{"id":1102,"date":"2025-08-10T08:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T08:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/?p=1102"},"modified":"2025-08-10T08:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T08:14:09","slug":"what-is-whm-how-to-create-and-migrate-cpanel-accounts-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/?p=1102","title":{"rendered":"What is WHM? How to Create and Migrate cPanel Accounts Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have ever managed multiple websites or hosting accounts, chances are you have come across WHM<\/strong> \u2014 the powerful control panel that works hand-in-hand with cPanel<\/strong>. While cPanel<\/strong> is designed for end-users to manage their websites, WHM (Web Host Manager)<\/strong> is made for server admins, resellers, and hosting providers to manage multiple cPanel accounts.<\/p>\n

Whether you are running a hosting business or need to migrate client websites, understanding WHM is essential. In this guide, we will break down what WHM does<\/strong>, how to create cPanel accounts<\/strong>, and how to migrate them from one server to another<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What is WHM (Web Host Manager)?<\/h2>\n

WHM is a web-based admin tool that lets you manage multiple cPanel accounts on a single server. It is typically used by:<\/p>\n

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    Hosting resellers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Web agencies managing many client sites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    System administrators running VPS or dedicated servers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Think of WHM as the master control panel<\/strong> \u2014 while cPanel gives you control over one website, WHM gives you control over many cPanels.<\/p>\n

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    Key Features of WHM<\/h2>\n
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      Create, modify, or suspend cPanel accounts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Set up hosting packages and resource limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Monitor server health such as CPU, memory, and disk usage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Manage DNS zones and nameservers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Perform backups and migrations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Configure security settings including firewall and brute-force protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      How to Create a New cPanel Account in WHM<\/h2>\n

      If you are hosting websites for others or setting up new projects, you will need to create separate cPanel accounts. Here is how:<\/p>\n

      Step-by-Step:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Log in to WHM, usually via https:\/\/your-server-ip:2087<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Search for \u201cCreate a New Account\u201d<\/strong> in the left-hand menu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Fill in account details such as domain name<\/strong>, username<\/strong>, password<\/strong>, and admin email<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      4. \n

        Choose a package<\/strong> with resource limits like disk space and bandwidth. You can create custom packages under \u201cAdd a Package.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Leave DNS settings as default unless you use custom nameservers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Use \u201cAutomatically Detect\u201d<\/strong> for mail routing or set manually based on your email setup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Click \u201cCreate.\u201d<\/strong> WHM will now create the cPanel account with its own login credentials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        How to Migrate a cPanel Account from Another Server<\/h2>\n

        If you are switching hosts or consolidating servers, WHM makes it easy to move entire cPanel accounts including files, emails, databases, and settings.<\/p>\n

        Option 1: Use WHM’s Transfer Tool (Recommended)<\/h3>\n

        This works only if you have root access on both servers.<\/p>\n

        Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          In WHM, go to Transfers<\/strong> then Transfer Tool<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Enter the remote server\u2019s IP address<\/strong>, root password<\/strong>, and SSH port<\/strong> (usually 22)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          WHM will connect and show a list of accounts you can migrate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Select the accounts to transfer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Click \u201cCopy.\u201d<\/strong> WHM will handle the rest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Option 2: Manual Migration (Without Root Access)<\/h3>\n

          If you don\u2019t have root access, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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            Generate a full backup in the source cPanel by going to cPanel \u2192 Backup \u2192 Generate Full Backup<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Download the backup file (usually ends in .tar.gz<\/code>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Upload the backup to the new server and restore it via WHM or request the host to restore it for you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            WHM vs. cPanel: Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n

            cPanel<\/strong> is designed to manage a single site, while WHM<\/strong> manages multiple sites and cPanel accounts. WHM lets you create and modify cPanel accounts and view server health. cPanel does not offer these features.<\/p>\n

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            Pro Tip: Secure Your WHM Access<\/h2>\n
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              Change the default port from 2087<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Use ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Enable two-factor authentication<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Use IP whitelisting<\/strong> for admin access<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              If you have ever managed multiple websites or hosting accounts, chances are you have come across WHM \u2014 the powerful control panel that works hand-in-hand with cPanel. While cPanel is designed for end-users to manage their websites, WHM (Web Host Manager) is made for server admins, resellers, and hosting providers to manage multiple cPanel accounts. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cpanel-whm"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1102"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1102\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.vavencloud.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}