How to Set Password Strength for WHM/cPanel Users

You can set the password strength for WHM and cPanel users through the Password Strength Configuration in WHM. This feature allows you to enforce rules for user passwords, ensuring they are strong and secure.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Log in to WHM: Access your WebHost Manager interface, typically at https://your_server_ip:2087.
2. Navigate to Password Strength Configuration: In the search bar on the left, type “Password Strength” and click on the corresponding result under the Security Center section.
3. Configure Password Strength: On this page, you can set the minimum required strength for passwords. The strength is measured on a scale of 1 to 100.
   • Recommended Value: It’s recommended to set a value of at least 60 to ensure passwords are not easily guessed.
   • Additional Rules: You can also configure additional rules to enforce more complex passwords, such as requiring uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
4. Save Changes: Click the Save button to apply the new password strength requirements.

Once the new rules are saved, any new password created for a cPanel user or any password change made by a user will have to meet these strength requirements.