If you run a VPS or dedicated server in the Netherlands and need cPanel and WHM, you can buy a licence directly from cPanel, priced by the number of accounts, or a shared licence from a supplier such as Tremhost, which costs $5 a month for a VPS with unlimited accounts. The shared option is much cheaper, but it is not recognised by cPanel as a direct licence and does not include official cPanel support. This guide sets out the prices, the trade-offs and how to decide.
What a cPanel licence covers
cPanel and WHM is a Linux control panel suite. WHM (WebHost Manager) is the server administration side, where you create hosting accounts, packages and reseller accounts. Each hosting account gets its own cPanel for managing files, email, databases, domains and backups. You need a licence for every server that runs it, and the licence is tied to the server’s IP address.
Tremhost cPanel licence prices
All prices are in US dollars, verified on tremhost.com in November 2026.
cPanel licence for a VPS
- Monthly: $5
- Every 3 months: $12
- Every 6 months: $24
- Yearly: $46
- Every 2 years: $89
- Every 3 years: $121
- Lifetime: $190 once off
The order page states that each billing cycle renews at the price shown.
cPanel licence for a dedicated server
- Monthly: $6
- Lifetime: $250 once off
What is included
Every cPanel licence from Tremhost includes unlimited cPanel accounts, instant activation, free installation, official updates, and free Softaculous, SitePad and FleetSSL (Let’s Encrypt certificates). Bundles that add CloudLinux, Imunify360, JetBackup and LiteSpeed start at $12 a month for a VPS.
Shared licence or direct licence: the trade-offs
This is a shared licence supplied by Tremhost that receives official vendor updates. The order terms on tremhost.com also state clearly that:
- Your server’s IP address will not be recognised by cPanel as holding a valid licence.
- Support from cPanel itself is not available. Technical help comes from Tremhost.
- Licences are digital goods, and all sales are final and non-refundable.
When a direct licence is the better choice
- A client contract, auditor or partner requires a licence verifiable with cPanel.
- You want to open tickets with cPanel’s own support team.
- You operate in a regulated sector with strict software procurement rules.
When a shared licence may suit
- You want unlimited accounts at a fixed low cost, and official cPanel support is not essential.
- You are comfortable getting licence support from Tremhost during its working hours.
Direct cPanel licences are sold in tiers by account count. Check current tiers and prices in the cPanel store before you decide.
Points specific to the Netherlands
- Server location: a licence works wherever your server is, in a Dutch data centre or elsewhere. If you are choosing a server too, Tremhost VPS locations in Limburg (Germany) and Roubaix (France) are close to the Netherlands.
- Data protection: if you host personal data of EU residents, the GDPR applies to how you process it. Consider where your servers and backups are stored and which suppliers are involved.
- Invoices and tax: Tremhost invoices in US dollars. Ask your accountant how to treat services bought from outside the EU.
- Support hours: Tremhost support runs Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 CAT. Central Africa Time is the same as Central European Summer Time and one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
Setting up the licence
- Install a fresh operating system supported by cPanel, such as AlmaLinux, on your server.
- Order the licence with your server’s IP address.
- Install cPanel and WHM, or ask Tremhost to install it, since installation is free.
- Complete the WHM setup: nameservers, firewall, backups to an off-server destination, and account packages.
- Create a test account, install WordPress through Softaculous and confirm SSL is issued.
If you would rather not manage the server
A managed cPanel VPS from $80 a month includes the server, cPanel and WHM, LiteSpeed, CloudLinux, Imunify360 and daily backups, installed and maintained by Tremhost technicians, with data centres including Limburg and Roubaix. For an unmanaged server, Tremhost KVM VPS plans start at $15 a month.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move the licence to another server?
The licence is tied to an IP address. If you change servers, contact Tremhost support to update it before you decommission the old server.
Does a lifetime licence include updates?
The lifetime licence is listed with unlimited accounts and the same included tools. Updates are official vendor updates, as with the monthly licence.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
No. The order terms state that licences are final and non-refundable, so check compatibility before ordering.
How do I pay from the Netherlands?
By Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tron or Litecoin, in US dollars.
Next step
Compare monthly, lifetime and bundle options on the Tremhost cPanel licence page, and read the order terms before you buy.
