If you manage the server, turn on backups in WHM > Backup > Backup Configuration: pick a schedule, a retention period and an off-site destination, and cPanel runs them automatically. If you only have a cPanel account, schedule a full backup with a cron job that calls cPanel's Backup API and sends the file to another server over SSH with a key. Never put passwords in cron jobs or scripts, and test a restore regularly.
This blog post has been updated! PHP 7 is now obsolete, and cPanel officially supports PHP 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3. At UnderHost, we use CloudLinux on our shared servers, allowing customers to select PHP versions from 5.6 up to 8.4. Learn more about supported versions and how to upgrade via EasyApache 4.
GeoIP allows websites to detect a visitor’s location based on their IP address. It provides details such as country, city, ISP, and connection type. If you're running a cPanel server and need to install GeoIP, follow this updated guide for 2025.
Sign up for Google Workspace and verify your domain. In cPanel, open Email > Email Routing and choose Remote Mail Exchanger. Then, in Domains > Zone Editor, replace the MX records with Google's: smtp.google.com with priority 1. Add include:_spf.google.com to your SPF record, publish the DKIM key from the Google Admin console, and add a DMARC record.
Lost access to your WordPress admin account? Reset your password using MySQL commands in cPanel’s command line.
WHM shows its first-login wizard until the marker file /etc/.whostmgrft exists. Automated builds can create that file, but only after they set what the wizard would have set: the server contact email and the nameservers in /etc/wwwacct.conf, a valid hostname, and the licence. Check every value in WHM afterwards, and test the whole build on a spare server before you use it for production.
Spam emails can overload your cPanel server and affect deliverability. By optimizing Exim and Tweak Settings in WHM, you can significantly reduce spam and secure your mail server. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure your server for better email security.
Learn how to install and use htop on all major Linux distributions. A powerful alternative to top, with real-time monitoring, mouse support, and modern features.
Keeping Exim up to date is crucial for security and performance on cPanel servers. cPanel provides a built-in script to upgrade Exim manually. Follow this quick guide to update your mail server with a single command.