step 3)

Troubleshooting

• If account creation fails, check resource limits or package configurations.

• Ensure the reseller privileges allow creating new accounts.

• Verify domain DNS settings if the site is not resolving properly.