{"id":1646,"date":"2024-12-09T16:20:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T10:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestunixhosting.in\/blog\/?p=1646"},"modified":"2024-12-09T18:25:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T12:55:04","slug":"how-to-set-up-and-manage-hosting-packages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestunixhosting.in\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-manage-hosting-packages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up and Manage Hosting Packages in cPanel for Resellers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestunixhosting.in\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-manage-hosting-packages\/#Key_Features_of_cPanel_Reseller_Hosting\" title=\"Key Features of cPanel Reseller Hosting:\">Key Features of cPanel Reseller Hosting:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestunixhosting.in\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-manage-hosting-packages\/#Benefits_of_Reseller_Hosting\" title=\"Benefits of Reseller Hosting:\">Benefits of Reseller Hosting:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestunixhosting.in\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-manage-hosting-packages\/#Steps_to_Create_a_Hosting_Package_in_cPanel_Reseller_Hosting_Account\" title=\"Steps to Create a Hosting Package in cPanel (Reseller Hosting Account):\">Steps to Create a Hosting Package in cPanel (Reseller Hosting Account):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestunixhosting.in\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-manage-hosting-packages\/#Example_of_a_Basic_Hosting_Packages\" title=\"Example of a Basic Hosting Packages:\">Example of a Basic Hosting Packages:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestunixhosting.in\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-manage-hosting-packages\/#Assign_the_Package_to_New_Accounts\" title=\"Assign the Package to New Accounts:\">Assign the Package to New Accounts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hostathash.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-update-cpanel-license-key-run-license-script.png.webp?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to check cPanel license key and update from command line\/SSH\" \/><\/p>\n<p>cPanel Reseller Hosting allows individuals or businesses to sell web hosting services to others while managing the hosting accounts of their customers. It is typically provided through <strong>WHM (Web Host Manager)<\/strong>, a management tool that comes with reseller hosting packages.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of <strong>cPanel Reseller Hosting<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_cPanel_Reseller_Hosting\"><\/span>Key Features of cPanel Reseller Hosting:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Access to WHM<\/strong>: As a reseller, you get access to <strong>WHM<\/strong>, where you can create, manage, and customize cPanel accounts for your customers. WHM also lets you define resources for each hosting package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>cPanel for End-Users<\/strong>: Each customer gets their own <strong>cPanel<\/strong> account, which is a user-friendly interface for managing websites, emails, databases, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Hosting Packages<\/strong>: You can create hosting packages with different resource limits such as disk space, bandwidth, and number of domains, and then assign these to your customers as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Branding Options<\/strong>: Many cPanel reseller hosting plans allow you to brand the cPanel and WHM interfaces with your logo, making it appear as if you are the hosting provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlimited Domains<\/strong>: Reseller hosting often comes with the ability to host multiple websites (addon or primary domains) under one reseller account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical Support<\/strong>: Typically, the hosting provider (who you resell for) offers technical support. However, as a reseller, you can manage the customer relationship, and often provide first-level support to your customers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Reseller_Hosting\"><\/span>Benefits of Reseller Hosting:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Business Opportunity<\/strong>: Reseller hosting allows you to start your own hosting business without needing to own the infrastructure or manage the servers yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong>: Most reseller hosting plans offer scalable options, meaning you can easily upgrade your hosting as your customer base grows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective<\/strong>: You pay for a reseller hosting plan that includes resources like disk space and bandwidth, and you can resell these at a price point that provides you with a profit margin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-configured Servers<\/strong>: Your reseller hosting provider maintains and manages the servers, so you can focus on running your hosting business without worrying about hardware or software maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Creating a package in a reseller account in <a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel<\/a> allows you to define a set of resource limits (such as disk space, bandwidth, number of email accounts, etc.) that will be available to each account you create. Follow these steps to create a hosting packages in your reseller account:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Create_a_Hosting_Package_in_cPanel_Reseller_Hosting_Account\"><\/span>Steps to Create a Hosting Package in cPanel (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestunixhosting.in\/cpanel-reseller-hosting\/\">Reseller Hosting<\/a> Account):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log in to WHM (Web Host Manager):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>As a reseller, you\u2019ll typically use <strong>WHM (Web Host Manager)<\/strong> to manage your reseller account. Log in to your WHM account using your reseller username and password.<\/li>\n<li>The WHM login URL is typically <code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com:2087<\/code> or <code>https:\/\/yourserverip:2087<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Navigate to Package Section:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>After logging in, find the <strong>&#8220;Packages&#8221;<\/strong> section in the left-hand sidebar.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>&#8220;Add a Package&#8221;<\/strong> under the hosting <strong>Packages<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Define Package Settings:<\/strong> You will now be presented with a form to create a new hosting package. Fill in the following details:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Package Name:<\/strong> Choose a unique name for the hosting packages (e.g., &#8220;Basic Plan&#8221;, &#8220;Advanced Hosting&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disk Space (MB\/GB):<\/strong> Specify the amount of disk space allocated to users for this package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bandwidth (MB\/GB):<\/strong> Define how much bandwidth will be allocated each month for users under this package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Email Accounts:<\/strong> Set the limit for how many email accounts users can create under this package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Databases:<\/strong> Set the maximum number of databases allowed for users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max FTP Accounts:<\/strong> Define the number of FTP accounts that users can have under this package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Subdomains:<\/strong> Set the maximum number of subdomains allowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Addon Domains:<\/strong> Limit how many addon domains users can create in this package.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Parked Domains:<\/strong> Set how many parked domains (aliases) users can have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Email Lists:<\/strong> Set the maximum number of email lists that users can create.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Settings (Optional):<\/strong> There are several other options that you can choose to configure:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shell Access:<\/strong> Decide if users can access the server via SSH.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CGI Access:<\/strong> Decide if CGI scripts can be used by the users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FrontPage Extensions:<\/strong> Enable or disable FrontPage Extensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSL (Secure Sockets Layer):<\/strong> Allow users to install SSL certificates on their domains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apache SpamAssassin:<\/strong> Enable or disable SpamAssassin for email spam filtering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Email Filters:<\/strong> Set a limit on how many email filters can be created.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Mailing Lists:<\/strong> Set a limit for how many email lists a user can create.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set Resource Limits:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>After entering all the package details, review the resource limits and adjust them as necessary based on the type of package you are creating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save the Package:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve configured the package according to your needs, click the <strong>\u201cAdd Package\u201d<\/strong> button to save the new hosting package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_a_Basic_Hosting_Packages\"><\/span>Example of a Basic Hosting Packages:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Package Name:<\/strong> Basic Hosting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disk Space:<\/strong> 1 GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bandwidth:<\/strong> 10 GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Email Accounts:<\/strong> 10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Domains:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Subdomains:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Databases:<\/strong> 2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max FTP Accounts:<\/strong> 5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Parked Domains:<\/strong> 0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Addon Domains:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allow Shell Access:<\/strong> No<\/li>\n<li><strong>CGI Access:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSL Support:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assign_the_Package_to_New_Accounts\"><\/span>Assign the Package to New Accounts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the package is created, you can assign it to new hosting packages accounts when you create them from WHM.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In WHM, go to <strong>&#8220;Create a New Account&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Account Settings<\/strong>, you will be able to select the package you just created from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By using these steps, you&#8217;ll be able to easily create and manage hosting packages for your clients under your reseller account in cPanel\/WHM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>cPanel Reseller Hosting allows individuals or businesses to sell web hosting services to others while managing the hosting accounts of their customers. 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