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how to change cpanel password

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You can change your cPanel account password through the control panel by following these steps:

Step One: Access Security Settings

  1. Log into your cPanel control panel
  2. Select the "Password & Security" icon

Password & Security icon in cPanel control panel

Step Two: Fill Password Change Form

A page will appear containing three fields:

  1. Enter your old password in the first field "Old Password"
  2. Choose one of the following two methods for the new password:
  • Method One: Use the "Password Generator" to create a strong password automatically
  • Method Two: Enter your own password in both "New Password" and "Confirm New Password" fields

Password change form in cPanel

Step Three: Apply Changes

  1. After filling all fields, click "Change Password" to confirm the change
Tip: We recommend using the built-in password generator in cPanel to create a strong and secure password containing a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Secure Password Requirements

Make sure your new password contains:

  • Adequate Length: At least 8 characters (preferably 12 or more)
  • Mixed Case Letters: Combination of A-Z and a-z
  • Numbers: From 0-9
  • Special Characters: Such as !@#$%^&*
  • Avoid Personal Information: Don't use your name or birth date
Important Warning: Save your new password in a secure location. Changing the password will affect all services linked to your account such as FTP and email.
Note: After changing the password, you may need to update the settings in FTP programs and email clients to match the new password.
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