Fix cPanel Error "IP Address Has Changed"
cPanel is the management tool for managing websites. It has enough features with which user can manage files or directories or multiple task related to website.
Many error occurs related to website while managing files or directories, databases, emails etc. But what happen if an error occurs "IP Address has Changed". This error occurs while a user trying to login to a cPanel account. You may have stuck in the situation as well. Do share how you fix this?
Here, in this article I'm trying to explain the procedure with which it can be resolved at both user and root level.
Why this error occurs?
There are multiple reasons for which the error "IP Address has changed" occurs.
- Multiple login attempts is the main reason for the error.
- IP Address from which the user is logging has been changed.
As I say, the solution of any error is to find the reason because of which it occurred. To resolve this issue, I suggest you to contact your hosting provider.
How to fix the error at user level?
You can fix this error at user level as well. This error occurs when you tried multiple login attempts for cPanel.
Sometimes it takes time because of network issue. So, the first suggestion is to have patience while login to cPanel.
You can also use browsers like TOR browser to login to cPanel. It is safe and hide your browsing information as well.
Urban VPN is also a good option with which you can switch your location and use servers of some other location to access your data. It is free and safe too.
With these simple changes, you can easily resolve IP Address change error.
How to fix IP Address Change error at root level?
When you have root access, you can modify and resolve things easily. Similarly, the error can also be fixed at root level by following the below mentioned methods.
- Login to WHM and get inside Server Configuration section.
- Select Tweak Settings from the list.
- Go to Security tab on the next page,
- In the Cookie IP validation strict is selected by default. Change it to loose to avoid more re-authentication or you may completely disable it.
- Scroll down to Save.
That's it !
You have successfully resolve cPanel error "IP Address has Changed".
Do let me know if it worked for you.
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