Dedicated Server Hosting Product Guide Welcome to Dedicated Server Hosting with InMotion. You’ve got serious infrastructure now: a full physical server dedicated entirely to your websites, applications, and business needs. This guide will help you manage it effectively. Whether you’re migrating from shared hosting, scaling up from VPS, or managing enterprise-level applications, dedicated servers give you complete control over your hosting environment. Managed Dedicated Servers provision with cPanel and WHM on Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 LTS, or AlmaLinux 8 or 9, and day-to-day management in WHM works the same on either operating system. Here you’ll find step-by-step tutorials for common tasks like initial server configuration, website transfers, email setup, and security hardening, plus advanced topics like performance optimization, resource monitoring, custom software installation, and server-level troubleshooting. New here? Start the setup journey Experienced? Jump to task areas Just looking? Popular articles Get More Done with Premier Care Managing a dedicated server takes time and technical knowledge. If you’d rather focus on your business instead of server administration, InMotion Premier Care gives you everything you need in one package: Launch Assist consulting hours with our Solutions team, Monarx security monitoring, 100GB of automated backup storage, cPanel license with 100 accounts, and 24/7 Advanced Product Support. Premier Care customers get faster assistance and proactive protection, plus expert help whenever they need it. Learn about Premier Care Talk to a specialist The Dedicated Server Journey Six phases, in the order you’ll actually do them. Start at phase 1 if you just provisioned your server, or jump in anywhere if you already know where you are. 1 Welcome & Orientation ~15 min Get familiar with your Account Management Panel (AMP), locate your server credentials, and log into WHM for the first time. Then schedule your free Launch Assist session: every Managed Dedicated Server includes two hours with our system administrators, available only during your first 30 days. AMP for Dedicated Hosting Schedule Your Free Launch Assist Hours Viewing Your Account’s Technical Information in AMP How to Log into WHM Getting Support for your Dedicated Server Hosting Package 2 Configure the Server ~1 hour Set up cPanel/WHM the way you want it: create accounts, add SSH keys, set your time zone, and configure the basics. Foundation work that saves headaches later. How to Create cPanel Accounts in WHM How To Manage SSH Keys for Your Server How to Change your Time Zone in WHM How to Access cPanels from WHM How to Reset Passwords in WHM 3 Move Your Sites & Email In varies Transfer cPanel accounts with the Transfer Tool, migrate non-cPanel sites, move email, and install your SSL certificate. Verify everything works, then point your DNS at the new server and keep the old host live until propagation finishes. Set up SPF, DKIM, and reverse DNS early: a fresh server IP has no sending reputation yet. How to Transfer from cPanel to cPanel in WHM How to Transfer from a non-cPanel Server Moving Emails to your Dedicated Server Exporting your Database for Transfer How to Install or Move an SSL in WHM How to Change Your Domain Nameservers in AMP InMotion Hosting Nameservers SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and PTR Records: Complete Setup Guide 4 Secure & Back Up do this early Harden your server, schedule backups, and test a restore before you need it. If you only do one thing after migration, do this. The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups Using Backup Manager on Bare Metal Servers How to Get Your Dedicated Server Backups Restored Set the Password Strength in WHM Install CSF on a Dedicated Server Setup cPHulk on a Dedicated Server 5 Operate Day to Day ongoing Monitor resources, manage users, and check logs. The steady-state rhythm of running a server. Dedicated Server Disk Space and Storage Options Dedicated Server RAM (Memory) Guide Dedicated Server CPU Specifications How to Use IPMI in AMP (Dedicated Servers) How To Manage Databases in cPanel with phpMyAdmin HTTP Error Codes: What They Mean and How to Fix Them 6 Scale & Optimize advanced Tune your stack, upgrade hardware, and know when to bring in our Advanced Product Support team for the big stuff. How to Install Redis on Your VPS/Dedicated Server How to Upgrade Your PHP Version Tuning MySQL Basics Advanced Product Support (APS) Explained How InMotion Hosting Solved MySQL Memory Leaks at Scale with TCMalloc Browse by Task Area For when you know what you’re looking for. The same articles, organized by topic. Getting Started with WHM How to Log into WHM How to Create cPanel Accounts in WHM How to Access cPanels from WHM How to Reset Passwords in WHM How to Change your Time Zone in WHM Transferring Your Websites & Data How to Transfer from cPanel to cPanel in WHM How to Transfer from a non-cPanel Server Moving Emails to your Dedicated Server Exporting your Database for Transfer How to Install or Move an SSL in WHM How to Change Your Domain Nameservers in AMP Common Server Tasks Getting Support for your Dedicated Server Do You Need Root Access? How to Request Root Access How to Connect to Your Server via SSH How to use the Process Manager in WHM Server Configuration How to Upgrade Apache How to Upgrade Your PHP Version Update cPanel on a Dedicated Server Server Optimization How to Install Redis on Your VPS/Dedicated Server Tuning MySQL Basics How InMotion Hosting Solved MySQL Memory Leaks with TCMalloc Basic Server Security Set the Password Strength in WHM Install CSF on a Dedicated Server Setup cPHulk on a Dedicated Server How to Enable SMTP Restrictions Hardware & Specs Dedicated Server Disk Space and Storage Options Dedicated Server RAM (Memory) Guide Dedicated Server CPU Specifications Dedicated Server Software RAID Using a Secondary Hard Drive on a Dedicated Server How to Use IPMI in AMP (Dedicated Servers) Backups & Restore The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups Dedicated Backup Storage Using Backup Manager on Bare Metal Servers Backup Manager cPanel Guide for VPS/Dedicated Servers How to Setup Multiple Destinations for your Dedicated Server Backups How to Get Your Dedicated Server Backups Restored Email Service Configuration SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and PTR Records: Complete Setup Guide Email Troubleshooting with WHM How to Enable Greylisting in WHM Fighting Spam with SpamAssassin Advanced Tasks Install Python on your Dedicated Server Add PHP Modules Add Apache Modules Installatron for cPanel Setup Guide Popular Articles The articles dedicated server customers read most. How to Log into WHMControl panel How to Install or Move an SSL in WHMSecurity How to Transfer from cPanel to cPanel in WHMMigrations The Complete Guide to cPanel BackupsBackups How To Manage SSH Keys for Your ServerAccess How to Create cPanel Accounts in WHMControl panel Dedicated Server RAM (Memory) GuideHardware Using Backup Manager on Bare Metal ServersBackups Understand the Concepts For decisions, not tasks. Read these before you buy, choose, or plan. Migrating to Bare Metal What moving to a bare metal server involves and how to plan the migration. Do You Need Root Access? What root access unlocks, what it risks, and how to decide if you need it. What Is InMotion Premier Care? What InMotion can handle for you and what you manage as the server admin. cPanel License Pricing Explained How cPanel licensing works and what it means for your billing and account count. Turn Your Server into a VPS Node with ProxMox When virtualizing your dedicated server makes sense, and how ProxMox does it. IPv4 vs IPv6 from a Consumer’s Point of View What the two protocols mean for your server’s addresses and your visitors. Getting Help When You Need It Our Support Center contains hundreds of articles covering dedicated server management, from basic tasks to complex configurations. Can’t find what you need? Contact our Live Support team for expert support from real humans. Chat or call 24/7 Reach our Live Support team any time by chat or phone. Contact support › Open a ticket in AMP Submit server-specific issues from your Account Management Panel. Log into AMP › Advanced Product Support Senior technicians for complex server-level issues. How APS works › Support for your server What’s included with your Dedicated Server Hosting package and how to use it. Read the guide › More Dedicated Server Management Articles How to Use IPMI in AMP (Dedicated Servers)How To Manage SSH Keys for Your ServerDedicated Server Disk Space and Storage OptionsDedicated Server RAM (Memory) GuideCisco ASA Firewall SpecsDedicated Server Software RAIDDedicated Server CPU SpecificationsIPv4 vs IPv6 from a Consumer’s Point of ViewHow to Turn Your Dedicated Server into a VPS Node Using ProxMoxMigrating to Bare MetalHow to Access Your Dedicated Server with Remote KVMDedicated Backup StorageHow to Setup Multiple Destinations for your Dedicated Server BackupsHow to Get Your Dedicated Server Backups RestoredGetting Support for your Dedicated Server Hosting PackageUsing a Secondary Hard Drive on a Dedicated Server Related Articles Transferring Emails from Your Old Host to InMotion Hosting How to Block Spam Email in cPanel and Strengthen Email Authentication How to Set up FormMail How to Edit HTML Code in cPanel How to Back Up Email Using Thunderbird Renew / Pay for Your Current Plan in AMP What Is DNS and How Does It Work? 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