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How to Suspend a User Account

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How to Suspend a User Account

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Click here for DirectAdmin instructions.

 

Follow these steps to suspend a user account in cPanel WHM:

1. Log in to your WHM account.
For instructions on how to log in to your WHM account, please click here.

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2. Once logged in, under Favorites, click List Accounts.

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Note: You can also access this function on the left-hand side panel. Click Account Information, then click List Accounts from the dropdown list.

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3. Look for the account you want to suspend, then click the + symbol for that account.

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4. Additional settings will open for that account. Enter the reason for the suspension, then click the Suspend button.

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5. You'll get a confirmation of the suspension on the following page.

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Follow these steps to suspend a user account in DirectAdmin:

 

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin Reseller account.
For instructions on how to log in to your DirectAdmin Reseller account, please click here.

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2. Once logged in, click Account Manager, then click List Users from the dropdown list.

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3. Look for the account you want to suspend, then click on the checkbox for that account. 

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4. Options for this particular account will open. Click the Suspend button.

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5. Confirm the reason for the suspension using the dropdown box and fill out the details. (Optional)

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Note: Enabling the Override Suspension Message checkbox will allow you to configure a new message to the account user via email.

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6. Once completed, click the Suspend button.

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7. Suspended accounts will have a warning sign next to their username.

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