You can modify multiple hosting accounts at once through the bulk account management interface. This tool lets you change settings like packages, themes, reseller ownership, and language preferences for several accounts simultaneously, saving time when managing multiple clients or websites.
When you use this interface to modify accounts, the system overrides any custom settings you previously assigned to individual accounts. For example, if you manually set a specific bandwidth quota for an account and then use bulk modification to change bandwidth settings, the system will replace your custom value with the new bulk setting.
How to Modify Multiple Accounts
Follow these steps to change settings for multiple accounts at once:
- Select the accounts you want to modify from the main list
- Choose the configuration options you want to change from the available menus
- Click the Change button to apply your modifications
The interface includes a search panel on the right side that helps you find specific accounts. You can search by username, domain name, reseller, package name, or control panel theme. After entering your search criteria, click Select Matching Users to select all matching accounts, or DeSelect Matching Users to remove them from your selection.
Available Configuration Options
You can modify these settings when performing bulk account changes:
Reseller Ownership
Changes which reseller or account owner controls the selected accounts. This is useful when reorganizing account management or transferring clients between resellers.
Control Panel Theme
Updates the interface theme that users see when they log into their control panel. All selected accounts will use the same theme after the change.
Start Date
Adjusts the account creation date recorded in the system. This can be helpful for accurate billing cycles or organizational purposes.
Display Language
Sets the default language for the control panel interface. However, if a user has already selected a language preference through their own control panel settings, you cannot override that choice through bulk modification. The user must change their language preference by logging into their account directly.
Hosting Package
Assigns a different hosting package to the selected accounts. Packages control resource limits including bandwidth, disk space, email accounts, databases, and other features. Changing the package will apply all the new package's resource limits to the selected accounts.
Important Considerations
Before performing bulk modifications, keep these points in mind:
- All custom settings will be replaced with the new bulk settings you choose
- You cannot modify language preferences if users have set their own language choice
- Package changes will immediately affect resource limits for all selected accounts
- After bulk modification, you may need to manually reassign custom settings to individual accounts if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to custom bandwidth limits when I modify multiple accounts?
When you modify accounts through the bulk interface, any custom bandwidth quotas you previously assigned to individual accounts will be overwritten. After the bulk change, you'll need to manually reassign custom bandwidth limits to any accounts that require them.
Can I select accounts based on their current package?
Yes, the search function on the right side of the interface allows you to filter accounts by their current package name. Enter the package name in the search box and click Select Matching Users to select all accounts using that package.
Why can't I change the language for some accounts?
If a user has personally selected a language preference through their control panel settings, the system respects that choice and prevents bulk modification of their language setting. The user must log into their own account to change their language preference.
Will changing the package affect existing website content?
Changing a hosting package updates resource limits and available features but does not delete or modify existing website files, databases, or email accounts. However, if the new package has lower limits than what the account is currently using, the account may exceed its new quotas.
Our support team is available 24/7 to help with account management questions. Visit our contact page or email support@obhost.org for assistance.
