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title: How to Change the Password of the WHM Root Account in WHM
description: "You can change the root user account password from WHM. **1.** Log in to your WHM Root Account. **2**. Go to **Server Configuration** >> **Change Root Password** or type **Change Root**in the menu filter box. The option will appear. Click…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-change-the-password-of-the-whm-root-account-in-whm/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: WHM Panel
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# How to Change the Password of the WHM Root Account in WHM

You can change the root user account password from WHM.

**1.** Log in to your WHM Root Account.

**2**. Go to **Server Configuration** >> **Change Root Password** or type **Change Root**in the menu filter box. The option will appear. Click on it.
![](/img/whm-root-password-change-sidebar.gif)

**3.** Enter your new password or use the **password generator** option to generate a new random password. Make sure that you save your new password and keep it in a safe place.
![](/img/whm-root-password-change.gif)

**4.** Click on **Change Password**.

Your password will be changed, and you can log in to your WHM root account with your new one.