One of the steps you can take to stop spam scripts is to enable SMTP Restrictions in WHM. This particular feature will prevent users from Read More >
WebHost Manager (WHM)
WebHost Manager (WHM) allows you to, in essence, resell your own hosting accounts. You can create cPanel accounts within WHM, and just like InMotion Hosting, you can apply certain restrictions per account.
Getting Started
Fast VPS server and Dedicated Server Hosting administrators can filter incoming email from specified countries, regions, and domains in WebHost Manager (WHM) to improve email Read More >
This article pertains to WHM, a feature only available to VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, and Reseller Hosting users. Shared Hosting users do not have WHM Read More >
A package specifies several different values for a cPanel account. For example, you could offer a “power” package that includes 5 addon domains while you Read More >
When you create new packages for your cPanel accounts within WHM, you assign a feature list to that specific page. A Feature list is exactly Read More >
If you are an InMotion Hosting customer and your account has been suspended, the page you’re probably looking for is our Account Suspensions page. WHM Read More >
Once you have created a cPanel account within WHM, you can modify a cPanel account using the “Modify an Account” feature to make any changes. Read More >
If you setup packages within WHM and used them when creating cPanel accounts, you can easily use those same packages when upgrading / downgrading accounts. Read More >
At times, you may find the need to change the server’s time zone settings to reflect your timezone. This can be easily accomplished through WHM. Read More >
It’s best practice to rotate all your passwords on a regular basis. It’s important to maintain security for your root password due to the access Read More >
There are quite a few different privileges you can allow a reseller to have. For example, you can limit the number of accounts they can Read More >
In this article we’ll discuss installing the Munin plugin for cPanel/WHM. With the Munin Server Monitor plugin you can get a quick overview of what Read More >
When managing your cPanel as a reseller, you may or may not want to allow the individual cPanel accounts to have access to the Advanced Read More >
In this article I’ll show you how you can manage your Exim mail queue on your VPS (Virtual Private Server) or dedicated server in WHM Read More >
When working with your VPS and dedicated accounts, you may try to install different programs to enhance your server to fit your needs. If you Read More >
There are two different types of FTP server available in your VPS and Dedicated servers. These are ProFTPD and PureFTPD. PureFTPD is the default FTP Read More >
If you are no longer hosting a website, or you are closing it down, you may want to delete a cPanel account in WHM. In Read More >
In this guide we will show you how to modify DNS in WHM. As a reseller there may be times when you have to make Read More >
All of our servers check incoming email against the SpamCop RBL (Realtime BlackList.) If an IP address is listed in the RBL it is not Read More >
As the owner of a VPS or Dedicated server account, you have the ability to create and manage multiple cPanel accounts. These may be all Read More >
Likely the most important program you will use as a reseller is WHMCS. Follow along below as we demonstrate how to install WHMCS into your Read More >
Recently WHMCS released a security update that has been marked as Trivial to Important on their security level scale. This should be addressed immediately if Read More >
This tutorial will guide you on how to log into your WHMCS Admin dashboard. Logging into WHMCS Visit the admin URL where for your WHMCS. Read More >
New clients can register themselves from your WHMCS front page. However, you also have the ability to add them manually. This article will demonstrate how Read More >
As a new reseller, you have access to additional software to help you manage your client accounts. The most popular software for managing reseller hosting Read More >
Now that you have installed WHMCS you are ready to log into your admin area for the first time. This quick tutorial explains how to Read More >
In this tutorial: Add cPanel server to WHMCS Add Hosting Package As a hosting Reseller, In order to provide cPanel hosting accounts for your customers Read More >
In this article, we are going to show you how to access your General Settings so you can start to configure your basic options. This Read More >
The default currency in WHMCS is the US Dollar (USD). You can add additional currencies to the program within the Admin dashboard. Below we demonstrate Read More >
This article will cover the important configurations you can make in the Localisation tab under the WHMCS General Settings. These steps will apply for VPS, Read More >
The “Ordering” tab lets you configure a variety of options that will affect how you manage the ordering process for your customers. These steps will Read More >
After you have created a new currency in WHMCS, you may need to return to edit it later. This is most often done when the Read More >
When working with WHMCS you may decide you no longer need a specific currency. This quick tutorial guides you on how to remove a currency Read More >
The “Domains” tab concerns domain registration options as well as Domain Lookup preferences and renewal settings. For example, if you want to set up default Read More >
The mail settings in WHMCS will cover some technical considerations, such as which “mail type” to use, and they will also cover some aesthetic considerations Read More >
As a reseller it is important to support the products you sell. You may be called upon by clients for help or for information. WHMCS Read More >
There may come a time when you will need to change the default currency of your WHMCS. This is not a setting that you change. Read More >
The Invoice tab allows to configure options that your customers will face when receiving invoices. You can set up late fees, PDF delivery settings, payment Read More >
The credit tab concerns how your customers can purchase credit on their accounts. This credit can be used to pay account balances. Login to your Read More >
When you take payments for your services, you will need to use a payment gateway to process the credit cards. The gateways have their own Read More >
WHMCS has a built-in affiliate program. This means your clients can earn a commission if they refer new business to you. The Affiliates tab in Read More >
You will need to add servers via the admin panel so that new accounts can be added and tracked in WHMCS. Follow along as we Read More >
Before you create individual products in WHMCS, you must have a group to assign them to. For example, if you are going to create hosting Read More >
One of the new features in cPanel release 56 is the additon of Security Advisor Alerts. The alerts are sent to the default email within Read More >
WHMCS provides a variety of security options that range from beginner to advanced. Here is an overview of the primary security features you can access Read More >
WHMCS allows you to configure social media options right from the admin area. This can be valuable if you want to manage your social media Read More >
One of the first things you will need to do for a new client is to give them their own hosting space. This Read More >
At last, the Other tab will provide support for the remainder of the WHMCS configurations not available under specific categories. Here you can adjust contact Read More >
Part of being a reseller hosting provider is helping your customers when they have issues and need help. In this article, we will show you Read More >
When using the WHM, you have the ability to create, access, modify, and terminate your client’s cPanel accounts. In this guide, we demonstrate how to Read More >
When working with clients as a reseller, you will need to know how to remove client cPanel accounts on your reseller account. This quick guide Read More >
With your reseller hosting plan you may already know how to create cPanel accounts and hosting packages through WHM. You will also have times when Read More >
As a hosting reseller, you may also want to become a domain name reseller. This will allow you to sell domain names to your clients Read More >
Setting the password strength is important in order to help maintain a secure server. Weak passwords can lead to disruption in your website services or Read More >
Part of being an administrator for a dedicated server is the need to maintain your email service. If you have a problem with email, there Read More >
As you develop a customer base, you will inevitably need to have a support email address for clients to send questions or issues. Setting up Read More >
As the administrator of your dedicated server, you may need to use tools to stem the flood of spam. One of the tools available to Read More >
As a reseller, your clients will have some questions or issues that they wish to bring to your attention. You can create different departments to Read More >
When selling your products as a reseller, you may want to create special promotions from time to time. This article explains how to create promotions Read More >
Products can only be added within a product group. Once you have created one or more product groups, you will be ready to create products Read More >
What is WHMCS? WHMCS is a full management and e-commerce tool for web hosting resellers. We cover the product in more detail in our Why Read More >
Dedicated server accounts can access the cPanel, reset the password, and create or terminate cPanel accounts from the WHM interface. This tutorial will step you Read More >
Using WHM, you can reset cPanel passwords for your clients on your dedicated server. You can also allow the cPanel password to be reset by Read More >
The Contact Manager is a feature in WHM which lets you configure server-related notifications to various services and devices. You can assign a priority to Read More >
One of the primary tasks you will face when managing your dedicated server is creating and managing accounts. WHM (Web Host Manager) creates cPanel accounts Read More >
How to Use MultiPHP in WHM to Change your Server’s PHP Version
One of cPanel’s newer features is the MultiPHP Manager. The MultiPHP Manager allows you to change the PHP version your websites are using. From WHM Read More >
Within WHMCS you will set up emails to be sent out automatically to your clients. These emails will go out to confirm the actions of Read More >
You have the ability to resell domain names within your WHMCS software. You need to connect your WHMCS to the registrar for which you are Read More >
In this guide, we will show you how to connect WHMCS to your WHM. This allows them to communicate for easy login from WHMCS, automatic Read More >
In this tutorial we will show you how to change the cPanel theme from the x3 to Paper Lantern in WHM. This is recommended since Read More >
The MultiPHP INI Editor via WHM allows you to make server-wide changes to entire PHP versions. This helps if you wish to make changes to Read More >
In this tutorial we will show you how to view customer orders from your Reseller Advantage store. This will allow you to access, view and Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to view registered domains in WHMCS. This can help you manage, sort, and organize the domains you Read More >
Branding in WHMCS can only be accomplished with a specific license. In this guide we will explain the free license that is included in your Read More >
The Background Process Killer requires that you have root access before you can use it. The Web Host Manager (WHM) has a number of ways Read More >
Root access is required to access and use the Process Manager. The Web Host Manager (WHM) includes the option to manage the processes that run Read More >
The Background Process Killer requires that you have root access before you can use it. Processes can be terminated using Process Manager in the System Read More >
Splitting up your domains between multiple cPanel accounts can allow you to provide cPanel access to a website owner to eliminate their access to your Read More >
The System Health section in WHM provides an interface to show the current running processes on the server. You can identify the name and location Read More >
Root access is required to access and use the Daily Process log. If you are managing your VPS or Dedicated server with WHM, then one Read More >
The Service Information option in the Server Status of WHM allows you to see the service status for each of the statuses currently running on Read More >
Another way to check on the status of your server is to review the Apache Status in the Server Status section of WHM. The Apache Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to assign a reseller package to an existing cPanel account in WHM. Our Reseller Hosting plans include Read More >
In This Tutorial: Requirements Generate APNs Key Install APNs Key If you have already created an email address for your domain, you can also configure Read More >
A hostname is a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN), used to identify your server. By default, your VPS/Dedicated server has a generic hostname assigned to Read More >
In This Tutorial: Create PHP File Add PHP Code Create Template File Add HTML Code WHMCS is a system designed to automate and manage many Read More >
Web Host Manager Complete Solution, or WHMCS, is built to make reselling hosting easy for anyone. WHMCS is a complete solution because it manages orders/sales, Read More >
Although WHMCS is designed to maintain many aspects of your reseller hosting needs you may prefer your own design in regards to your actual website. Read More >
In This Tutorial: View Support Ticket Respond to Support Ticket Close Support Ticket WHMCS is a robust one-stop shop that includes a Ticket System. This Read More >
WHMCS is a complete solution for resellers. Its features allow you to configure auto-provisioning of a cPanel account, through your WHM reseller account. In this Read More >
If you are planning on performing maintenance on the server you are hosting your clients on, WHMCS allows you to display a Network Status page. Read More >
How to Add an Email Notification Rule Using the WHMCS Ticket System
Once you have created a Notification Email Template you can assign the template to a particular Support Department using the WHMCS Ticket System. You can Read More >
One of the many features of WHMCS is the notifications system. This system can be used in conjunction with the Support Ticket System WHMCS has Read More >
WHMCS easily integrates various systems to make customizing your clients’ experiences simple for you. For example, rather then sending a generic welcome email to your Read More >
If you are receiving this error message: “You do not currently have a path configured for temporary storage of files during updates.“, you can follow Read More >
After installing cPHulk on your dedicated server, you will have new security features. The ability to block (blacklist) or allow (whitelist) IP addresses from accessing Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to view cPHulk history reports in WHM. When you blacklist/whitelist a Country or IP address in cPHulk Read More >
As cPanel removes SquirrelMail starting in version 78 after not being updated since 2013, VPS owners may want to be proactive in forcing users to Read More >
As a Dedicated Server account owner, one of the things you have to keep track of is your DNS entries for your server. Over time, Read More >
New to VPS Hosting? Check out the many advantages from the VPS Hosting solution provided by InMotion Hosting. If you are a VPS hosting subscriber, Read More >
Looking for a hosting service where all the resources belong only to you? Check out the Dedicated Server solutions from InMotion Hosting. The Web Host Read More >
The FTP server that comes pre-packaged with VPS and Dedicated server host accounts is called Pure-FTPD. The description in WHM indicates that this FTP server Read More >
Do you allow users to connect to your server via SSH or SFTP? If they are using password authorization you may want to consider switching Read More >
Do you need to notify cPanel users of upcoming server maintenance or an unplanned issue? From WHM, you can email all the users at one Read More >
If you are trying to log into WHM from a new location, you may be asked security questions to verify your identity. This provides an Read More >
Fix WHMCS Site error: The ionCube PHP Loader Needs To Be Installed
A common yet frustrating error in WHMCS is the ionCube PHP Loader: Site error: the ionCube PHP Loader needs to be installed. This is a Read More >
When using Greylisting on your Dedicated or VPS Hosting server you can adjust settings such as the deferral period and record expiration time. Adjusting these Read More >
Receiving obscure errors on your WHMCS page can be alarming. Is something broken? What do I do now? In this article, we’ll take a look Read More >
Note that cPanel creation is no longer unlimited. For more information, please see cPanel Pricing Changes. You can see the pricing that now applies to Read More >
After installing WHMCS, nothing can be more annoying than obscure errors popping up. Not only are these errors frustrating and confusing, but they get in Read More >
Managing support requests for your users is an important part of your web hosting reseller strategy. The errors described below are related to issues that Read More >
In this, article we’ll be addressing the “You are not assigned to any ticket department” error in WHMCS. The procedure for solving this issue is Read More >
In this article, you will learn about file attachment types. What are they? How do you enable them? Attachment file types are files you specify Read More >
Testing out your ticketing system in WHMCS? Usually the problem goes like this: I’ve just set up email in WHMCS and not seeing the message Read More >
In this article, we’ll be looking at the WHMCS “error in your request” error. What does the “There was an error in your request” error Read More >
WHMCS – “There was a problem connecting to the domain registry”
As a reseller host, you are able to sell domain registration as a service. However, there are strange errors that you can sometimes get when Read More >
As an InMotion Hosting reseller, you are able to register domains to customers through WHMCS. However, if you are getting errors, you are best advised Read More >
WHMCS – Invalid TLD/Registration Period Supplied for Domain Registration
InMotion’s Reseller hosting lets you register domains for clients. However, this process can generate errors and interrupt proper registration. In this article, you’ll learn how Read More >
As you know, Reseller hosting gives you the ability to make money reselling hosting space. However, as with any program WHMCS can throw errors once Read More >
WHMCS – “Use an existing domain and change the nameservers” Not Working
InMotion’s Reseller hosting lets you make money reselling hosting space. But what do you do if you get an error when trying to place an Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to add credit to your eNomCentral account. You will then have money available for selling domains from Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to view users that have registered an account. This will help you when managing users of your Read More >
In this tutorial we will show you how to use a Custom Suspension page in WHM, this will display in place of a website for Read More >
In this article: How Many cPanel Accounts Do I Have? Using WHM with Root Access Using WHM with Reseller Access How Many cPanel Accounts Do Read More >
If you have a WHMCS administrator user that you would like to have access to a Support Department, you can learn how to add an Read More >
Real-time Blackhole Lists (RBLs) in WHM for Stronger Email Security
Before we discuss Blackhole Lists (RBLs), we need to cover some background information regarding email security on a VPS with cPanel. One of the first Read More >
By default Apache’s DirectoryIndexes value is turned on server wide. This allows the files in a folder to be viewed via a directory index when Read More >
In this article I’m going to show you how you can fix a cPHulk Brute Force Protection lock out that you might have accidentally triggered. Read More >
In this article I’m going to talk about enabling the cPHulk Brute Force Protection on your VPS (Virtual Private Server) or dedicated server, in order Read More >
WHM
One of the benefits of cPHulk is the ability to blacklist or whitelist a country in WHM. This is helpful if you want to allow Read More >
If you are on a VPS or Dedicated server hosting plan you have the ability to access your WebHost Manager tool, also known as WHM. Read More >
Note that you will need root access in order to use these directions. Backups are a vital part of any healthy website configuration. Unfortunately, valid Read More >
Create a Notification Email Template Using the WHMCS Ticket System
WHMCS allows you to modify and even create your own custom e-mail templates. For instance, if your client submits and/or replies to a Support Ticket Read More >
If you have already created a Product you can then customize the Welcome Email that is used for each product. In this guide, you can Read More >
With our VPS and Dedicated Hosting plans you can automatically perform cPanel backups. This allows you to schedule and save regular backups of your accounts Read More >
cPanel provides a tool that you can use to transfer from cPanel to cPanel, from one server to another. This is a very powerful tool Read More >
WebHost Manager
In this tutorial, we will walk you through creating a cPanel account in WHM. With WHM you can manage and host separate cPanel accounts independent Read More >
Admin
cPanel has a lot of features for managing files, email, databases, and more on cPanel-managed Shared hosting plans. But what is WHM? WebHost Manager (WHM) Read More >
On Dedicated Servers, Web Host Manager (WHM) can be accessed in two ways: via AMP, or directly through your URL. In this article, we will Read More >
WebHost Manager (WHM) allows server administrators to manage cPanel accounts. When you want to modify settings for multiple cPanel accounts, Below we cover: What is Read More >
As a reseller, there may be times when you need your users to change their password for cPanel. For example, if you notice malware or Read More >
Functions
If you are running a VPS or Dedicated Server with cPanel, you can use the WebHost Manager (WHM) interface to modify the configuration and behaviors Read More >
If you have a Dedicated Hosting account with InMotion Hosting you do have the ability to use your server to host other websites. Many people Read More >
What is reseller access within WHM? A reseller is a cPanel account that has the ability to create other cPanel accounts. Because these resellers can Read More >
What is WHM? Web Host Manager (WHM), is a program that allows you administrative access to your Reseller Hosting account. As a reseller, you will Read More >
In this tutorial: Creating a Package Pre-Configured Packages Creating a hosting package in your WHM allows you to specify several different settings for a cPanel Read More >
Email Settings
Your Mailserver is used to transmit all emails that are sent or received between you and other people. Since there are many different ways to Read More >
The Statistics Software Configuration section of the WHM allows you to control the software being used to provide statistics to your users. This includes providing Read More >
How to change your MX Records using the WebHost Manager (WHM)
These instructions are for VPS and Dedicated server accounts and require that you have root access. Mail Exchanger (MX) records are generally used to determine Read More >
cPanel accounts can be given reseller access either during the initial cPanel account setup or after the account has already been created by using the Read More >
Our Shared Hosting accounts have a maximum hourly email limit of 250. This means that no account can send out more than 250 emails per Read More >
Security
WebHost Manager (WHM) includes many tools to help you secure your cPanel server. Steps such as limiting logins by IP address, enabling two-factor authentication (TFA), Read More >
Setup/Config
As a dedicated server account owner, you have the ability to control almost everything on your server. One of the more important things you will Read More >
Do you need SSH access to the root account of your hosting server? You can securely manage your server with command line right from the Read More >
After installing WHMCS onto your site, you may want to change the client side logo to your own. This way you can continue your branding Read More >
Shell access is enabled by default on our Shared Hosting Accounts, VPS and Dedicated servers. When you try to SSH into your server and you Read More >
The time zone can be changed in WHM through the Server Time settings. You can also view the current time zone assigned to your server Read More >
If you are a Reseller, or simply hosting multiple websites on a VPS or Dedicated Server, the cPanel’s built-in AutoSSL feature lets you provide HTTPS Read More >
Just like in the cPanel, you can change the default language in your WHM. This article shows you how to quickly make that change. Change Read More >
In this article we will discuss the procedure in changing your root password for MySQL. Please note that this task is available only to our Read More >
Fork bombs occur when a cascade of processes duplicate themselves until a server’s resources are used up. This can be the result of malicious programming Read More >
Status / Info
In this article we’ll discuss what a load average on your server is, and how you can monitor this number on your VPS (Managed Virtual Read More >
It’s important to keep recent software updates running on your VPS. In this article, we will show you how to check versions for the cPanel Read More >
One important statistic that you need to be aware of when managing a dedicated hosted server is your disk usage. Servers do not come with Read More >
How to Quickly view Load Averages One of the quickest ways to see how your VPS and Dedicated Server is doing is to look at Read More >
Within your WHM (Web Host Manager), you have the ability to monitor disk space and bandwidth usage for the cPanel accounts that you manage. How Read More >
WHMCS
In this guide I will explain what WHMCS is, and guide you on the basics of how to use it. Resellers may request one WHMCS Read More >
WHMCS is a content management system for web hosting resellers. WHMCS is also a complete e-commerce tool you can use to sell products. With your Read More >
As a reseller you may need a Billing or Support system in place where your customers can request help, or make payments. WHMCS is a Read More >
WHCMS is a powerful content management system for web hosting resellers. WHMCS provides you with every tool you will need to manage your reseller business. Read More >
Configuring WHCMS General Settings Once you have followed the installation procedures for WHMCS to set up your Reseller capabilities you can start to familiarize yourself Read More >
Every once in a while, important contact information for a website that you are hosting on your VPS/Dedicated server needs to be changed. The primary Read More >