How do I configure cPanel?

The following article explains how to configure cPanel. cPanel is a control panel interface used to manage a Virtual Private Server. When you log into cPanel for the first time you will be required to configure settings for your account.

To configure cPanel, please follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and connect to your cPanel Control Panel located at https://ip address:2087.
2. Login as the Administrator using the information sent to you in your setup email.
3. Under the Welcome message click Next.
4. Read the cPanel license agreement.
5. Click I Agree.
6. Under Server Contact E-Mail Address enter your email address.
7. Under Nameserver enter the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary nameservers. If you are utilizing the HostMySite name servers you can use the following:
   • NS1.LNHI.NET
   • NS2.LNHI.NET
   • NS3.LNHI.NET
   
8. At the bottom of the page, click Save.
9. Click Next Step to begin the Initial Quota Scan.
10. Click Next Step to continue past the Enable Nameserver screen.
11. Click Next Step to continue past the Resolver Setup screen.
12. Enter a root MySQL password and click Change Password.
13. Click Finish.
14. Click Continue.
15. Under Server Setup, click Tweak Settings.
16. Under Software find Loader to use for Internal cPanel PHP and click the sourceguardian radio button (it is the third radio button).
17. Click Save.

Your cPanel account should now be configured. You may begin adding domains and users as necessary. You only have to complete the above process the first time you log into cPanel.