Can a user's userdata files be rebuilt?

Question

Can a cPanel user's userdata files be rebuilt?

Answer

The recommended solution is to restore the cPanel account from a backup.

If you do not have a backup to restore from, you may attempt restoring userdata files by following this guide:

Warning: Do NOT perform the steps in this document unless you are certain that your server’s userdata files are corrupt or do not exist. You should only perform these steps when no other method will resolve the issue.

How to Rebuild userdata Files | cPanel & WHM Documentation