To create a cPanel account, you need to create at least one hosting package. In WHM, you can easily create hosting packages.
**1.** Log in to your WHM Account.
**2.** Go to **Account Functions** >> **Create a New Account** or type **Create** in the menu filter box. The option will appear. Click on it.
**3.** Enter the following details under **Domain Information:**
- **Domain:** The domain name you want to host, such as example.com.
- **Username:** Click anywhere on the blank area, and this field will be filled in automatically. You can also enter any other username you want to use.
- **Password:** Enter a password or use a password generator. Copy the password to a safe place. You will need it to access your newly-created account.
- **Email:** Your email address.
**4**. Under** Package:**
- **Choose a Package: **You can choose a package from the drop-down menu. If there isn't an available one, you can create it from the Add a Package option.
- **CGI Access:** Tick this to enable CGI Access.
- **cPanel Theme**: You can leave it as it is or choose a theme you want to use for your cPanel user account.
- **Locale:** Select a language for your cPanel user account.
**5**. Under **Reseller Settings:**
- **Make the account a reseller:** Leave it unchecked if you do not want to grant reseller access to your cPanel account. This option is only available for root users.
**6**. Under **DNS Settings:**
- **Enable DKIM on this account:** It is enabled by default. We recommend you to keep it enabled.
- **Enable SPF on this account**: Check this option to prevent abusers from sending spoof emails on behalf of your domain name.
- **Enable DMARC**: Enabled by default, and it requires DKIM and SPF to be enabled. If you disable DMARC, you can also disable DKIM and SPF.
**7.** Leave all other options as they are. Please, scroll down to the **Create** button and click it.
Your cPanel account will be created successfully.