Changing your cPanel Password

Resetting your administrative passwords regularly can help to ensure that your credentials remain strong and secure. In this guide, you can learn how to change your cPanel password, from within cPanel.

Change a cPanel Password

1. Log into cPanel.

2. 

   Under Preferences, click on the Password & Security icon.

3. Enter the password you used to log into cPanel into the Old Password field.

4. Enter the password you would like to use into the New Password field.

5. Enter the password you would like to use into the New Password (Again): field.

6. Click the Change your password now! button.

NOTICE: If you change your password, you will end your current session. However, your browser should refresh to allow you to log into cPanel, using the new password.

Use Password Generator

Password strength is important to ensure the security of your emails, website files, and data. If you are having a hard time choosing a strong password, cPanel can randomly generate one for you. In this section, you can learn how to reset your cPanel password using the Password Generator.

1. Log into cPanel.

2. 

   Under Preferences, click on the Password & Security icon.

3. Click on the Password Generator button.

   NOTICE: A pop-up will display and a randomly generated password will be displayed immediately. Copy this password for your records.

4. Click the checkbox labeled I have copied this password in a safe place.

   NOTICE: Once a check mark is placed in the checkbox, the Use Password button becomes active.

5. Click on the Use Password button.

6. Click the Change your password now! button.

NOTICE: If you change your password, you will end your current session. However, your browser should refresh to allow you to log into cPanel, using the new password.

Congratulations! Now you know how to reset your cPanel password from within cPanel.