salt-lick / cP-Starter-Dark

Template style to over ride cPanel Paper Lantern - Dark version user interface

#cP Starter Style - DARK

cP Starter is intended for you to modify the appearance of the cPanel interface and kickstart your own custom style. It is a professional, yet minimalistic approaches that can be used as is or adapted to match your company’s branding and logo.

If you're looking for a LIGHT version, visit cP Starter Light.

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###Custom Style Installation### A couple things before you start. First, identify the type of role that best suits your needs in order to complete the installation. Secondly, cP Starter is compatible to cPanel & WHM 56 or later.

1. Download and extract the files

2. Place the extracted files in a new folder called cP_Starter_Light and upload them in the following directory: (Note: if the directory folders do not exist, create them in the right order)

   • Server:

     • /var/cpanel/customizations/styled/cP_Starter_Dark/

   • Reseller:

     • /home/reseller/var/cpanel/reseller/styled/cP_Starter_Dark/ (Note: reseller - represents the cPanel account's reseller's username)

   • cPanel User:

     • /home/username/var/cpanel/styled/cP_Starter_Dark/ (Note: username - represents the cPanel account's username)

3. Generate custom icons via command line:
   (Note: this is optional as it replaces existing icons)

   • Both Server & Reseller:
     • Log in to the server via SSH as a root or reseller user
     • Run the command line:
       • /usr/local/cpanel/bin/sprite_generator --theme paper_lantern --style cP_Starter_Dark

4. Change your style interface:

   • Server:

     • Log in to the server via SSH as the root user
     • Run the command:
       • ln -s /var/cpanel/customizations/styled/cP_Starter_Dark default_style (Note: This sets the default for all new accounts. It does not modify any existing accounts. To do so, you will need to change default style under “cPanel User” instruction.)

   • Reseller:

     • Login to cPanel
     • Navigate to Change Style: Home >> Preferences >> Change Style
     • Select “Set as Default” to apply every cPanel account or select “Apply” for specific account.

   • cPanel User:

     • Login to cPanel
     • Navigate to cPanel Style: Home >> Preferences >> Change Style
     • Click “Apply”

5. Change cPanel default logo to your own brand logo:

   • Both Server and Reseller:
     • Login to WHM
     • Navigate to Branding: cPanel > Branding
     • Upload your logo under Company Logo

If you see any incorrect information, please contact me or open an issue. Thanks!

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###Additional Resources###

• cPanel Branding Basics: A Guide to Reseller Hosts
• Setting default style on the box and removing ability for user to change their styles
• cPanel Branding Basics: A Guide for Reseller Hosts
• Create a Custom cPanel Style