Checklist
- Set hostname and reverse DNS.
- Install supported operating system.
- Install cPanel/WHM using current vendor documentation.
- Configure networking and resolver settings.
- Set root password and SSH security.
- Configure nameservers.
- Enable firewall.
- Configure backups.
- Install CloudLinux or other licensed tools if needed.
- Configure EasyApache and PHP versions.
- Set mail hostname, DKIM, SPF, and rDNS alignment.
- Create packages before adding customers.
Server owner responsibility
Owning a server includes updates, firewall, backups, monitoring, licenses, abuse response, mail reputation, DNS, and customer communication. Keep a written checklist so routine tasks are not handled from memory.
Quick support handoff
If this article does not solve the issue, open a support ticket with the domain, service name, exact error, time the problem started, and what changed recently.
