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WebHost Manager
Port 2086 is the default port used for accessing WebHost Manager (WHM), a powerful administrative control panel built by cPanel. WHM enables server administrators and resellers to manage hosting accounts, configure servers, handle security, and perform numerous server management operations effortlessly. By default, it operates over an unencrypted HTTP connection, though it has a secure counterpart on a different port..
WebHost Manager (WHM) is an interface built primarily to administer cPanel hosting environments, targeting system administrators and resellers. It provides a broad suite of management tools, including creating and managing cPanel accounts, configuring DNS, monitoring server status, and automating maintenance tasks. WHM acts as the main control layer interfacing with server services from Apache to mail servers.
Typically, WHM is accessed over port 2086 via HTTP, facilitating a straightforward web-based management experience. Since HTTP traffic is unencrypted, it exposes transmitted credentials and data to potential interception. Due to this, most modern deployments favor the HTTPS-encrypted port 2087 to protect administrative sessions.
Under the hood, WHM interfaces with numerous server services and daemons, providing centralized control. Through APIs and graphical user interfaces, it simplifies complex Linux server commands, making hosting management more accessible. Integration with billing, automation, and security platforms—such as CSF Firewall or ClamAV—further extends its capabilities.