cPanel VPS Hosting
A cPanel VPS server is a KVM virtual machine with its own vCPU, RAM and NVMe disk, running cPanel and WHM so you can host separate cPanel accounts with root access. WebJi® quotes a sample of 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM and 120 GB NVMe plus a licence sized to your account count, in INR before 18% GST.
For agencies, developers and small hosts who need WHM, root access and dedicated resources for several cPanel accounts on one server.
Jaipur · IN
- In business
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- Clients
- 12K+
- Billing
- INR + GST
Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a cPanel VPS server?
A cPanel VPS server is a KVM virtual machine with its own vCPU, RAM and NVMe disk, running cPanel & WHM so you can create and manage separate cPanel accounts on hardware no other customer shares. You hold root; WHM is your server dashboard; each website or client gets its own cPanel login.
That last point is what separates it from a plain VPS: the panel turns one server into many isolated hosting accounts. cPanel lists KVM among the virtual environments it supports with no extra restrictions. A Windows workload needs Plesk VPS hosting instead, because cPanel runs only on Linux.
cPanel VPS vs shared cPanel vs reseller hosting
Buy a cPanel VPS when you need both WHM and root on dedicated resources; stay on reseller hosting if you want client accounts without running a server, and on shared cPanel for a single site. The three products use the same cPanel screens but give you very different control.
| Point | Shared cPanel | cPanel reseller | cPanel VPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your panel | cPanel only | WHM (reseller level) plus cPanel | Full WHM as root plus cPanel |
| Resources | Shared server | Shared server | Own vCPU, RAM and disk |
| Install server software | No | No | Yes: Redis, Node.js, custom PHP modules |
| Who patches the OS | WebJi® | WebJi® | You, as root |
| Typical buyer | One business site | Agency that resells hosting | Agency or developer that needs root |
cPanel VPS price and sample specification
WebJi® quotes cPanel VPS hosting per order rather than publishing a monthly price; the sample build is 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM and 120 GB NVMe with a cPanel & WHM licence, priced in INR before 18% GST. The licence is a separate line on the quote, sized to the number of accounts you need.
| Sample configuration | Specs | Best for | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| cPanel VPS | 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 120 GB NVMe + cPanel/WHM license | Agencies managing client sites | Get Custom Quote → |
Email support@webji.services or use the contact form with three numbers: how many cPanel accounts, total disk you expect, and peak traffic. The figure comes back before you pay. A VPS ordered without the licence line does not include the panel.
Which cPanel licence tier does your VPS need?
cPanel licences are priced by how many cPanel accounts the server hosts: Solo allows 1, Admin up to 5, Pro up to 30, and Premier up to 100, with extra accounts billed individually beyond that. Count every client site and every reseller account in WHM, because both use a slot.
| Tier | cPanel accounts | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | 1 | One large site that needs root and cPanel |
| Admin | Up to 5 | A business with a few sister brands |
| Pro | Up to 30 | A small agency's client portfolio |
| Premier | Up to 100, then per extra account | Larger agencies and small hosts |
Each licence is bound to one server's main IPv4 address and cannot be moved between servers. The tiers in rupees are explained in the cPanel licence price guide.
cPanel & WHM requirements your VPS must meet
cPanel & WHM needs a 64-bit Linux server with at least 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended), 20 GB disk (40 GB recommended) and a static IPv4 address, on AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, Rocky Linux or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The WebJi® sample spec clears every minimum with room for client accounts.
| Requirement | cPanel minimum / rule | Sample VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | AlmaLinux 8, 9 or 10; Ubuntu 24.04 LTS; CloudLinux or Rocky Linux | Named in your quote |
| RAM | 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended, 3 GB+ if you run ClamAV | 8 GB |
| Disk | 20 GB minimum, 40 GB recommended, plus 5 GB free for updates | 120 GB NVMe |
| Inodes | 1,000,000 base plus 50,000 per cPanel account | Plan for accounts × 50,000 |
| Network | Static IPv4 and a fully qualified hostname; IPv6-only is not allowed | Static IPv4 |
| Security modules | SELinux must be disabled | Set at build |
Inodes are the limit agencies hit first: 30 accounts need 1,000,000 + 30 × 50,000 = 2,500,000 inodes before mail starts piling up. Install steps are in installing cPanel on a VPS.
What you manage on a cPanel VPS, and what WebJi® handles
With root and WHM, account work is yours: packages, PHP versions, firewall rules and backups; WebJi® provides the virtual machine, the network and email support. There is no managed-admin retainer on this page.
- In WHM you: build packages with disk and bandwidth limits, create one cPanel login per client, and set PHP per account.
- As root you: install a firewall such as CSF, schedule backups, and apply OS updates.
- WebJi® provides: the KVM server, the licence if quoted, and 24/7 email support at support@webji.services in Hindi and English, average first reply under 60 minutes.
- Moving in: accounts from another cPanel server move with WHM's Transfer Tool; free migration is offered after approval and under the terms, and is not instant.
Firewall setup is covered in installing CSF, and reseller account moves in migrating accounts in WHM.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try cPanel on the VPS before buying a licence?
cPanel offers a free 15-day trial licence for new installations, which needs a cPanel Store account with a verified email. After the trial, the server needs a paid licence tied to its IPv4 address, which WebJi® can include in your quote.
How many client sites fit on the 8 GB sample VPS?
It depends more on traffic than on site count. Many low-traffic brochure sites can share 8 GB, while a few busy WooCommerce stores can fill the same server on their own. Tell support your largest sites, and the quote sizes RAM and the licence tier to match.
Can cPanel run on Ubuntu 22.04 or Debian?
Not for new installs. cPanel currently supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS only among Ubuntu releases, and Debian is not on its supported list. AlmaLinux 8, 9 and 10, CloudLinux and Rocky Linux are the other supported choices.
Can the VPS grow later without a rebuild?
Ask in a ticket before any change. WebJi® confirms whether the larger RAM, vCPU or disk can be applied in place or whether accounts must move to a new server. The new figure is quoted before you pay; do not assume a one-click resize.
Is a cPanel VPS a good choice for a single website?
Only if that site needs root access or dedicated RAM. For one ordinary site, shared cPanel hosting from ₹300 a month before 18% GST gives the same panel without the licence and server administration.
cPanel requirements and licence tiers checked against cPanel documentation on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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