How to Restart cPanel Service on a Server via SSH?

Posted on by Shakshi Metha

This guide will assist you in how to restart cPanel using the command prompt. Restarting cPanel will restart all services on the cPanel server, including, MySQL, server, tail watch, and so on.

With SSH access, you can perform system configurations and execute core commands. You can even reboot or restart the cPanel service on your server with SSH.

Rebooting server services is necessary after changing core settings or the service is experiencing problems.

What is cPanel?

cPanel is a web hosting control panel that lets users manage all types of website and server tasks from their hosting accounts. These include checking their web server resources (like bandwidth), managing domain names, organizing website files, creating email accounts, and so on.

cPanel is widely used among many hosting providers. It allows the average user to manage their hosting without any command-line or technical knowledge. Instead, you can simply use a Linux-based graphical interface (GUI) in your web browser.

Typically, you can log in to your cPanel after purchasing a hosting plan. Your hosting service should send you an email that includes a link to your cPanel.

Where Is cPanel in VPS Hosting?

In Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting, cPanel might not be installed by default, especially if you’re using a VPS from a provider that doesn’t include it as part of their standard package.

However, many VPS providers do offer cPanel as an option that you can install during the setup process or later on.

Here’s what you can do to find or install cPanel on your VPS:

  • Check with your provider – Contact your VPS hosting provider to see if cPanel is available for your plan. Some providers offer cPanel as an optional service that you can enable.
  • Installation during setup – When you first set up your VPS, you might have had the option to install cPanel. If you missed this step, you might need to reconfigure your VPS or contact support for assistance.
  • Manual installation – If your provider supports it, you can manually install cPanel on your VPS. This typically involves downloading the installation script from the official cPanel website and running it on your server.

To Restart cPanel Service

1. Log in to your SSH access.

2. Run this command:

/scripts/restartsrv_cpsrvd
Restart cPanel

Restart cPanel

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