CoPMo/Al2O3 catalysts were prepared using H3PMo12O40 and Co complexes. Addition of either CA or glycols led to several beneficial effects. CoMoS edge promotion degree increased with a pore volume gain by catalysts after sulfidation. Glycols provide better protection of PMo HPA against destruction than citric acid. Catalysts with CA, TEG or the EG-CA mixture demonstrated higher activity in DBT HDS.