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How to Create a New Account in WHM

This guide shows you how to create a new hosting account in WHM. You’ll enter the account details, assign a package, and configure the DNS and mail settings.

Prerequisites / Requirements

  • Access to WHM.

  • Your WHM login details from the welcome email.

  • A domain for the new account.

  • A hosting package already created in WHM.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log in to WHM

Log in to WHM using the credentials provided in your welcome email.

2. Open Account Functions

In WHM:

  1. Click Account Functions.

  2. Select Create a New Account.

3. Enter the Account Information

Under Domain Information, enter:

  • Domain

  • Username

  • Password

  • Email address

4. Select a Package

Under Package:

  1. Select the hosting package you created earlier, such as Package 1.

  2. Under Settings, review the package settings.

The settings are automatically populated from the selected package, so you normally don't need to change them.

5. Skip Reseller Settings

Leave the Reseller Settings section unchanged.

No options need to be selected here.

6. Configure DNS Settings

Enable:

Enable DKIM on this account

This helps improve email security.

7. Configure Mail Routing

Under Mail Routing Settings:

  1. Select Local Mail Exchanger.

  2. Click Create.

Summary / Next Steps

Your new WHM account has been created and is ready to use. You can now manage the account and its associated domain through WHM and cPanel.

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