{"id":13119,"date":"2021-06-02T11:37:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T11:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/?p=13119"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:56:51","slug":"access-terminal-interface-whm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/access-terminal-interface-whm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Access the In-Browser Terminal Interface from WHM?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Watch this video for a step by step process on how to Access the In-Browser Terminal Interface from WHM<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-video\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dhk_7u1lklU\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In the cPanel and WHM, users can directly access the\u00a0command-line when in session. It is a privilege that is exclusive to those who log in as the root user.<\/p>\n<h2>To Access Terminal Interface from WHM<\/h2>\n<p>1. Log in to your WHM account with your root access.<\/p>\n<p>2. Select the <strong>Server Configuration<\/strong> option from the side menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whm_server_conf.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"718\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Click the\u00a0<strong>Terminal\u00a0<\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whm_terminal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1445\" height=\"485\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A warning will flash on the\u00a0screen suggesting to exercise caution. The command-line tools directly affect the system and, a single error in the commands could cause irreversible damage to the server.<\/p>\n<p>4. Click on\u00a0<strong>I understand and want to proceed<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whm_terminal_proceed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1382\" height=\"343\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. A black screen will appear with a blinking cursor. It is the command-line interface for the server\u2019s <strong>root<\/strong>\u00a0account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whm_terminal_interface.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1601\" height=\"748\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This interface will allow you to manage and make instant changes to the server\u00a0directly from the WHM.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"How to Access the In-Browser Terminal Interface from WHM? | MilesWeb\",\n  \"description\": \"Here's an in-depth guide on how to access the In-Browser Terminal Interface from WHM:  https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/access-terminal-interface-whm\/  Give a thumbs up \ud83d\udc4d if you liked this video.  Subscribe to our channel and get notified for all the latest videos.  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