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'.
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'.
Step 3 - Click '
Skip This Step and Use Default Settings'.
Step 4 - Scroll down and click '
Save & Go to Step 5'.
Step 5 - Click '
Skip This Step and Use Default Settings'.
Step 6 - Click '
Finish Setup Wizard'.
Step 7 - If you are not redirected to
WHM itself, click the '
Save Settings' button and you will be automatically redirected.
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.
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.