Automating Your Workflow: How to Configure the WHMCS SPanel Provisioning Module
WHMCS, the popular web hosting management software, streamlines various tasks for hosting providers. One of its key functionalities is provisioning, which automates the creation and management of hosting accounts. This eliminates manual configuration, saving time and reducing errors.
For users of SPanel, a powerful web hosting control panel, WHMCS offers a dedicated SPanel Provisioning Module. This module enables seamless integration, allowing you to effortlessly provision SPanel accounts directly from your WHMCS interface.
This blog post will guide you through configuring the WHMCS SPanel Provisioning Module, enabling you to leverage its automation capabilities for a smoother workflow.
Prerequisites:
Before diving in, ensure you have the following:
WHMCS installation: You'll need an active WHMCS license and a functioning installation.
SPanel server: You'll need a server running SPanel with administrative access details.
Basic understanding of WHMCS: Familiarity with the WHMCS interface and navigation will be helpful.
Configuration Steps:
Access WHMCS Admin Panel: Log in to your WHMCS admin panel using your administrative credentials.
Navigate to System Settings: From the main menu, locate and click on "System Settings."
Select Servers: Within the System Settings, find and click on "Servers."
Add a New Server: Click on "Add New Server" to create a new server profile for your SPanel server.
Configure Server Details: In the server setup form, provide the following details:
Hostname/IP Address: Enter the hostname or IP address of your SPanel server.
Module: Select "SPanel" from the dropdown menu.
Username: Enter your SPanel administrative username.
Password: Enter your SPanel administrative password.
Port: Specify the port used by SPanel for remote access (usually 7866).
SSL/TLS Encryption: Choose "Yes" if your SPanel server uses SSL/TLS encryption.
Save the Server Configuration: Once you've entered all the required information, click on "Save" to create the new server profile.
Create a New Product: Navigate to "Products/Services" from the main menu and click "Create a New Product."
Configure Product Details: In the product creation form, define your product details such as:
Product Type: Select "Shared Hosting" or another relevant option based on your offering.
Product Group: Choose the appropriate product group for your SPanel product.
Product Name: Assign a descriptive name for your hosting package.
Module: Select "SPanel" from the module dropdown menu.
Configure Module Settings: WHMCS will display specific settings related to the SPanel module. Here, you can define details like:
Package Name: Specify the package name you want to create within SPanel for this product.
Disk Space: Set the allocated disk space for users subscribed to this product.
Bandwidth: Define the bandwidth limit for users.
MySQL Databases: Specify the number of MySQL databases allowed.
Email Accounts: Set the number of email accounts users can create.
Save the Product: Once you've configured the product details and SPanel module settings, click "Save" to create the new product.
