AWStats is a popular web analytics tool available in cPanel that provides detailed visitor statistics. However, some users may prefer to disable it due to privacy, performance, or storage concerns.
This article will walk you through the steps to disable AWStats for a specific user from WHM, as well as remove existing AWStats history from cPanel.
Steps to Disable AWStats in WHM
Step 1: Log in to WHM
Access your WHM account using your administrator credentials.
Step 2: Open Server Configuration
In the WHM menu, go to Server Configuration -> Statistics Software Configuration.
Step 3: Disable AWStats for a User
Locate the user account for which you want to disable AWStats. Enable/disable the rights as required to stop AWStats from generating statistics.
Steps to Remove AWStats History from cPanel
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
Access the cPanel account for the domain.
Step 2: Open File Manager
In cPanel, click on File Manager. Choose Home Directory and click Go.
Step 3: Delete or Back up AWStats Data
Navigate to the tmp/awstats folder.
Either move the files to a backup folder (recommended, if you want to keep old reports). Or delete the files completely to free up space.
Conclusion:
By following these steps, you can successfully disable AWStats from WHM for a specific user and remove old AWStats history from cPanel. This helps save server resources and prevents unnecessary storage usage while keeping your hosting environment clean.
