How to use mod_userdir to access sites via IP address and username

Introduction

In some instances it may be desired to view a website using a URL that includes a cPanel username as opposed to the domain name associated with the cPanel account. For example, when the domain name does not resolve to your cPanel server. The Apache mod_userdir module enables this.

URLs can match the following format:

https://host.example.com/~username

https://192.168.0.20/~username

Please note that "host.example.com" must be replaced by your server's hostname. The server's hostname must resolve to the account's IP address.

Procedure

1. Access the server's command line as the 'root' user via SSH or "Terminal" in WHM.
2. Navigate to "Home / Security Center / Apache mod_userdir Tweak."
3. Select the "Enable mod_userdir Protection."
4. Select "Exclude Protection" for "DefaultHost (nobody)."
5. Click the "Save" button.

Installing mod_passenger will disable mod_userdir.

The following PHP handlers do not allow you to use the Apache mod_userdir module.

• PHP via CGI
• FastCGI
• PHP-FPM

Additional resources

Apache mod_userdir Tweak

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