How to: cPanel Form on Website.

**GamingHybrid** · August 26th, 2006, 9:08 PM

*Although this can work for anyone, even those not reselling, this is a cool extra for Reseller's websites to help their customers*

Here is alittle tutorial on how to setup a cPanel login form on your website! NOTE: This code has the option for those logging in to make it is SSL connection or not. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SSL ACCESS (https://) THEN PLEASE SEE STEP 3!!

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Step 1: Form Code (basic)

Code:

<form action="cpanel.php" method="post">
Username: <input type="text" name="user"><br>
Password: <input type="password" name="pass"><br>
<input name="secure" type="checkbox" value="1" checked /> Secure Login?<br>
<input type="submit" name="submit" value="Login!">
</form>

This code creates a basic HTML form with values that will be used in the "cpanel.php" script. You may modfy this code in anyway, just be sure to keep the following: method="post", name="user", name="pass", name="secure", value="1", and name="submit". These are needed to retreive the right information for the script "cpanel.php" to work.

Step 2: Creating cPanel.php
The following uses PHP commands to transfer the information from the form to generate a cPanel login.

PHP Code:


			
<?php
// cPanel Login - NOTE: Replace website.com with your own url/domain!
if ($_POST["submit"]) {
if ((!$_POST["user"]) || (!$_POST["pass"])) {
echo("Please complete all fields.");
}
else if ($_POST["secure"] == 1){
    header("Location: https://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2083");} 
else {
    header("Location: http://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2082");}
}
?>

The first part asks if the "submit" button was clicked. then it checks to make sure both fields "user" (username) and "pass" (password" have information values, if not display the following error, "Please complete all fields.". However, if all information is found, then it proceeds with checking if the "secure" value equals "1" (aka, if the user has checked that he/she wants a SSL connection). If so, it will login using "https" and port "2083" (the secure cPanel port), if the box was unchecked, it will login using "http" and port "2082" (the unsecure cPanel standard port).

Once you've made your edits, save/close.

Step 3: What to Do if Your Account Doesn't have SSL?
If your account doesn't support SSL (usually shared servers require a one time fee for SSL, dedicated servers get it for free), then you can (and is recommended) remove the following from the form HTML code:

Code:

<br>
<input name="secure" type="checkbox" value="1" checked /> Secure Login?

And remove this from cPanel.php:

PHP Code:


			
else if ($_POST["secure"] == 1){
    header("Location: https://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2083");} 
else {
    header("Location: http://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2082");}

And replace the code with the following:

PHP Code:


			
else {
header("Location: http://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2082");}

And save/close. This will remove the SSL functions fro mthe script, so that it is more efficient. However, as long as the secure field isn't checked, it would still work, this is just my suggested way on making it more clean and actually efficient. I mean, if you don't have SSL, why have the script check?

Step 4: Creating Other Service Logins
You can create logins for cPanel, but why not include this type of love for WHM, Webmail, and Broswer FTP users? You can, and with just two simple changes!

First, the most obvious change is the file name the HTML form uses. In fact, you can change itno matter what, just make sure it is the file name where the PHP coding to process the login is the same. So, for WHM logins, you can name it the basic, "WHM.php" (you can use uppercase or lowercase, of course)

Now, in the script (PHP coding), you'll need ot change the port numbers! This is so it logs in to the right service, otherwise it'll just go for cPanel, that was used in this tutorial. The following are port numbers for each service, that replaces "website.com:2083" or "website.com:2082".

Standard WHM - 2086
Secure WHM - 2087
Standard Webmail - 2095
Secure Webmail - 2096

Now, for secure FTP web-broswer login, (in the PHP coding of the script) just make the following changes that apply to your needs:

+ "https://" with "ftps://"
+ "http://" with "ftp://"
+ "website.com:20XX" with your url/domain (for both entries)

Save and close!

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I hope this helps all of you that need it! Feel free to post question/support needs here. ALSO, those familiar with this type of PHP scripting, you could make it (with very minor tweaks) make multible login processings with one .php file! Otherwise, to those whom do not know this coding as well, just use the examples

Clinton564 · August 26th, 2006, 10:25 PM

That's a nifty little script! With a little tweaking you could make one form work for webmail, whm, and cPanel. I might use that. Thanks!

Clinton

**Geoff** · August 27th, 2006, 12:43 AM

could you not simply post the values instead of "creating" the whole login:password

domain.com?

**GamingHybrid** · August 27th, 2006, 5:54 AM

No problem Clinton564, hope it helps!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

could you not simply post the values instead of "creating" the whole login:password

domain.com?

What do you mean? If you mean just send the values to domain.com:2082 or so, no it won't work. The layout needs to be there... as I've tried it at first until this.

**GamingHybrid** · February 19th, 2007, 6:01 AM

Incase this has been forgotten, BUMP. I miss my dedicated server...

Patty · February 19th, 2007, 7:59 AM

Very nice! I was looking for something like that, thank you.

What I actually want is a multiple server login form. I have 4 different servers, so I'd need to have a way for the client to select the server and then login. Is it possible. Does anyone know how to do it?

**GamingHybrid** · February 21st, 2007, 2:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patty

Very nice! I was looking for something like that, thank you.

What I actually want is a multiple server login form. I have 4 different servers, so I'd need to have a way for the client to select the server and then login. Is it possible. Does anyone know how to do it?

Sorry for the delay. It is indeed possible! Here is a small example on how to do this:

Add the following to the form:

Code:

  <select name="host">
    <option value="00.0.000.000">Server 1</option>
    <option value="00.0.000.000">Server 2</option>
    <option value="00.0.000.000">Server 3</option>
    <option value="00.0.000.000">Server 4</option>
  </select>

As for the cpanel.php, add the variable $_POST["user"]. Here is the code bit you can replace:

PHP Code:


			
else if ($_POST["secure"] == 1){

    header("Location: https://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@$_POST["host"]:2083");} 

else {

    header("Location: http://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@".$_POST["host"].":2082");}

}

Hope that helps

Just remember to replace the 00.0.000.000 with the correct ips or domain names (without the www. or the http://)

Patty · February 21st, 2007, 10:33 AM

Wonderful!! That's exactly what I need!
I'll try that. Tks a lot, GH!

Patty · February 21st, 2007, 1:35 PM

GH, works like a charm! Thank you so much!!

Now just one final silly question: how can I make cPanel open up in a new window so the user doesn't have to leave my site?

Tks a lot for this little gem and for you help.

August 26th, 2006, 9:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
GamingHybrid Bow before Surpass! Super #1 Joined in Sep 2004 1,542 posts Gave thanks: 91 Thanked 49 times	How to: cPanel Form on Website. Although this can work for anyone, even those not reselling, this is a cool extra for Reseller's websites to help their customers Here is alittle tutorial on how to setup a cPanel login form on your website! NOTE: This code has the option for those logging in to make it is SSL connection or not. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SSL ACCESS (https://) THEN PLEASE SEE STEP 3!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 1: Form Code (basic) Code: <form action="cpanel.php" method="post"> Username: <input type="text" name="user"><br> Password: <input type="password" name="pass"><br> <input name="secure" type="checkbox" value="1" checked /> Secure Login?<br> <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Login!"> </form> This code creates a basic HTML form with values that will be used in the "cpanel.php" script. You may modfy this code in anyway, just be sure to keep the following: method="post", name="user", name="pass", name="secure", value="1", and name="submit". These are needed to retreive the right information for the script "cpanel.php" to work. Step 2: Creating cPanel.php The following uses PHP commands to transfer the information from the form to generate a cPanel login. PHP Code: `<?php // cPanel Login - NOTE: Replace website.com with your own url/domain! if ($_POST["submit"]) { if ((!$_POST["user"]) \|\| (!$_POST["pass"])) { echo("Please complete all fields."); } else if ($_POST["secure"] == 1){ header("Location: https://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2083");} else { header("Location: http://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2082");} } ?>` The first part asks if the "submit" button was clicked. then it checks to make sure both fields "user" (username) and "pass" (password" have information values, if not display the following error, "Please complete all fields.". However, if all information is found, then it proceeds with checking if the "secure" value equals "1" (aka, if the user has checked that he/she wants a SSL connection). If so, it will login using "https" and port "2083" (the secure cPanel port), if the box was unchecked, it will login using "http" and port "2082" (the unsecure cPanel standard port). Once you've made your edits, save/close. Step 3: What to Do if Your Account Doesn't have SSL? If your account doesn't support SSL (usually shared servers require a one time fee for SSL, dedicated servers get it for free), then you can (and is recommended) remove the following from the form HTML code: Code: <br> <input name="secure" type="checkbox" value="1" checked /> Secure Login? And remove this from cPanel.php: PHP Code: `else if ($_POST["secure"] == 1){ header("Location: https://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2083");} else { header("Location: http://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2082");}` And replace the code with the following: PHP Code: `else { header("Location: http://".$_POST["user"].":".$_POST["pass"]."@website.com:2082");}` And save/close. This will remove the SSL functions fro mthe script, so that it is more efficient. However, as long as the secure field isn't checked, it would still work, this is just my suggested way on making it more clean and actually efficient. I mean, if you don't have SSL, why have the script check? Step 4: Creating Other Service Logins You can create logins for cPanel, but why not include this type of love for WHM, Webmail, and Broswer FTP users? You can, and with just two simple changes! First, the most obvious change is the file name the HTML form uses. In fact, you can change itno matter what, just make sure it is the file name where the PHP coding to process the login is the same. So, for WHM logins, you can name it the basic, "WHM.php" (you can use uppercase or lowercase, of course) Now, in the script (PHP coding), you'll need ot change the port numbers! This is so it logs in to the right service, otherwise it'll just go for cPanel, that was used in this tutorial. The following are port numbers for each service, that replaces "website.com:2083" or "website.com:2082". Standard WHM - 2086 Secure WHM - 2087 Standard Webmail - 2095 Secure Webmail - 2096 Now, for secure FTP web-broswer login, (in the PHP coding of the script) just make the following changes that apply to your needs: + "https://" with "ftps://" + "http://" with "ftp://" + "website.com:20XX" with your url/domain (for both entries) Save and close! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope this helps all of you that need it! Feel free to post question/support needs here. ALSO, those familiar with this type of PHP scripting, you could make it (with very minor tweaks) make multible login processings with one .php file! Otherwise, to those whom do not know this coding as well, just use the examples __________________ Wii Hotspot - Upcoming project! -http://www.wiihotspot.com Make a cPanel Login Form \| Why is my Account Suspended?

August 26th, 2006, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clinton564 Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Apr 2006 36 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	That's a nifty little script! With a little tweaking you could make one form work for webmail, whm, and cPanel. I might use that. Thanks! Clinton __________________ Clintonweaver.com Server Name: Pass58

August 27th, 2006, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Geoff Yabadabadoo Super #1 Joined in Nov 2004 Lives in B.C., Canada Hosted on Dedicated 1,011 posts Gave thanks: 7 Thanked 28 times	could you not simply post the values instead of "creating" the whole login:passworddomain.com? __________________ Geoff Ellis - Surpass Dedicated Server Customer www.adepttechs.net

February 19th, 2007, 6:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
GamingHybrid Bow before Surpass! Super #1 Joined in Sep 2004 1,542 posts Gave thanks: 91 Thanked 49 times	Incase this has been forgotten, BUMP. I miss my dedicated server... __________________ Wii Hotspot - Upcoming project! -http://www.wiihotspot.com Make a cPanel Login Form \| Why is my Account Suspended?

February 19th, 2007, 7:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Patty Registered User Excelling Contributor Joined in Feb 2005 521 posts Gave thanks: 79 Thanked 24 times	Very nice! I was looking for something like that, thank you. What I actually want is a multiple server login form. I have 4 different servers, so I'd need to have a way for the client to select the server and then login. Is it possible. Does anyone know how to do it? __________________ Patty Pass 57 \| Dime999 \| SH 110

February 21st, 2007, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Patty Registered User Excelling Contributor Joined in Feb 2005 521 posts Gave thanks: 79 Thanked 24 times	Wonderful!! That's exactly what I need! I'll try that. Tks a lot, GH! __________________ Patty Pass 57 \| Dime999 \| SH 110

February 21st, 2007, 1:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Patty Registered User Excelling Contributor Joined in Feb 2005 521 posts Gave thanks: 79 Thanked 24 times	GH, works like a charm! Thank you so much!! Now just one final silly question: how can I make cPanel open up in a new window so the user doesn't have to leave my site? Tks a lot for this little gem and for you help. __________________ Patty Pass 57 \| Dime999 \| SH 110

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