Setting up my cPanel VPS (WHM)


Once you have ordered, paid for, and received the login details for your cPanel VPS you will be able to run through the set-up for WHM (Web Host Manager).

Step 1 - Log into WHM. Click 'I Agree/Go to Step 2'.

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Step 2 - In the 'Server Contact Email Address' field enter your email address. Ensure the name in 'This Server's Hostname' ends with a valid domain name. Click 'Save & Go to Step 3'.

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Step 3 - Click 'Skip This Step and Use Default Settings'.

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Step 4 - Scroll down and click 'Save & Go to Step 5'.

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Step 5 - Click 'Skip This Step and Use Default Settings'.

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Step 6 - Click 'Finish Setup Wizard'.
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Step 7 - If you are not redirected to WHM itself, click the 'Save Settings' button and you will be automatically redirected.

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Step 8 - If you see the following warning about a Trial Licence, then your installation of cPanel has not been licensed yet. Please submit a request to get it licensed.

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Step 9 - You will now be able to access WHM and start creating your cPanel accounts. You can follow this Getting Started guide to do so.


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