← Blog · 25 Oct 2026

What Is WHM (Web Host Manager)? Complete Beginner Guide

WHM manages the whole server: creating accounts, packages, DNS, updates, backups and security. cPanel is the panel each customer uses inside their account.

Main tools

• Account Functions: create, suspend, terminate
• Packages and Feature Lists
• DNS and Service configuration
• Server status and backup
• Security Center

WHM runs on port 2087.