{"id":2509,"date":"2025-08-04T08:55:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=2509"},"modified":"2025-08-04T08:55:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:55:03","slug":"how-to-add-a-package-in-whm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/how-to-add-a-package-in-whm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Package in WHM? (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing hosting accounts efficiently is a critical part of any web hosting business. If you&#8217;re running a reseller hosting service or managing multiple accounts on a dedicated or VPS server, using <strong>Web Host Manager (WHM)<\/strong> can save you loads of time. One essential feature within WHM is the ability to create custom hosting packages \u2014 also known as <strong>add a package in WHM<\/strong>. This functionality allows you to define limits for disk space, bandwidth, email accounts, databases, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through <strong>how to add a package in WHM<\/strong>, why it&#8217;s useful, and best practices to follow. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or looking to scale your web hosting services with Hostrago, understanding WHM packages is crucial for efficient server and client account management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Hosting Package in WHM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>hosting package<\/strong> in WHM is a predefined set of resource limits assigned to a cPanel account. When you add a package in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpanel.net\/products\/cpanel-whm-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHM<\/a>, you set parameters like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disk Space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly Bandwidth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of FTP Accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email Accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addon Domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parked Domains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is extremely helpful when offering various <strong>web hosting plans<\/strong> to customers \u2014 especially if you&#8217;re using <strong>reseller hosting<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/\">Hostrago<\/a>. Instead of configuring resources manually each time you create a new cPanel account, you simply select an existing package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Add a Package in WHM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding packages helps in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standardizing your hosting plans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoiding over-allocating server resources<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saving time<\/strong> during account creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving scalability<\/strong> as your business grows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;re running a <strong>WordPress hosting<\/strong> service, you might have different packages like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic: 1GB Space, 10GB Bandwidth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard: 5GB Space, 50GB Bandwidth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium: 10GB Space, Unlimited Bandwidth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With these predefined options, onboarding new clients becomes fast and organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add a Package in WHM? [Step-by-Step]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the actual process of <strong>adding a package in WHM<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log in to WHM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your web browser and log into WHM using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com:2087<br><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your <strong>root login credentials<\/strong> or <strong>reseller WHM login<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Navigate to &#8216;Add a Package&#8217;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>search bar<\/strong> on the left<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>&#8220;Add a Package&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>\u201cAdd a Package\u201d<\/strong> link under the <strong>Packages<\/strong> section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Navigate-to-Add-a-Package-1024x412.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Navigate to 'Add a Package'\" class=\"wp-image-2505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Navigate-to-Add-a-Package-1024x412.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Navigate-to-Add-a-Package-300x121.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Navigate-to-Add-a-Package-768x309.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Navigate-to-Add-a-Package-1536x618.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Navigate-to-Add-a-Package.webp 1903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Fill Out the Package Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you&#8217;ll enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Package Name<\/strong> (e.g., Basic, Standard, Premium)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disk Quota (MB)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly Bandwidth (MB)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max FTP Accounts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Email Accounts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Databases<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Subdomains<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Parked Domains<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Addon Domains<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose appropriate limits according to your hosting plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fill-Out-the-Package-Details.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fill Out the Package Details\" class=\"wp-image-2506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fill-Out-the-Package-Details.webp 502w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fill-Out-the-Package-Details-236x300.webp 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Set Package Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below the resource limits, you\u2019ll find options like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CGI Access<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>cPanel Theme<\/strong> (usually <code>paper_lantern<\/code> or <code>jupiter<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feature List<\/strong> (choose <code>default<\/code> unless you\u2019ve customized it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can leave these at default if unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Set-Package-Settings.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Set Package Settings\" class=\"wp-image-2508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Set-Package-Settings.webp 579w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Set-Package-Settings-300x249.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Save the Package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>\u201cAdd\u201d<\/strong> button at the bottom to save your new package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! You\u2019ve now successfully <strong>added a package in WHM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing or Deleting a Package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To modify an existing package:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>\u201cEdit a Package\u201d<\/strong> in WHM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the package name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To delete a package:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>\u201cDelete a Package\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the one you want to remove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Delete<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Tips from Hostrago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always <strong>name packages clearly<\/strong> (e.g., \u201cStarter_1GB\u201d, \u201cPro_10GB\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly <strong>review package limits<\/strong> based on customer feedback and server usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>feature lists<\/strong> to customize what tools your clients get in cPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid giving unlimited resources<\/strong> unless you have robust server capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer different packages based on your customer segment: bloggers, businesses, eCommerce sites, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re managing a few websites or running a full-scale hosting business, knowing <strong>how to add a package in WHM<\/strong> gives you control, speed, and scalability. It allows you to deliver tiered hosting solutions with ease and maintain consistency across all your client accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Hostrago<\/strong>, we make managing your hosting business simple \u2014 and WHM is a powerful ally in that journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet chosen a reliable hosting provider, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/cheap-shared-hosting\/\">Hostrago\u2019s web hosting services<\/a> \u2014 built for performance, security, and growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing hosting accounts efficiently is a critical part of any web hosting business. 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