{"id":2203,"date":"2025-07-01T11:36:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T11:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=2203"},"modified":"2025-07-01T11:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T11:37:00","slug":"change-bandwidth-limit-whm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/change-bandwidth-limit-whm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Bandwidth Limit of cPanel Account from WHM?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel <\/a>accounts requires regular monitoring of bandwidth usage, especially for high-traffic websites. If you\u2019re a server administrator or a reseller, knowing how to <strong>change bandwidth limit<\/strong> of a cPanel account in WHM is crucial. WHM (Web Host Manager) allows root-level and reseller-level users to assign or modify bandwidth quotas for each account based on their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re facing sudden spikes in traffic or planning to upgrade hosting resources for your clients, the ability to <strong>change bandwidth limit<\/strong> ensures smooth website performance and uninterrupted access. At HostraGo, we recommend regular bandwidth reviews to prevent service suspension and improve user satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, we\u2019ll walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to modify bandwidth limits of any cPanel account directly from your WHM panel. Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Change Bandwidth Limit in WHM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bandwidth defines the amount of data your website can send and receive in a given period (usually monthly). Each cPanel account has its bandwidth quota, and exceeding it can result in temporary suspension of the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common reasons to change bandwidth limits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A website experiences unexpected traffic surges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A client upgrades to a higher hosting plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re customizing limits for reseller hosting packages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To prevent sites from going offline due to overuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Bandwidth Limit in WHM? (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore how you can change the bandwidth limit for any cPanel account using the WHM interface:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to WHM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your WHM panel via: <code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com:2087<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>root<\/strong> or <strong>reseller login credentials<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once logged in, you\u2019ll be redirected to the WHM dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Locate the Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the left-hand search bar and type <strong>List Accounts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>List Accounts<\/strong> from the search result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the cPanel account for which you want to modify the bandwidth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>\u201c+\u201d icon<\/strong> to expand its details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Locate-the-Account-1-1024x409.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Locate the Account\" class=\"wp-image-2198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Locate-the-Account-1-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Locate-the-Account-1-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Locate-the-Account-1-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Locate-the-Account-1.png 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Search the account for which you want to change the bandwidth.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-the-account-1024x654.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Search the account\" class=\"wp-image-2201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-the-account-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-the-account-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-the-account-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-the-account.png 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select the account and click on the\u00a0<strong>limit<\/strong>\u00a0button.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/click-on-the-limit-button-1024x653.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"click on the limit button\" class=\"wp-image-2197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/click-on-the-limit-button-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/click-on-the-limit-button-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/click-on-the-limit-button-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/click-on-the-limit-button.png 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Change the Bandwidth Limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the <strong>New Bandwidth Limit (MB)<\/strong> field, enter the desired bandwidth amount in megabytes (MB).<br>Example: Enter <strong>50000<\/strong> for 50 GB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Change<\/strong> button to apply the new settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Access-Limit-Bandwidth-Usage-1024x328.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Access 'Limit Bandwidth Usage'\" class=\"wp-image-2200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Access-Limit-Bandwidth-Usage-1024x328.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Access-Limit-Bandwidth-Usage-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Access-Limit-Bandwidth-Usage-768x246.png 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Access-Limit-Bandwidth-Usage-1536x491.png 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Access-Limit-Bandwidth-Usage.png 1629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Success! The new bandwidth limit has been assigned to the cPanel account.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Change-the-Bandwidth-Limit-1024x378.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Change the Bandwidth Limit\" class=\"wp-image-2199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Change-the-Bandwidth-Limit-1024x378.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Change-the-Bandwidth-Limit-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Change-the-Bandwidth-Limit-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Change-the-Bandwidth-Limit-1536x567.png 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Change-the-Bandwidth-Limit.png 1635w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited Bandwidth Warning<\/strong>: Setting bandwidth to \u2018unlimited\u2019 may lead to resource abuse. Apply this setting carefully, especially on shared servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Usage Reset<\/strong>: Bandwidth usage is reset on the 1st of each month by default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Format<\/strong>: Always input bandwidth limits in megabytes (MB), not gigabytes (GB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Expert Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure about how much bandwidth a website needs or want to upgrade to a more powerful hosting environment, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/contact-us\">contact HostraGo support<\/a>. We\u2019re available 24\/7 to guide you through upgrades, usage reviews, or even custom hosting recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to <strong>change bandwidth limit<\/strong> from WHM empowers you to better manage resources and deliver uninterrupted services to clients. Whether you\u2019re scaling an online store, running a high-traffic blog, or hosting clients as a reseller, bandwidth flexibility is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>HostraGo<\/strong>, we offer tailored hosting solutions with adjustable resource limits, reliable uptime, and expert support to back your hosting needs. Ready to take control of your hosting environment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/\">Choose your hosting plan now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing multiple cPanel accounts requires regular monitoring of bandwidth usage, especially for high-traffic websites. 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