How to change your cPanel password

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How to change your cPanel password

By default, we do not send cPanel passwords via email, including in welcome emails. Instead, you can log into cPanel through MyKualo. If you need guidance on how to do this, please refer to this article.

However, some users may prefer to log in directly by adding /cpanel to their domain. To do this, you will need to set your own cPanel password and use your cPanel username.

Resetting Your cPanel Password

There are two ways to reset your cPanel password:

Option 1: Reset via MyKualo

If you don't know your password or haven't logged in directly before, you can set a new one via MyKualo:

Log into MyKualo.
Go to My Services.
Find your hosting account and click View Details.
Click the Password tab.
This page will display your username and allow you to set a new secure password.

You can then log in directly by adding /cpanel to your domain.

Option 2: Reset Within cPanel

If you already know your existing cPanel password, you can change it within cPanel itself by following these steps:

1) Click the Password & Security icon

2) Enter your current (or old) password

3) Enter and confirm a new password.

4) Click Change your Password Now

That's it! Your cPanel password has been changed.

Keeping Your Account Secure

Your cPanel password is the key to your digital kingdom. Keeping it safe is crucial! Here are some simple but effective ways to protect your account:

Never store passwords in plain text: Instead, use a secure password manager to store them safely.
Avoid sharing passwords via email: Emails are not encrypted, making them an easy target for hackers.
Use a password manager: They generate and store complex passwords so you don’t have to. Popular choices include LastPass, 1Password, and Bitwarden.

If you have a web developer who needs access to your cPanel, instead of sharing your password, add them as a sub-user in MyKualo. This allows them to access cPanel, contact support, and manage services securely. Learn how to add sub-accounts in MyKualo here.