How to Create a WordPress Hosting Package Without Full cPanel Access

This guide walks you through setting up a simplified WordPress hosting package where users get access only to essential tools like File Manager, WordPress installer, and SSL — without full cPanel access.

Step 1: Create a Custom Feature List

A feature list controls which tools are visible and accessible in a user’s cPanel.

1. Log in to WHM.

2. Go to Packages > Feature Manager.

3. Under Add a New Feature List, enter a name (e.g., wordpress-basic) and click Add.

4. From the list of features, select only the following:

   • File Manager

   • Softaculous Auto Installer

   • MySQL

   • Let’s Encrypt SSL

   • Email options (optional, based on your offering)

5. Click Save.

Step 2: Create the Hosting Package

This package will use the limited feature list you just created.

1. In WHM, go to Packages > Add a Package.

2. Enter a package name (e.g., wp-hosting).

3. Set the limits for Disk Space, Bandwidth, Email Accounts, etc.

4. Under Feature List, select wordpress-basic (or the name you used).

5. Click Add to create the package.

Step 3: Set Up a WordPress-Only Plan in Softaculous

This ensures users can install only WordPress through Softaculous.

1. In WHM, go to Plugins > Softaculous – WHM.

2. Click on Plans.

3. Click Add Plan.

4. Under Plan Name, enter a name (e.g., wp-plan).

5. In Control Panel Plan Assignment, select the hosting package you created (wp-hosting).

6. Scroll to Script Assignment, and check only WordPress.

7. Click Save Plan.

Final Result

Your customers will now receive:

• Access only to WordPress installer, File Manager, MySQL, and SSL

• A simplified control panel tailored for WordPress

• No access to unnecessary or advanced cPanel tools