Location: Networking Setup/Hostname
The first section listed on the Networking Setup page displays the current hostname of your server. If you know the name you want to use for your server's hostname, skip to the "Change Hostname" section at the bottom of this document. Otherwise, read the information below thoroughly before modifying your server's hostname.
It is important to choose a hostname that you will not be using for any account. You should choose something that will be socially acceptable, as it will appear in all mail headers. Your hostname must be a FQDN. In english, A hostname should consist of a name and a domain name. All valid hostnames should have 2 dots in them. Hostnames should never begin with "www". Hostnames should also not begin with a digit, nor end with a hyphen ("-").
Below are sample hostnames and ten randomly generated hostnames. These are listed to show you the different ways you can use a name for a hostname.
Sample Hostnames
fred.em445webhosting.com
gravity.mywebhostnew.com
rr4.rrhosting.com
Ten Randomly Generated Hostnames
abortifacient.cpaneldev.net
christlike.cpaneldev.net
truro.cpaneldev.net
dalmanites.cpaneldev.net
songoi.cpaneldev.net
acatastatic.cpaneldev.net
emeline.cpaneldev.net
strumella.cpaneldev.net
tallou.cpaneldev.net
manorville.cpaneldev.net
Change Hostname
1. Enter the new hostname for your server in the "New Hostname" text box.
2. Click on the "Change" button.