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title: How to Automate Updates for cPanel and System Software via WHM
description: "#### 1. **Log in to WHM** - Log in to WHM either with the root or sudo reseller account. Normally you will use one of the URLs below; ``` http://your_server_ip:2087 https://your_server_hostname:2087 ``` ![This image has an empty alt attribute; its file…"
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-automate-updates-for-cpanel-and-system-software-via-whm/"
updated: "2024-12-02"
category: Cloud servers in Kenya
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# How to Automate Updates for cPanel and System Software via WHM

#### 1. **Log in to WHM**

- Log in to WHM either with the root or sudo reseller account. Normally you will use one of the URLs below;

```
http://your_server_ip:2087

https://your_server_hostname:2087
```

![This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is image-703.png](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-703.png)

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#### 2. **Access Update Preferences**

- In the WHM dashboard, search for **"Update Preferences"** in the search bar or navigate to: **Home > Server Configuration > Update Preferences**.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-6-1024x262.png)

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#### 3. **Configure Update Settings**

In the **Update Preferences** interface, you can configure the following:

- **cPanel & WHM Updates:**
  - Choose the release tier that suits your environment:
    - **Release:** Stable and tested updates.
    - **Current:** Includes the latest features, but slightly less tested.
    - **Edge:** Early releases for testing, not recommended for production.
  - Select **Automatic Updates** to ensure updates are installed without manual intervention.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-7.png)

- Once you’ve configured your preferences, click **Save** to apply the changes.
- **System Update**
  - Navigate to **Software >>System Updates** and check the I**nclude kernel packages** checkbox
  - Click on Update to start the process immediately, otherwise the packages will be updated at pre-set time
  - This will update all packages with latest ones.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-8-1024x313.png)

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#### **4. Update Server Software**

- Software packages are usually configured to update automatically.
- You can however run a manual update by navigating to **Software >> Update Server Software**
- Then click on **Proceed**

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#### 5. **Verify Update Logs**

- After configuring automatic updates, periodically review update logs to ensure updates are running smoothly:
  - Navigate to **Home > Server Status > Update Log** to view the update history.

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