You can reset an account's bandwidth limit back to its hosting package default using the Reset Account Bandwidth Limit feature in WHM. This feature is useful when you've previously modified an account's bandwidth quota and want to restore it to match the package settings, ensuring consistency across your server accounts.
This interface only displays accounts where the current bandwidth limit differs from the package default, making it easy to identify and fix mismatched configurations. Keep in mind that this tool only restores package defaults and cannot set custom bandwidth values.
Understanding Account Bandwidth Limits
Every hosting account at OBHost is assigned a bandwidth quota based on its hosting package. Sometimes, you might temporarily modify an account's bandwidth limit to accommodate specific needs, such as setting it to unlimited during a traffic spike or reducing it for testing purposes.
When these temporary changes are no longer needed, you can use the Reset Account Bandwidth Limit feature to restore the original package settings without manually checking the package specifications.
How to Reset Bandwidth Limits to Package Defaults
Follow these steps to reset an account's bandwidth limit in WHM:
- Log in to your WHM control panel
- Navigate to Account Functions and select Reset Account Bandwidth Limit
- Review the list of accounts with modified bandwidth limits
- Click Reset to Package Bandwidth Limit next to the account you want to restore
- The system will immediately apply the package default bandwidth limit
The interface displays four columns for easy reference: domain name, username, current bandwidth limit, and package bandwidth limit. You can sort by any of these columns by clicking the column heading, which helps when managing multiple accounts.
Important Limitations to Know
The Reset Account Bandwidth Limit feature serves a specific purpose and has important limitations:
- Reset only: This tool can only restore package default values and cannot set custom bandwidth limits
- Filtered view: Only accounts with bandwidth limits that differ from their package defaults appear in this interface
- Custom limits: To set a bandwidth limit to any value other than the package default, you must use the Limit Bandwidth Usage interface in WHM
If you need to set a specific custom bandwidth value rather than the package default, navigate to Account Functions and then Limit Bandwidth Usage in WHM.
When to Reset Bandwidth Limits
Common scenarios where resetting bandwidth limits to package defaults is useful include:
- After resolving temporary traffic issues that required unlimited bandwidth
- When standardizing account settings across your server
- After completing testing or troubleshooting that required modified limits
- When reassigning accounts to different packages and ensuring proper quota alignment
- During server audits to identify and correct configuration discrepancies
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reset multiple accounts' bandwidth limits at once?
No, the current interface requires you to reset each account individually by clicking the reset button for each one. This ensures you review each change before applying it and prevents accidental bulk modifications.
What happens to bandwidth usage statistics when I reset the limit?
Resetting the bandwidth limit does not affect usage statistics or reset the amount of bandwidth already consumed during the current billing period. It only changes the maximum allowed bandwidth quota going forward.
Why doesn't my account appear in the Reset Account Bandwidth Limit interface?
This interface only displays accounts where the current bandwidth limit differs from the package default. If your account already matches its package bandwidth quota, it won't appear in this list because no reset is needed.
How do I know what my package's default bandwidth limit is?
The interface displays both the current bandwidth limit and the package bandwidth limit in separate columns, allowing you to compare them before resetting. You can also review package specifications in the Edit a Package interface under Package Management in WHM.
Need help managing bandwidth limits or have questions about your hosting account? Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you. Visit our contact page or email us at support@obhost.org for technical assistance.
