Resetting your cPanel Password

This article discusses various methods for resetting cPanel passwords. Depending on your hosting type, there are different ways to reset the password of your cPanel.

Please click the links below for the instructions.

• Method 1: Via cPanel (Password & Security section)
• Method 2: Via the WHM
• Summary

Method 1: Via cPanel (Password & Security section)

If you're already within cPanel and want to reset your cPanel password, you can do so through cPanel's Password & Security section.

To reset your password within cPanel:

Note:

1. Click the User Menu icon located in the top-right corner of cPanel.
   
2. Select Password & Security from the options.

   
    

3. Enter your old cPanel password.

   
    

4. Enter your new password twice. You may also use the Password Generator feature to create a secure password.
5. Once done, click the Change your password now! button.

Method 2: Via WHM
This applies to VPS and Dedicated hosting.

The WHM allows you to change passwords for your individual cPanel accounts. If you are in Reseller hosting or unable to reset the password via the cPanel login page, follow the instructions below.

1. Log in to WHM.
2. Using the search bar on the left side, search for List Accounts.
3. Select List Accounts.

   
    

4. On the right-hand side, locate the cPanel account you wish to reset the password.
5. Click the + icon beside the cPanel's domain.

   
    

6. In the Change Password field, enter your preferred cPanel password.

   
    

7. Click the Change button.
8. A confirmation page will appear, notifying you of the password update.

   

Summary

This article explains the different ways to reset a cPanel password, depending on your hosting setup. You can reset the password directly from the cPanel login page, from within cPanel using the Password & Security section, or through WHM for Reseller, VPS, and Dedicated hosting accounts. Each method includes step‑by‑step instructions for updating credentials securely. If you encounter difficulties resetting your password, Bluehost Support can assist after verifying your identity.