Managed VPS Hosting Product Guide Welcome to Managed VPS Hosting with InMotion. Your virtual private server gives you dedicated resources, root-level control, and room to grow, without the cost of a full physical server. Managed VPS Hosting includes your choice of cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) or Control Web Panel (CWP) for server administration, so this guide covers both. Here you’ll find step-by-step tutorials for common tasks like initial server configuration, website transfers, email setup, and security hardening, plus advanced topics like performance optimization, backups and snapshots, and server-level troubleshooting. New here? Start the setup journey Experienced? Jump to task areas Just looking? Popular articles Get More Done with Premier Care Managing a VPS takes time and technical knowledge. If you’d rather focus on your business instead of server administration, InMotion Premier Care bundles the essentials into one monthly service: advanced security, automated backups, Launch Assist consulting hours, and 24/7 priority support. Premier Care customers get faster assistance and proactive protection, plus expert help whenever they need it. Learn about Premier Care Talk to a specialist The Managed VPS Journey Six phases, in the order you’ll actually do them. Start at phase 1 if you just provisioned your server, or jump in anywhere if you already know where you are. 1 Welcome & Orientation ~15 min Get familiar with your Account Management Panel (AMP), locate your server credentials, and log into your control panel (cPanel/WHM or Control Web Panel) for the first time. Then schedule Launch Assist: Managed VPS plans include free time with our Solutions team to help with transfers and setup. AMP for VPS Users Getting Started with Managed VPS Hosting Schedule Your Free Launch Assist Session Viewing Your Account’s Technical Information in AMP How to Log into WHM Logging into Control Web Panel (CWP) VPS Hosting Technical Support Options 2 Configure the Server ~1 hour Set up your control panel the way you want it: create accounts, add SSH keys, set your time zone, and configure the basics. Foundation work that saves headaches later. How to Create cPanel Accounts in WHM How To Manage SSH Keys for Your Server How to Change your Time Zone in WHM How to Access cPanels from WHM How to Reset Passwords in WHM Add a Control Web Panel (CWP) User How to Create Packages in CWP 3 Move Your Sites & Email In varies Transfer cPanel accounts with the Transfer Tool, migrate non-cPanel sites, move email, and install your SSL certificate. Verify everything works, then point your DNS at the new server and keep the old host live until propagation finishes. Set up SPF, DKIM, and reverse DNS early: a fresh server IP has no sending reputation yet. How to Transfer from cPanel to cPanel in WHM How to Transfer a Website from a Non-cPanel Server Migrating Accounts from cPanel to CWP How to Transfer Email to your VPS Exporting your Database for Transfer How to Install or Move an SSL in WHM How to Change Your Domain Nameservers in AMP SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and PTR Records: Complete Setup Guide 4 Secure & Back Up do this early Harden your server, schedule backups, and test a restore before you need it. If you only do one thing after migration, do this. The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups Automating Backups in WHM VPS Snapshots and the Best 5 Ways to Use Them Securing Your VPS: 24 Ways to Harden Your Server Installing ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) Enable cPHulk Brute Force Protection ClamAV or ImunifyAV Antivirus Scanner 5 Operate Day to Day ongoing Monitor disk space, manage accounts, and check logs. The steady-state rhythm of running a server. Running Out of Disk Space on VPS Enable cPanel Disk Usage Notifications for your VPS How to List Accounts in your cPanel Server How to use the Process Manager in WHM Restarting your VPS in AMP How To Manage Databases in cPanel with phpMyAdmin HTTP Error Codes: What They Mean and How to Fix Them 6 Scale & Optimize advanced Tune your stack, upgrade your plan when you outgrow it, and know when to bring in our Advanced Product Support team for the big stuff. How to Install Redis on Your VPS/Dedicated Server How to Upgrade Your PHP Version Tuning MySQL Basics The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing WordPress Performance Upgrade to VPS NVMe SSD Hosting Advanced Product Support (APS) Explained Browse by Task Area For when you know what you’re looking for. The same articles, organized by topic. Getting Started with cPanel & WHM How to Log into WHM How to Log into cPanel How to Create cPanel Accounts in WHM How to Access cPanels from WHM How to Reset Passwords in WHM How to Change your Time Zone in WHM Control Web Panel (CWP) What is Control Web Panel? Logging into Control Web Panel (CWP) How to Manage Your CWP Server from AMP Add a Control Web Panel (CWP) User Domains and Subdomains in CWP DNS Records in CWP Change PHP Version in CWP Transferring Your Websites & Data How to Transfer from cPanel to cPanel in WHM How to Migrate Your Website Using cPanel How to Transfer a Website from a Non-cPanel Server The Ultimate Guide for Migrating WordPress Websites How to Transfer Email to your VPS Using Launch Assist for Website Transfer Requests How to Change Your Domain Nameservers in AMP SSL Certificates Free AutoSSL in WHM Fix for AutoSSL Not Running on a VPS Installing SSL Certificates with cPanel How to Install or Move an SSL in WHM PHP & Server Software How to Install PHP Versions in EasyApache 4 MultiPHP Manager in cPanel / WHM MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel / WHM How to Update cPanel in your VPS Softaculous Instant Installer Email Service Configuration Creating Email Accounts in cPanel Create an Email Account in CWP SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and PTR Records: Complete Setup Guide Fighting Spam with Spam Filters How to Enable SMTP Restrictions How to Enable Greylisting in WHM Email Troubleshooting with WHM Server Security Securing Your VPS: 24 Ways to Harden Your Server Installing ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) Enable cPHulk Brute Force Protection ClamAV or ImunifyAV Antivirus Scanner Two-Factor Authentication in cPanel How to Secure cPanel Service Daemons (cpsrvd) in WHM DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) Backups & Snapshots The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups Automating Backups in WHM VPS Snapshots and the Best 5 Ways to Use Them Backup Manager cPanel Guide for VPS/Dedicated Servers Enable or Disable Backups for Users of your VPS Databases How To Manage Databases in cPanel with phpMyAdmin Exporting your Database for Transfer Tuning MySQL Basics How to Set Up MariaDB on a VPS CWP Databases: MySQL / MariaDB / PostgreSQL / MongoDB Advanced Tasks Do You Need Root Access? How to Request Root Access How to Connect to Your Server via SSH How to use the Process Manager in WHM Merging cPanel Accounts Convert an Addon Domain into a cPanel Account Using a Custom Server Hostname Customizing cPanel Branding Popular Articles The articles VPS customers read most. How to Log into WHMControl panel Securing Your VPS: 24 Ways to Harden Your ServerSecurity How to Transfer from cPanel to cPanel in WHMMigrations The Complete Guide to cPanel BackupsBackups Running Out of Disk Space on VPSOperations VPS Snapshots and the Best 5 Ways to Use ThemBackups Fix for AutoSSL Not Running on a VPSSSL How to Update cPanel in your VPSControl panel Understand the Concepts For decisions, not tasks. Read these before you buy, choose, or plan. What Is a Virtual Private Server? How a VPS works, and how it compares to shared and dedicated hosting. Managed vs. Unmanaged VPS Hosting What InMotion manages for you and what you take on with an unmanaged server. cPanel vs. CWP: Choosing a Control Panel The differences that matter when picking the panel your VPS provisions with. Differences between cPanel and WHM What each panel controls and when you’ll use one instead of the other. Do You Need Root Access? What root access unlocks, what it risks, and how to decide if you need it. What Is InMotion Premier Care? What InMotion can handle for you and what you manage as the server admin. Getting Help When You Need It Our Support Center contains hundreds of articles covering VPS management, from basic tasks to complex configurations. Can’t find what you need? Contact our Live Support team for expert support from real humans. Chat or call 24/7 Reach our Live Support team any time by chat or phone. Contact support › Open a ticket in AMP Submit server-specific issues from your Account Management Panel. Log into AMP › Advanced Product Support Senior technicians for complex server-level issues. How APS works › Support for your VPS What’s included with your Managed VPS Hosting package and how to use it. Read the guide › More Managed VPS Hosting Articles Running Out of Disk Space on VPSHow to Set Up MariaDB on a VPS: Installation and Initial ConfigurationHow To Write Error Log to FileCentOS 6 – End of Life (EOL)How to Install PHP Versions in EasyApache 4How to Secure cPanel Service Daemons (cpsrvd) in WHMGetting Started With the ImunifyAV cPanel PluginMattermost RSS Feed ConfigurationHow to Install Mattermost Plugins and Integrations (3 Options)Configure Antivirus in Mattermost with ClamAV2 Easy Ways to Embed YouTube Videos in MattermostHow to Install Java on CentOSWhat to Know When Moving to a VPSFix for AutoSSL Not Running on a VPS (3 Easy Options)DNSSEC in cPanel Managed Servers for Better SecuritySecuring Your VPS: 24 Ways to Harden ServerHow to Enable or Disable Backups for Users of your VPSHow to Show IP Address Usage in WHMHow to Get the Most Out of Your VPS HostingHow to List Accounts in your cPanel Server12>> Related Articles How to Log Into AMP with Google Single Sign-On (SSO) Transferring Emails from Your Old Host to InMotion Hosting How to Block Spam Email in cPanel and Strengthen Email Authentication How to Set up FormMail How to Edit HTML Code in cPanel How to Back Up Email Using Thunderbird Renew / Pay for Your Current Plan in AMP What Is DNS and How Does It Work? 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