cPanel / WHM Update Guide

Keeping your cPanel/WHM updated is very important for security, performance, and stability. This guide shows how to update cPanel using SSH command.

1. Login to Server

First, login to your server as root user via SSH.

ssh root@your-server-ip

2. Run cPanel Update Command

Use the following command to force update cPanel/WHM:

/scripts/upcp --force

This command will update all cPanel components to the latest version.

3. What this command does

• Updates cPanel & WHM core system
• Installs latest security patches
• Updates system tools and services

4. Check Update Logs

You can monitor update progress using:

tail -f /var/cpanel/updatelogs/update.log

5. Alternative Method (WHM Panel)

• Login to WHM
• Go to "Update Preferences"
• Select update tier (Stable / Release / Current)
• Run update

Important Note

It is recommended to run updates during low traffic time to avoid service interruption.