This guide explains how to add a team user in cPanel.
Introduction to cPanel
Manage Team lets you give team members access to selected tools under one hosting account. Assign appropriate roles instead of sharing the owner’s credentials. This guide explains how to add a user through Manage Team. Note: This option is not available on hosting plans below Plan PRO, according to the service description. Check the features currently enabled for your account. To create a team user: Sign in to your cPanel account. Open Preferences and select Manage Team.
3. Click+ Create Team Userto add a user.
Steps to add a cPanel team user
Enter the user’s information and assign only the required roles and permissions.
The following roles are available inManage Team":
Understanding cPanel roles
Role | Description |
|---|---|
Administrator | Provides access to the tools covered by the other team roles, subject to the team owner’s enabled account features. |
Database | Provides access to tools for managing the team owner’s databases, such as MySQL management. |
Provides access to email administration tools, such as routing and mailing lists, where enabled. | |
Web | Provides access to website-related tools covered by this role, subject to the account’s feature configuration. |
5. After entering the details and roles, click+ Createto create the team user. Review and test the assigned access afterward. cPanel
Follow these steps to add a team user without sharing the main account credentials.
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Sources accessed on October 11, 2026. Available features depend on your hosting version and options.
