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How to Change the Root Password via WHM

Last modified: July 2, 2022
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Change the root password via WHM

To change the root password for your VPS  VPS or Dedicated server via WHM: 

1. Firstly, log into WHM.

2. Then, go to Server Configuration > Change Root Password menu.

3. Next, enter the new password in New root Password and Confirm Password fields (you may use built-in Password Generator option to create a strong password).

4. Lastly, click the Change Password button.

Note 1: We advise selecting a secure password and updating it frequently. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and include a minimum of one uppercase, one lowercase, one number, and one symbol.

Note 2: Changing password via WHM doesn’t require server reboot.

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