How To Convert a cPanel Instance to DNSOnly

Introduction

The purpose of this article is to outline the conversion process from a cPanel instance to DNSOnly.

Procedure

NOTE: Please ensure that you have a backup of your server's existing configurations before attempting any conversions in order to preserve existing data.

1. Request a DNSOnly license by emailing cs@cpanel.net.

2. Once the license has been activated, create the dnsonly file by running the following command:

touch /var/cpanel/dnsonly

3. Update cPanel using the following script:

/scripts/upcp

4. Once completed, update the license on the server with the following command:

/usr/local/cpanel/cpkeyclt

This should complete the conversion to a DNSOnly server. More information on DNSOnly installations can be found at the resources below:

cPanel DNSOnly

cPanel DNSOnly Installation