{"id":2407,"date":"2025-07-25T09:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=2407"},"modified":"2025-07-25T09:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:57:22","slug":"assign-feature-list-from-whm-to-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/assign-feature-list-from-whm-to-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Assign Feature List From WHM To cPanel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When managing multiple cPanel accounts, having control over which features each user can access is essential. That\u2019s where <strong>Feature Lists<\/strong> in WHM come in. If you&#8217;re a hosting provider or server administrator using WHM\/cPanel, you must know how to <strong>assign feature list<\/strong> to specific accounts for better access control and resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide by <strong>Hostrago<\/strong>, we\u2019ll walk you through the complete process of how to assign a feature list from WHM to a cPanel account. Whether you&#8217;re customizing hosting plans or limiting features for specific users, this step-by-step tutorial is everything you need. By the end, you&#8217;ll understand exactly how the <strong>&#8220;assign feature list&#8221;<\/strong> function in WHM can help streamline your hosting services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Feature List in WHM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Feature List<\/strong> in WHM (Web Host Manager) allows server admins to control the tools and options available to <a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel <\/a>users. These lists can be customized to show or hide features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup Wizard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email Accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cron Jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL\/TLS Management and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Assign Feature List From WHM to cPanel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assigning a custom feature list gives you total flexibility over:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plan Customization:<\/strong> Create unique hosting plans (like Basic, Business, or Pro) with specific tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security:<\/strong> Limit access to critical features for beginner users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User Experience:<\/strong> Reduce clutter by hiding unnecessary tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource Management:<\/strong> Disable heavy or unused features for lightweight plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re offering web hosting services via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/\">Hostrago&#8217;s Reseller Hosting<\/a><\/strong>, using Feature Lists is a great way to create tailored experiences for different clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Guide: Assign Feature List from WHM to cPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can <strong>assign a feature list<\/strong> from your WHM dashboard to a cPanel account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log in to WHM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your <strong>WHM root credentials<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/login-to-whm.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"login-to-whm\" class=\"wp-image-2410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/login-to-whm.webp 359w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/login-to-whm-297x300.webp 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Create or Edit a Feature List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the left-hand WHM menu, search for <strong>\u201cFeature Manager\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Feature Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>\u201cAdd a New Feature List\u201d<\/strong>, enter a name (e.g., <code>basic_plan<\/code>), and click <strong>Add Feature List<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the features you want to enable or disable by checking\/unchecking the boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong> at the bottom of the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Create-or-Edit-a-Feature-List-1024x456.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Create or Edit a Feature List\" class=\"wp-image-2408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Create-or-Edit-a-Feature-List-1024x456.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Create-or-Edit-a-Feature-List-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Create-or-Edit-a-Feature-List-768x342.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Create-or-Edit-a-Feature-List-1536x684.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Create-or-Edit-a-Feature-List-2048x912.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Assign the Package to a cPanel Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re creating a new cPanel account or modifying an existing one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While creating: Select the package with the assigned feature list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While editing: Navigate to <strong>List Accounts > Modify Account<\/strong>, and choose the appropriate package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-the-Package-to-a-cPanel-Account-1024x553.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Assign the Package to a cPanel Account\" class=\"wp-image-2412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-the-Package-to-a-cPanel-Account-1024x553.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-the-Package-to-a-cPanel-Account-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-the-Package-to-a-cPanel-Account-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-the-Package-to-a-cPanel-Account-1536x829.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-the-Package-to-a-cPanel-Account-2048x1105.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Assign Feature List to a Package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go back to the WHM home screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for and click on <strong>\u201cPackages\u201d > \u201cEdit a Package\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the package you want to assign the feature list to (e.g., <code>Startup Hosting<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>Feature List<\/strong> dropdown, select the newly created feature list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-Feature-List-to-a-Package-1024x695.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Assign Feature List to a Package\" class=\"wp-image-2411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-Feature-List-to-a-Package-1024x695.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-Feature-List-to-a-Package-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-Feature-List-to-a-Package-768x521.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-Feature-List-to-a-Package-1536x1042.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Assign-Feature-List-to-a-Package-2048x1390.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Verify Assigned Feature List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify if your feature list is correctly applied:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to the relevant <strong>cPanel account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the available features on the cPanel dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the feature list was correctly applied, only the selected tools should appear.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how to <strong>assign feature list from WHM to cPanel<\/strong> is key for any server admin or hosting provider. It allows you to customize the user experience, control resource usage, and enhance overall server security. With this flexibility, you can offer scalable and tailored plans to your customers \u2013 whether you&#8217;re managing a single VPS or running a large-scale reseller business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Hostrago<\/strong>, we ensure that our clients have complete control over their hosting environment. Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/cloud-hosting\/\">Cloud Hosting<\/a> to take advantage of WHM\/cPanel features and empower your hosting business today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need More Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need further assistance on <strong>WHM, cPanel, or Feature List management<\/strong>, feel free to contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/contact-us\/\">24\/7 support team<\/a> or explore our full <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\">Knowledge Base<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When managing multiple cPanel accounts, having control over which features each user can access is essential. That\u2019s where Feature Lists in WHM come in. 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