To create a cPanel account, you need to create at least one hosting package from WHM. You can easily create a package from the Add a Package option in WHM.
1. Login to your WHM Account.
2. Go to Account Functions >> Create a New Account or type Create a New Account in the search box, and 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 wish to host, like example.com
Username: After you enter a domain name, click on this field, and it will automatically fill up your username or enter any other username you wish to use.
Password: Enter a password or use a password generator. Copy the password in a safe place. It will be required while accessing your newly-created account.
Email: Your email address.
Choose a Package: From the drop-down menu. You can choose a package. If there isn't any package available, you can create it from the Add a Package option.![](\"../../../img/whm-reseller-create-account-domaininfo.gif)
Under Settings:
CGI Access: Tick this to enable CGI Access.
cPanel Theme: You can leave it as it is or chooses a theme you wish to use for your cPanel user account.
Locale: You can choose a language for your cPanel user account.![](\"../../../img/whm-reseller-create-account-settings.gif)
Under Reseller Settings:
Make the account a reseller one: Leave it unchecked if you do not want to grant reseller access to your cPanel account.
Under DNS Settings:
Enable DKIM on this account: It is enabled by default. We recommend you to enable it.
Enable SPF on this account: Tick this option to prevent abusers by sending spoof email on behalf of your domain name.![](\"../../../img/whm-reseller-create-account-dnssetting.gif)
4. 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.