security - changing cpanel user name / url

[itserich]

I am not a highly experienced user but am trying to be careful about security.

I recently started using joomla, and one available feature is to change the url for the administration login, which seems a reasoable security process.

Currently, it seems all siteground sites use the /cpanel to log in to cpanel.

The user names are also standard issues.

I am wondering if security would be enhanced by allowing either of these to be changed.

Currently, it seems the password is the only variable, and that is limited to I think less than 15 characters. If that could be lengthened it would be safer also.

Erich

[Niko]

Hello Erich,

You can request a change of your cPanel username through our HelpDesk system at any given time. However note that in order to fulfill such a request, we will have to re-create your account to its initial state, which will irreversibly delete:

- all files for your primary site and any parked / addon slots;
- all databases in your account;
- all mails for your account;
- any account cPanel preferences;
- any SSL installations;
- any custom DNS records.

[itserich]

Thank you, I think I am ready for it.

I confirmed backups in place (locally) so hopefully it will go smoothly.

Thank you for the information.