# How to change your cPanel password

> Set or change your cPanel password through MyKualo or the Password & Security tool, and keep your hosting account secure.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/cpanel-getting-started/how-to-change-your-cpanel-password
Updated: 2026-06-11

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By default, Kualo does not email your cPanel password. You normally log in to cPanel through MyKualo, so you may not have a separate cPanel password set. If you prefer to log in directly at `yourdomain.com/cpanel`, you can set or change your cPanel password using one of the two methods below.

## Two ways to change your cPanel password

### Option 1: reset via MyKualo

Use this method if you have never set a direct login password, or if you have forgotten your current one.

1. Log in to MyKualo.
2. Go to **My Services**.
3. Find your hosting account and click **View Details**.
4. Open the **Password** tab.
5. Enter and save a new secure password.

You can then log in directly at `yourdomain.com/cpanel` using your cPanel username and the new password.

### Option 2: change it within cPanel

Use this method if you already know your current cPanel password and are logged in.

1. In cPanel, open **Password & Security** (in the **Preferences** section).
2. Enter your **Old Password**, then your **New Password** and **New Password (Again)**. Aim for a strong score on the **Strength** meter, or click **Password Generator** to create a strong password automatically.
3. Click **Change your password now!**

![The Change Password form in cPanel's Password & Security tool](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/3c/50/3c5058e12d20e8c825b14759cbe3b62d8745708c.png)

Changing your password here ends your current session, so you will be logged out and can sign back in with the new password.

## Keeping your account secure

Your cPanel password controls access to your entire hosting account, so it is worth protecting carefully. A few straightforward habits make a real difference:

- **Use a strong, unique password.** Our [safe passwords guide](/knowledgebase/getting-started/safe-passwords) explains what makes a password strong, and how to use a password manager to generate and store complex passwords securely.
- **Never store passwords in plain text.** A password manager is far safer than a spreadsheet or a sticky note.
- **Do not share passwords by email.** Email is not encrypted and is an easy target.

## Giving a developer access to cPanel

If a web developer or other third party needs access to your cPanel, the best approach is to add them as a sub-user in MyKualo rather than changing and sharing your cPanel password. Sub-users can be granted permission to access cPanel, contact support, and manage services - all without knowing your credentials, and you can limit or revoke their access at any time.

Learn how to [add contacts and sub-accounts in MyKualo](/knowledgebase/billing-account/how-to-add-contacts-and-sub-accounts-in-mykualo).

:::tip
Adding a sub-user is generally better practice than sharing your cPanel password. It keeps your credentials private and gives you full control over what the sub-user can and cannot do.
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If you have forgotten your password and cannot log in, you can also [reset it from the client area](/knowledgebase/cpanel-getting-started/how-to-reset-your-cpanel-password).

If you need a hand, our support team is available 24/7 - just [open a support ticket](/knowledgebase/getting-started/how-to-create-a-support-ticket-in-mykualo).


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