How to Automate Updates for cPanel and System Software via WHM

1. Log in to WHM #

• Log in to WHM either with the root or sudo reseller account. Normally you will use one of the URLs below;

http://your_server_ip:2087

https://your_server_hostname:2087

2. Access Update Preferences #

• In the WHM dashboard, search for “Update Preferences” in the search bar or navigate to: Home > Server Configuration > Update Preferences.

3. Configure Update Settings #

In the Update Preferences interface, you can configure the following:

• cPanel & WHM Updates:
  • Choose the release tier that suits your environment:
    • Release: Stable and tested updates.
    • Current: Includes the latest features, but slightly less tested.
    • Edge: Early releases for testing, not recommended for production.
  • Select Automatic Updates to ensure updates are installed without manual intervention.

• Once you’ve configured your preferences, click Save to apply the changes.
• System Update
  • Navigate to Software >>System Updates and check the Include kernel packages checkbox
  • Click on Update to start the process immediately, otherwise the packages will be updated at pre-set time
  • This will update all packages with latest ones.

4. Update Server Software #

• Software packages are usually configured to update automatically.
• You can however run a manual update by navigating to Software >> Update Server Software
• Then click on Proceed

5. Verify Update Logs #

• After configuring automatic updates, periodically review update logs to ensure updates are running smoothly:
  • Navigate to Home > Server Status > Update Log to view the update history.