How to Change your root Password in WHM InMotion Hosting ContributorUpdated on January 22, 2026 1 Minute Read It’s best practice to rotate all your passwords on a regular basis. It’s important to maintain security for your root password due to the access root provides to your server. Having root access on a Linux server is similar to having administrator access on a Windows computer. You must have root access to your server to update the root password. Changing your Root Password in WHM Log into WHM. Select Server Configuration from the main menu. Select “Change Root Password.” Enter your new root password (twice) and select “Change Password.” It’s important that you notify InMotion Hosting of your new root password since it is in the agreement you accepted when you requested root access to the server. If you need further assistance please feel free to contact our support department. Share this Article InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles WP Cerber Security Antispam and Bot Detection Settings WP Cerber Security Tools Search for PunyCode Look-alikes With Hold Integrity IDN Checker How to Secure WordPress using Security Keys and Salts Resetting the cPanel Password in WHM How to Change your root Password in WHM How To Open a Port in UFW How to Stop and Disable Firewalld Content Security Policy (CSP) Headers – Complete Reference Guide Why You Need To Keep Your Website’s PHP Version Up-to-Date
