How to Reboot Your Server in WHM

Overview

Sometimes, you may need to reboot your VPS or Dedicated Server — for example, after major configuration changes, software updates, or to resolve performance issues.

WHM provides a safe way to restart the server or system services without data loss.

Types of Reboots in WHM

WHM offers two reboot options:

1. Graceful Server Reboot

• • Safely stops all services before rebooting.
  • Prevents data corruption.
  • Recommended in most cases.

2. Forceful Server Reboot

• • Immediately reboots the server without waiting for services to stop.
  • Use only if the server is unresponsive.

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1. Log in to WHM

• Go to: https://yourserverip:2087
• Enter your root username and password.

2. Open the Reboot Section

• From the left-hand sidebar, navigate to:

Home → System Reboot

3. Choose the Reboot Type

• You’ll see two options:
• • Graceful Server Reboot
  • Forceful Server Reboot

Click on the one that suits your case.

Always start with a Graceful Reboot unless the system is frozen.

4. Confirm the Reboot

• Click Proceed or Yes when prompted.
• The server will go offline briefly and restart.
• Wait 1–2 minutes, then log back into WHM.

"Tip For Thamara Users"

• If you frequently need to reboot after updates, schedule them during low-traffic hours.
• Avoid force reboots unless absolutely necessary — they can cause data loss or MySQL corruption.

Updated on: 07/11/2025