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.

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The following resources will guide you through the server management tasks available in the WHM / cPanel control panel.

Find Common Log Files on WHM / cPanel Servers
Find log file locations on WHM/cPanel servers. Covers Apache, Exim, MySQL & more to help you troubleshoot server errors and monitor activity.
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Getting Started with WHM and cPanel
Manage your server effortlessly with WHM, whether hosting one site or many. It’s your key to smooth server and cPanel account management.
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Guide to the cPanel Control Panel
Your command center for website management. Use cPanel to manage files, email, databases, and software with our step-by-step guides.
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Install WHMCS
WHMCS streamlines client management, billing, and support for web hosting businesses, saving time with task automation and enabling focus on business growth.
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Listing Your cPanel Accounts
Accessing a list of cPanel accounts on your server is useful for updating customer base, identifying unused accounts, or estimating licensing costs. With cPanel licensing based on account numbers, reviewing this list aids in planning.
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Logging into WHM
Log into WHM via your Liquid Web account by accessing your server dashboard and clicking “Go to WHM.” Enter your server credentials to access WHM or log in directly at yourdomain.com/whm.
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Manage account suspensions in WHM
This article will cover the process of suspending a cPanel account in WHM. There are a number of reasons you may want to temporarily or permanently suspend an account.
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PHP Management in WHM
Master your server’s PHP with WHM. Use EasyApache 4 to install PHP versions, manage extensions, and configure php.ini for your users.
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