Changing Your cPanel Password

Changing Your cPanel Password

Your cPanel password allows you to access cPanel, MySQL, SSH, and your primary FTP account. For security, you should change it when you first set up your website and update it regularly.


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Important: Always protect your password. Use a strong, unique password and change it frequently to keep your account secure.
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Tip: If you forget your cPanel password, you can reset it via the One&OnlyHost Hosting Panel at my.oaohost.com for most hosting accounts.

For some managed VPS and dedicated servers, you may not be able to reset the password from the Hosting Panel. In this case, you can:

  • Go to your cPanel login page.

  • Click Reset Password , enter your cPanel username and email address, and follow the prompts.

  • If you do not see the Reset Password option, open a support ticket so we can enable it for you.

How to Change Your cPanel Password

  1. Log in to cPanel

    InfoIf you need help logging in, see Logging in and out of cPanel .

  2. Open the Password & Security Tool

    • Jupiter theme: On the Tools page, go to Preferences → Password & Security .
      cPanel - Preferences - Password & Security icon

    • Paper Lantern theme: In the Preferences section, click Password & Security .
      cPanel - Password & Security icon

  3. Enter Your Current Password
    In the Old Password field, type your existing password.

  4. Set a New Password

    • In the New Password field, enter your new password.

    • In the New Password (Again) field, re-enter the password to confirm it.

    • You can also click Password Generator to create a strong, random password.

  5. Save Your Changes
    Click Change your password now!
    Your new password takes effect immediately.



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