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How to Use User Manager in cPanel

User Manager screen in cPanel

Open User Manager

  1. Go to Preferences > User Manager.
  2. Review the users listed on the page.

Add a User

  1. Click Add User.
Add User form in cPanel User Manager
  1. Enter the user’s name and contact email address.
  2. Set the username.
  3. Enter and confirm a strong password.
  4. Choose which services the user can access.
  5. Click Create.

Edit a User

  1. Find the user in User Manager.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Change the user’s details, password, or services.
  4. Save the change.

Delete a User

  1. Find the user in User Manager.
  2. Click Delete.
  3. Confirm the deletion.

Notes

  • Only create users for people who genuinely need access.
  • Disable or delete users who no longer need access.
  • Give each person their own login rather than sharing passwords.