How to Change cPanel Account Reseller or Ownership in WHM

If you're a hosting provider or server admin using WHM (Web Host Manager), you may need to transfer ownership of a cPanel account from one reseller to another. This task is common when reorganizing accounts or migrating customers.

Learn how to update the reseller or ownership settings of a cPanel account in WHM using clear steps and screenshots.

What You'll Learn

Change Ownership of a Single cPanel Account

Step 1: Log in to WHM

• Go to your WHM login page and enter your root or reseller credentials.

  

Step 2: Open “Modify an Account”

• In the WHM dashboard, use the search bar (top-left) and type Modify an Account.Click on it.

  

• List of accounts shown in “Modify an Account” section

  

Note: The older "Change Ownership of an Account" option now redirects here.

Step 3: Select the cPanel Account

• From the list, find the cPanel account you want to transfer and click the Modify button next to it.

  

Step 4: Change the Account Owner

• Scroll down to the Account Owner section. From the drop-down menu, choose the new reseller or owner you want to assign to the account.

  

Step 5: Save the Changes

• Scroll to the bottom and click Save to apply the changes.

Change Ownership of a Multiple cPanel Accounts

If you're moving several accounts at once, WHM allows you to change ownership in bulk.

Step 1: Access “Change Ownership of Multiple Accounts”

• In the WHM search bar, type Change Ownership of Multiple Accounts, then click the option when it appears.

  

Step 2: Choose the Current Reseller

• You’ll see a list of resellers. Select the reseller whose accounts you want to manage and click Submit.

  

Step 3: Select the Accounts to Transfer

• You’ll now see all cPanel accounts under that reseller. Tick the boxes next to the accounts you want to change.

  

Step 4: Assign the New Owner

• Scroll to the bottom of the list. Choose the new owner or reseller from the drop-down menu, then click Change Owner of Selected Accounts.

  

Step 5: Save the Changes

• Scroll to the bottom and click Save to apply the changes.

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