How to Use Apache mod_userdir in WHM on a VPS or Dedicated Server

When you want to preview a website on your VPS or Dedicated Server before pointing the domain name. This article explains how to enable and use Apache mod_userdir in WHM.

Apache Mod_userdir is a way to access a user’s website through a URL that contains the cPanel user name. For example, you can set it up so your website can be accessed through various ways, including:

http://<IPADDRESS>/~cPanelUsername/
http://<SERVERNAME>/~cPanelUsername
http://<yourdomain.com>/~cPanelUsername

This can be useful to review your website redesign, your website migration to a new server or you just want to access your account through your web browser in another way.

You can allow users to visit your website by using the mod_userdir Apache mod as a temporary URL. This will allow the URL to function even when no DNS configuration has been set or the domain has not been pointed.

How Do I Setup An Apache Mod_userdir Through WHM?

To setup an Apache mod_userdir follow these steps:

Step 1: Log into WHM for the new server you’re moving to (details to log into your WHM are provided in a welcome email upon purchase)

Step 2: Click on the Security Center button

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Step 3: Click on the Apache mod_userdir Tweak button

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Step 4: Ensure that the checkbox next to Enable mod_userdir Protection is checked

Step 5: Enter the name of the user you want for the corresponding host

Step 6: Click the Save button

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