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This guide offers instructions on upgrading cPanel through WHM. By default, servers with cPanel attempt an automatic update daily, usually overnight based on local server time. However, you may have disabled this feature or need a manual update or upgrade for specific reasons.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to upgrade cPanel via WHM –<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Log in to WHM.<\/li>\n
  2. Utilise the Search tool to locate cPanel, and then choose the \u201cUpgrade to Latest Version\u201d option.
    \n\"upgrade<\/li>\n
  3. Click the \u201cClick to Upgrade\u201d button to initiate the upgrade process.
    \n\"upgrading<\/li>\n
  4. WHM will highlight a progress bar and provide real-time output from the upgrade on this screen.
    \n\"done\"<\/li>\n
  5. Once the upgrade is completed, refresh WHM by clicking on the WHM logo at the top of the screen to explore any newly added features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By following these steps, you can successfully upgrade cPanel via WHM. If you encounter any issues during this process, feel free to contact us for assistance.<\/p>\n

    For more informative articles, regularly visit our Knowledge Base (KB) section.<\/p>\n

    Also Read : How to Use Softaculous to Upgrade an App<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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