How to Change Your Server’s Hostname Using WHM

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 it. For example, vps####.inmotionhosting.com or ded###.inmotionhosting.com. However, you can customize your hostname to improve your ability to send email from your domain/server. In this guide, you can learn how to change the server hostname, using the Web Host Manager (WHM).

Before You Begin

Review the warnings and details below, to ensure a smooth transition from one hostname to another.

Change Hostname

    1. Log into your WHM as the root user.
    2. Type ‘host‘ into the WHM search field.
    3. Click on the option Change Hostname under the section Networking Setup.
    4. Under the section Change Hostname, enter the hostname desired in the New Hostname: field.
    5. Click the Change button.

The hostname change process may take a few seconds to complete. You will see the status and details once the hostname has been changed.

Congratulations! Now you know how to change the hostname for your server, using WHM.

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John-Paul Briones Content Writer II

John-Paul is an Electronics Engineer that spent most of his career in IT. He has been a Technical Writer for InMotion since 2013.

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