Infrastructure, Systems, and Connectivity
This guide explains how metadata is generated, stored, and managed within cPanel & WHM’s backup system. It covers metadata databases, table structures, backup directory formats, and how to manually enable or disable metadata creation through WHM or configuration settings.c
This article explains how to transfer backup files from remote Additional Destinations—such as Amazon S3, FTP, Google Drive, SFTP, WebDAV, and custom locations—back to your server so they can be restored through WHM. It also covers how system backups work, which files and directories are included, and how to configure additional destinations to receive system backup files.
This article explains how performance bottlenecks can occur when Apache’s prefork MPM is misaligned with PHP-FPM child process limits, and how to fix them by tuning Apache worker settings. It also provides an overview of key PHP-FPM configuration directives, their defaults, and how to safely customize them using YAML configuration files in cPanel & WHM.
This article explains what PHP-FPM is, why it is recommended for high‑traffic environments, how EasyApache 4 implements PHP-FPM, how the filesystem and configuration structure works, and which files administrators must create or modify to customize PHP-FPM behavior. It also covers important warnings, best practices, and how to safely restore PHP if packages are removed incorrectly.
This article explains how the Calendar and Contacts Server (CCS) plugin works, how to install or uninstall it, how to connect it to external applications, and how Z-Push ActiveSync support integrates with CCS. It also covers the WP Toolkit plugin, including installation methods, requirements, Deluxe features, updates, troubleshooting, and removal procedures.
This article provides a full reference for all WP Toolkit CLI commands and options available in cPanel & WHM. It explains how to run commands, manage WordPress installations, configure settings, clone sites, copy data, manage plugins and themes, and control WP Toolkit behavior using command-line operations.
WP Toolkit supports custom event hooks that allow administrators to run scripts automatically after specific WordPress‑related actions occur. This feature enables automation for deployments, monitoring, integrations, security workflows, and post‑processing tasks. By enabling event hooks and placing scripts in the correct directory with the correct filenames, WP Toolkit will execute them immediately after the corresponding action completes.
This article explains what types of data cPanel Analytics collects from users and servers, the differences between Interface Analytics and Configuration Analytics, and why some data collection is mandatory. It also covers how Interface Analytics can be enabled or disabled in different cPanel versions.
This article explains how cPanel Analytics collects and uses data about interface usage and server configuration. It introduces the two main components, Interface Analytics and Configuration Analytics, and describes what type of information each one gathers. It also highlights privacy considerations, mandatory data collection, and how this data helps improve reliability and product decisions.
This article explains how to resolve common cPanel license errors such as License File Expired and Cannot Read License File, and then guides you through identifying your hosting provider so you know when to contact them for support.
To run cPanel & WHM on your server, you must purchase a valid license from WebPros. You can buy a license through WHM, the cPanel Store, or the Manage2 partner panel. This guide explains how to activate a trial license, purchase a new license, renew expired licenses, and verify activation on your server.
New cPanel & WHM installations are eligible for a 15‑day trial license, allowing administrators to test the platform before purchasing a full license. This guide explains how to activate the trial license through WHM’s Getting Started process or by using the cPanel Products Trial Form.
