WHM Modify an Account
The Modify an Account function in WHM can be used to update a cPanel account which you previously created. The video and instructions below will provide a walk-through of the process and available options.
To modify an account in WHM:
- In the left menu, under Account Functions, click Modify an Account.
- From the Account Selection list, click the domain you wish to modify.
- You can also search for an account by typing keywords in the Account Search text box.
- Click Modify.
- On the next page, modify the information you wish to change. Your options include:
- Basic Information - This section allows you to edit the primary domain name, username, account owner, contact email, default locale and cPanel theme for the account.
- Resource Limits - This section allows you to edit the package and limits for disk quota, bandwidth, email accounts, FTP accounts, mailing lists, SQL databases, subdomains, parked domains and addon domains.
- Privileges - This section allows you to edit reseller privileges, CGI privilege and shell access.
- DNS Settings - This section allows you to edit DKIM and SPF settings for an account.
- Package Extensions - If there are package extensions included on an account or its package, you may be able to edit certain variables.
- Click Save when done.
- If the settings you have selected do not match an existing package, the Package Conflict Resolution dialog box will appear with the following options:
- Upgrade/downgrade the account to a package that matches the new properties
- Create a new package with this name.
- Update package with new values.
- Set the account to have no package.
- Keep this account on package (not recommended).
- If the settings you have selected do not match an existing package, the Package Conflict Resolution dialog box will appear with the following options: