Rebuild cPanel User Data Files in 7 steps, Hostripples Web Hosting

Rebuild cPanel User Data Files in 7 steps

cPanel is the most used open-source platform around the world. In the web hosting industry, it’s widely used and also includes various functions that are needed to develop a website.

Likewise, internally it has various technical aspects that need a solution for newbies and sometimes for professionals too.

In this article, you will understand the steps for rebuilding the cPanel user data files in 7 steps:

1- Move the corrupt user data directory to a new location

mv/var/cpanel/userdata/var/cpanel/userdata.orig

2- Create a new userdata directory.

mkdir/var/cpanel/userdata

3- Run the userdata_update script to rebuild userdata files for all of your accounts.

/usr/local/cpanel/bin/userdata_update –reset

4- Run the fix_userdata_perms script to validate the userdata permissions settings.

/usr/local/cpanel/bin/fix_userdata_perms

5- Run the updateuserdatacache script to update the system’s cache.

/scripts/updateuserdatacache

6- Rebuild Apache

/scripts/rebuildhttpdconf

7- Restart Apache

/script/restartsrv_httpd

Also Read: Explained: Cpanel Log Files Path

I hope you must have successfully rebuilt the user data files with these 7 steps.


Rebuild cPanel User Data Files in 7 steps, Hostripples Web Hosting
George Shaw
I am highly experienced as Technical Administrator and Sales and Billing Manager with 15 years of experience in the Web Hosting, AWS, and Cloud Technology industries. Apart from this, I have developed a deep understanding of these technologies, and also a proven track record of success in managing complex projects and driving growth for my clients.
Subscribe Now to stay updated.

Please fill in your email address to get most latest updates.