This site utilizes JavaScript to function correctly. Looks like it's disabled on your browser. Please enable it for your best experience.

For instructions on enabling JavaScript, click here

Skip to main content
Search

Just Host Web Hosting Help

How to Access the System Console

There are various reasons to access the system console. To access the System Console, you must be logged into WHM. If you have not logged in before, please see: Logging into WHM.

Once logged in:

  1. Login to WHM.
  2. In the Search box on the left-side panel, locate and expand the Server Configuration section and select Terminal from the list.
  3. The first time you access the terminal, you will see a warning stating:

    Warning Exercise extreme caution if you use this interface. Misuse of command line tools can destroy data or even render your server unusable.

  4. Click the button labeled I understand and want to proceed to continue. A terminal will then open.
  5. Congratulations, you can begin using Linux commands to manage your server.

    Warning: Commands that you enter in this interface can render your server inoperable. We strongly recommend that only users with command-line experience use this feature.

Knowledgebase Article 115,913 views bookmark
share
Share or save this via:
tags: dedicated root vps whm


Was this resource helpful?
Helpful Unhelpful


Did this resolve your issue?
Solved Unsolved


Please add any other comments or suggestions about this content:





Recommended Help Content

VPS and Dedicated Hosting: Enabling FTP on New Servers
This article will explain how-to enable FTP on a newly provisioned VPS or Dedicated cPanel server. Since FTP is an unsecured connection point to the server, cPanel has it disabled by default in version 11.86 or prior.
Knowledgebase Article 47,492 views tags: dedicated file ftp root server transfer vps

Enable Non Legacy Backup on Dedicated or VPS Servers
This article will explain how to configure your dedicated or VPS server to use the new (non legacy) backup system.
Knowledgebase Article 113,678 views tags: backup dedi dedicated vps

VPS or Dedicated Hosting - Enabling Sudo Access
How to quickly grant sudo access from the control panel
Knowledgebase Article 160,465 views tags: dedicated sudo

Related Help Content

cPanel says "You are logged in using the root or reseller password."
Explanation of the cause of the warning and how to remove it.
Knowledgebase Article 93,222 views tags: reseller root

How to edit PHP Configuration
How to edit PHP Configuration --- VPS or Dedicated
Knowledgebase Article 183,910 views tags: dedicated php root vps whm

Access Mail Logs on Dedicated or VPS Servers
This article will explain how to view the email logs on a Dedicated or VPS server. This may be usefull if you are experiencing trouble with your email.
Knowledgebase Article 149,217 views tags: dedi dedicated logs mail vps whm

CentOS 7 and cPanel Upgrades
VPS and Dedicated customers with servers running the CentOS 6 operating system will not be able to upgrade cPanel past version 86. The cPanel team will still support CentOS 6 with cPanel 86 until March 31st, 2021.
Knowledgebase Article 116,949 views tags: centos cpanel dedicated hosting private server upgrade virtual vps

VPS or Dedicated Hosting - cPHulk Brute Force Protection
How to protect your Dedicated Server using cPHulk
Knowledgebase Article 145,452 views tags: dedicated security whm

VPS or Dedicated Hosting - Assigning Dedicated IPs
How to assign a dedicated IP to a domain on a dedicated server.
Knowledgebase Article 215,478 views tags: dedicated ip

Changing the OS on a VPS and Dedicated
This article explains the proper procedure for requesting an OS Reload.
Knowledgebase Article 93,150 views tags: dedicated vps

Unable To Open Backup on Dedicated or VPS
How to fix inaccessible backups on Dedicated or VPS servers due to backup size.
Knowledgebase Article 130,794 views tags: backup dedi dedicated inaccessible loop stuck vps

*Promotional pricing is for the first term only and regular rates apply upon renewal. 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee does not extend to domain names.

** Google ad credits are only available to customers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom at this time.

¹ VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price and will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. Learn more.