Problem: VirtualHost Directives in httpd.conf Are Missing

If all VirtualHost directives are missing from /usr/local/apache/conf/httpd.conf, websites on your server may stop functioning properly. This issue is common when using RELEASE or CURRENT builds of cPanel.

The most effective solution is to rebuild the Apache configuration file to restore all VirtualHost entries.

Solution: Rebuild Apache’s httpd.conf File

Run the following command as root to regenerate the httpd.conf file: 

/scripts/rebuildhttpdconf

This command will scan all accounts and recreate the necessary VirtualHost entries.

How to Verify That VirtualHost Directives Are Restored

After running the command, check if VirtualHost entries have been restored: 

cat /usr/local/apache/conf/httpd.conf | grep "


If you see VirtualHost entries listed, the restoration was successful.



Final Step: Restart Apache



To apply the changes, restart Apache:



/scripts/restartsrv_httpd



Additional Troubleshooting


    

  • Check cPanel Logs: If the issue persists, check cPanel’s error log for details:

    tail -f /usr/local/cpanel/logs/error_log
    

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  • Ensure cPanel Is Up to Date: Run a forced update to repair any missing configurations:

    /scripts/upcp --force
    

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  • Verify Apache Modules: If websites are still not loading, confirm that required modules are enabled:

    httpd -M
    

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