cPanel doesn’t have a built-in reset function to restore your account to its original state. However, you can manually remove your domains, files, email accounts, FTP accounts, and databases to clear out most of the data and effectively start fresh. This might be necessary if you’re starting a new website, moving to a different platform, or simply want to clean up your account. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it.
1. Log in to your cPanel account provided by your web hosting provider.
2. Create a Full Backup (Recommended but Optional)
- Follow this article for a complete backup of your site.
3. Go to the Domains section.
- Click on the Domains.
- Now you see a list of domains; click the Manage button to delete the domain.
- Click on the Remove Domain Button.
- Repeat this process for all domains.
4. In cPanel, go to the Files section.
- Click File Manager and open the home directory.
- Navigate to public_html (the main folder for your website files).
- Click Select All to choose all files and folders inside.
- Click Delete and choose Permanently Delete to avoid moving them to the Trash folder.
5. In cPanel, go to the Email section.
- Click on Email Accounts to view all existing email accounts.
- Now you see a list of the email accounts; select and click the Delete button.
- Repeat this process for all email accounts.
6. In cPanel, go to the Files section.
- Click FTP Accounts to view the list of FTP accounts.
- Scroll down and find the FTP Accounts section.
- Click the Delete button next to each FTP account.
7. Delete All Databases and Database Users.
- In cPanel, go to the Databases section.
- Click MySQL Databases to view all databases.
- Scroll down to the Current Databases section.
- Click the Delete button next to each database.
8. Reset Your cPanel Password (Optional but Recommended)
- In cPanel, click on your Profile Name in the top-right corner.
- Select Password & Security.
- Enter a new strong password and click Change Password.
Following these steps will allow you to fully remove your website, databases, email accounts, and FTP access from cPanel, leaving no traces behind. Resetting your cPanel password enhances security, especially if you intend to reuse the account. Having a full backup will help you quickly restore your site if needed.