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title: How to Create a cPanel account within WHM
description: "Before you can use a cpanel account, you first need to create it in the main server's WHM. Below are the steps for creating a cPanel Account **Prerequisites** - WHM logins for either the root Account or a reseller account…"
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-cpanel-account-within-whm/"
updated: "2024-11-29"
category: Cloud servers in Kenya
---

# How to Create a cPanel account within WHM

Before you can use a cpanel account, you first need to create it in the main server's WHM. Below are the steps for creating a cPanel Account

**Prerequisites**

- WHM logins for either the root Account or a reseller account
- You will need to have [created packages](https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-package-in-whm/) on the server

### Step by Step on How to Create a cPanel account within WHM

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

```
http://your_server_ip:2087

https://your_server_hostname:2087
```

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-703.png)

- Once logged in, navigate to  Create a New Account section *(WHM / Home / Account Functions / Create a New Account).*

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-705.png)

- You might also see the option in the Favourite section on the WHM Home page

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-704-1024x455.png)

- Once you have clicked don **Create New Account**, you will see a form that needs you to input the new account details. Input them as you desire.
- Remember to input a strong password, then save it for cpanel access. Take note of the account username too for that will be your cpanel username.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-706.png)

- Once you have filled in the needed details, click on **Create**.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-707.png)

- The account will be created and will be visible under *WHM / Home / Account Functions / List Accounts*

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-708.png)

- You can now access the account's cpanel using these URLs below;

```
http://your_server_ip:2083

https://your_server_hostname:2083

http://your_domain_name:2083
```

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-709.png)

**Cheers, that will be all!**