WHM (Web Host Manager) is the admin control panel that lets you manage multiple cPanel accounts on a single server. It’s mainly used by hosting companies and resellers to create, edit, and control hosting accounts. cPanel, by contrast, is the interface given to end users to manage their own websites, email, and files. In short, WHM is for administrators, while cPanel is for website owners.

With WHM, you have complete control over your server:

• Create and manage individual cPanel accounts
• Monitor server performance and usage
• Define hosting packages with custom limits
• Configure DNS zones, backups, and security settings
• Install or update server-wide applications

cPanel is the user-friendly control panel that helps website owners manage their hosting account. With it, you can:

• Manage domains, subdomains, and DNS
• Create and configure email accounts
• Upload and organize website files
• Install WordPress or other CMS platforms
• Set up databases and handle backups

Yes, WHM allows you to design custom hosting plans by setting limits such as disk space, bandwidth, number of email accounts, databases, and more. This is especially useful for resellers offering different hosting tiers.

Both WHM and cPanel come with built-in security features like:

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
• Firewalls and IP blocking
• Automatic SSL installation with AutoSSL
• Security Advisor for vulnerability checks

You can also add extra protection using tools like CSF Firewall, ClamAV, or ImunifyAV.

Yes, as long as your hosting plan allows it. You can manage multiple domains, addon domains, parked domains, and subdomains in one cPanel account — each with its own files, databases, and email accounts.

Not really. Both WHM and cPanel are designed with ease of use in mind. WHM has guided wizards for common tasks, while cPanel uses a simple point-and-click interface for managing domains, files, emails, and databases. For advanced server-level settings in WHM, some basic hosting knowledge is helpful.