Adding an EasyApache PHP extension without changing every domain EasyApache PHP extensions are installed for specific PHP versions. An extension present for one runtime may be absent from the version used by the…

Changing a WHM server hostname with DNS and certificate checks The server hostname identifies WHM and other system services and can appear in mail headers. Change it through the supported cPanel workflow so…

Checking WHM service status before restarting anything Service Status shows the services monitored by WHM alongside system and disk information. Use it to narrow an incident before restarting components that…

Choosing a cPanel update policy and maintenance window Update Preferences defines the cPanel release tier and update behaviour. Choose a supported policy that balances timely fixes with your testing and…

Configuring actionable WHM contact notifications Useful WHM alerts reach a monitored destination with enough priority to trigger action. Configure recipient details and event priorities together, then…

Containing an account that is sending unauthorised email Contain unauthorised outgoing mail by identifying the actual sending account or application and restricting that source. Removing the queue alone does…

Enabling PHP-FPM for a domain and checking shared document roots PHP-FPM configuration should match the server’s active PHP handler and the domain’s workload. Use a domain-specific change first and account for domains…

Installing an additional supported PHP version with EasyApache 4 Installing another EasyApache PHP version makes that runtime available on the server. Assigning it to a production domain is a separate change that…

Investigating a growing Exim queue in WHM A growing Exim queue means messages are waiting for delivery, but the cause may be temporary remote deferrals, invalid recipients, local faults or…

Planning a supported database-server upgrade from WHM A database-server upgrade affects every application using that engine. Plan compatibility and recovery before starting because WHM’s supported upgrade…

Reading AutoSSL logs for a domain-validation failure AutoSSL logs show which names passed or failed domain-control validation during a certificate check. Read the exact failing hostname and method before…

Replacing hostname certificates for WHM and mail services WHM and mail services use service certificates that may differ from a website’s Apache certificate. Replace the certificate for the actual connection…

Restarting one affected service from WHM A targeted service restart can recover a failed daemon or apply a validated configuration change. It also interrupts dependent connections, so identify…

Reviewing the configured WHM AutoSSL provider and account policy Manage AutoSSL controls the server’s certificate provider and which accounts participate in automatic domain-validated certificate issuance. Review…

Tracing server-side delivery through WHM reports WHM Mail Delivery Reports let an authorised administrator trace server-side message outcomes across their permitted accounts. Use specific identifiers…

Using supported Apache include configuration in WHM Use supported Apache includes for server configuration that WHM does not expose directly. Editing the generated main configuration can be overwritten by…