What is the procedure for changing the main shared IP address in cPanel?

[Blake Acy]

Can anyone explain the process?

[Elliott]

To change the main shared IP address in cPanel follow the steps:

1) log into WHM.

2) Select Home » Server Configuration » Basic cPanel & WHM Setup.

3) Set the main IP address (only one address) for shared IP virtual hosts in the section The IP address (only one address).

4) As a result, /etc/wwwacct has been updated.

[Blake Acy]

What is a shared IP address?

[Jesse_S]

What is a shared IP address?

The IP address on the server is shared by everyone, not just your domain. Most users don't require a dedicated IP address because popular configurations just require a shared IP address.

[Aiden]

How to find a shared IP address in cPanel?

[Colton Abbe]

Login to cPanel. Click on Statistics on the left side of cPanel and then go to Server Information. Locate your account's IP address.

[Sven]

What is the difference between shared IP and dedicated IP?

[Jake_J]

A shared IP address is shared between users in shared hosting whereas a dedicated IP address means your domain is assigned a committed IP address that is not public or used by any other domains.

[Riley]

Which one is better?

[Blake Acy]

Thanks all. It was a great discussion.