The Ultimate Guide to the WHM Control Panel (2025)
Liquid Web offers WHM (WebHost Manager) and cPanel as a unified software package that provides a comprehensive solution for managing web hosting environments. They work in tandem, fulfilling distinct but complementary roles.
WHM (WebHost Manager): The Administrator’s Dashboard WHM is the server-level control panel, primarily used by hosting providers, resellers, and server administrators. It grants the “root” or administrative access to the entire server (dedicated server or VPS). With WHM, you can:
- Create, suspend, and terminate individual cPanel accounts.
- Manage hosting packages and allocate server resources (disk space, bandwidth) to each account.
- Configure server-wide settings, security, and updates.
- Monitor server health and performance.
- Manage DNS, IP addresses, and SSL certificates for the entire server.
cPanel: The End-User’s Interface cPanel is the user-level control panel, designed for individual website owners or clients of a hosting provider. It’s a simplified interface that allows users to manage their specific hosting account without needing server administration knowledge. Through cPanel, users can:
- Manage their website files (via a file manager or FTP).
- Create and manage email accounts.
- Set up databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Install popular web applications (like WordPress, Joomla) with one-click installers.
- Manage domains, subdomains, and DNS settings for their websites.
- Monitor their website’s resource usage.
WHM / cPanel Control Panel Articles
The following resources will guide you through the server management tasks available in the WHM / cPanel control panel.
Adding IP Addresses Manually in WHM
Read more: Adding IP Addresses Manually in WHMTo avoid IP address denial, add addresses manually in WHM after creating them in your Liquid Web account.
Change Your Hostname via WHM
Read more: Change Your Hostname via WHMEasily change your server hostname via WHM, Plesk, InterWorx, or SSH—then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records.
Change Your WHM / cPanel Server Hostname
Read more: Change Your WHM / cPanel Server HostnameEasily change your WHM / cPanel server hostname via WHM — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records.
Changing Your Website IP Address in WHM
Read more: Changing Your Website IP Address in WHMDuring migration, WHM typically updates website IP addresses automatically. But for sites requiring unique IPs for mail and other services, create an IP pool and manually update the site.
Creating Reseller Accounts in WHM
Read more: Creating Reseller Accounts in WHMA guide to creating a reseller account for the sale of server space in WHM.
Database Management in WHM
Read more: Database Management in WHMOversee your server’s databases with WHM. Access phpMyAdmin, manage remote MySQL access, and repair tables to keep data running smoothly.
Editing DNS Zone Files in WHM/cPanel
Read more: Editing DNS Zone Files in WHM/cPanelNeed to edit your DNS zone but don’t know how or where? Follow our straightforward How To tutorial covering setting up custom name servers and as well as how to modify records within WHM and cPanel.
Email Management in WHM
Read more: Email Management in WHMTake control of your server’s email. Manage the mail queue, troubleshoot delivery, and configure mail services for all users from WHM.