How to Setup a Remote Access Key in cPanel 11

Posted on August 21, 2014 by J. Mays | Updated: April 19, 2023

Category: Technical Support | Tags: cPanel, fully managed, Managed Hosting, Remote Access Key

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Remote Access Keys are a cPanel feature that allows external servers and software to communicate with a cPanel & WHM server. Access keys can be used by multiple services and servers, including a cPanel DNS Cluster, Liquid Web’s SSL Automation, or to WHMCS, to communicate without needing each of the server’s root passwords.

Pre-Flight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for setting up a Remote Access Key in cPanel 11.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Fully Managed cPanel 11 server, and I’ll be logged in to WHM as root.

Once you’re logged in as root, click on Clusters:

How to Setup a Remote Access Key in cPanel 11

Then click on Remote Access Key:

How to Setup a Remote Access Key in cPanel 11

On this screen is where you’ll find the Remote Access Key for the user root. You can also generate a new key with the Generate New Key button:

How to Setup a Remote Access Key in cPanel 11

About the Author: J. Mays

As a previous contributor, JMays shares his insight with our Knowledge Base center. In our Knowledge Base, you'll be able to find how-to articles on Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora and much more!