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title: How to Create a New Account in WHM
description: "To create a cPanel account, you need to create at least one hosting package. In WHM, you can easily create hosting packages. **1.** Log in to your WHM Account. **2.** Go to **Account Functions** >> **Create a New Account** or…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-create-a-new-account-in-whm/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Create a New Account in WHM

To create a cPanel account, you need to create at least one hosting package. In WHM, you can easily create hosting packages.

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

**2.** Go to **Account Functions** >> **Create a New Account** or type **Create** in the menu filter box. The option will appear. Click on it.
![](/img/whm-reseller-create-a-newaccount-sidebar.gif)

**3.** Enter the following details under **Domain Information:**

- **Domain:** The domain name you want to host, such as example.com.
- **Username:** Click anywhere on the blank area, and this field will be filled in automatically. You can also enter any other username you want to use.
- **Password:** Enter a password or use a password generator. Copy the password to a safe place. You will need it to access your newly-created account.
- **Email:** Your email address.

![](/img/whm-reseller-create-account-domaininfo.gif)

**4**. Under**Package:**

- **Choose a Package:**You can choose a package from the drop-down menu. If there isn't an available one, you can create it from the Add a Package option.
- **CGI Access:** Tick this to enable CGI Access.
- **cPanel Theme**: You can leave it as it is or choose a theme you want to use for your cPanel user account.
- **Locale:** Select a language for your cPanel user account.

![](/img/whm-reseller-create-account-settings.gif)

**5**. Under **Reseller Settings:**

- **Make the account a reseller:** Leave it unchecked if you do not want to grant reseller access to your cPanel account. This option is only available for root users.

**6**. Under **DNS Settings:**

- **Enable DKIM on this account:** It is enabled by default. We recommend you to keep it enabled.
- **Enable SPF on this account**: Check this option to prevent abusers from sending spoof emails on behalf of your domain name.

![](/img/whm-reseller-create-account-dnssetting.gif)

**7.** Leave all other options as they are. Please, scroll down to the **Create** button and click it.
![](/img/create-cp-account.gif)

Your cPanel account will be created successfully.