This article explains how to enable the cPanel password reset feature in WHM. This option allows individual cPanel users to reset their own passwords without logging in to cPanel, which is especially useful if a user forgets their password.
Purpose of Enabling cPanel Password Reset:
The primary purpose of this feature is to:
- Allow users to regain access to their cPanel accounts independently.
- Reduce administrator intervention for password reset requests.
- Improve account accessibility while maintaining controlled access.
Security Impact and Considerations
Enabling cPanel password reset does not weaken server security when properly configured. Password resets are processed using:
- The email address associated with the cPanel account.
- Verification links are sent by the system to confirm the request.
To maintain security, ensure that:
- Each cPanel account has a valid and secure email address.
- Users follow strong password policies.
- Administrators monitor password reset activity if required.
Follow the steps:
- Log in to WHM.
- Select the “Server Configuration” option and click on the “Tweak Settings” sub-option.
- On this page, type “Reset Password for cPanel accounts” in the “Find” box provided.
- This option will be set to “Off”, select “On” and click on the “Save” button.
- You will get a success message as shown below.
This way, you can enable cPanel password reset in WHM.
Alternatively, if you want to reset the admin account password in cPanel, you can use Softaculous. For this, check our article on how to use Softaculous to reset Admin Account Password in cPanel.
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