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04-15-2010, 09:35 AM #1Newbie
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Domain/Hosting Bussines start up help
hi there. you guys rock. ive been around for a long time reading from masters and other users. The reason i jumped here is that i am planing to start a domain/hosing bussines. The time has come to deal with sofware now because we have a two fiber channels, our data center etc. I am planing to purchase a domain reseller account at Resellerclub. For now i have installed Ispconfig for testing issue but i think i will jump in Cpanel. and the WHMCS as billing system.
the thing is that i need a newbie help with connecting purchased domains from resellerclub with cpanel. For example when a user orders from whmcs, how to open him an domain and a hosting at the same time. i kno it's a bit of a newbie question but i need help. and some help with nameservers and these stuff..thanx in advance
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04-15-2010, 10:10 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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As I know, on WHMCS you can setup the "Domain Registrars" and choose ResellerClub module.
There you may setup everything for your ResellerClub account. Also you will need to setup the Cron job for that, to sync your WHMCS system with the domain status/expiry dates, etc.Web Hosting Business Guide Book - Getting & Managing Your First 1,000 Clients in Web Hosting
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04-15-2010, 10:11 AM #3Newbie
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but, what about hosting.. i am thinking of getting cpanel?
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04-15-2010, 10:16 AM #4Web Hosting Master
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Sure, WHMCS works just great with cPanel.
You can set it up under "Products/Services" (in Setup section).
Just Create a New Group and New Product, and name your package/plan name and select the module to cPanel, and setup the rest.Web Hosting Business Guide Book - Getting & Managing Your First 1,000 Clients in Web Hosting
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04-15-2010, 10:22 AM #5Newbie
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thanx man. this is very helpful. but, i have another question. does the whmcs connects automaticly the purchased domain with the hosting?
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04-15-2010, 10:25 AM #6Disabled
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You will need to create some hosting packages in WHM and link to them in WHMCS, then tick the option for clients to select a domain before they sign up, then you can register the domain automatically (or just add it if its an existing domain) and the cpanel account will automatically be set up with the correct domain info.
I would suggest you do a lot of reading up on how cpanel/WHM works and how whmcs works to make sure you know what your doing.
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04-15-2010, 10:29 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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I agree with PingVPS.
Just add that "purchased domain" as 'an existing domain' when sign up/create new cPanel hosting account under any hosting plans you have.
And make sure to change all domains nameservers to your NS1 and NS2 of your main nameservers.
That's true, I'll also suggest you to read about cPanel/WHM and how they work exactly. So you know what you're doing with themWeb Hosting Business Guide Book - Getting & Managing Your First 1,000 Clients in Web Hosting
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04-15-2010, 10:37 AM #8Newbie
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thanx guys. I really have a clear idea now..
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04-15-2010, 08:02 PM #9Junior Guru Wannabe
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The key is getting whmcs to talk to cpanel. You need to add your cpanel server in whmcs. Then setup your cpanel remote access key and add it into your whmcs configuration. This will ensure whmcs can connect to cpanel to automatically setup new hosting accounts. Once you have the two systems talking it's completely automated. However, I would suggest screening every order. If hackers/spammers find an automated order form they'll definitely take advantage of it.
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04-15-2010, 09:24 PM #10New Member
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Hi all,
I'm the new kid on the block. This is my first post.
I would suggest you do a lot of reading up on how cpanel/WHM works and how whmcs works to make sure you know what your doing.
It is easy to search and just as easy to find misleading or confusing information, so I prefer recommendations!
I am grateful in advance for your time.
Thanks and Regards,
Jeff.
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04-15-2010, 10:05 PM #11Junior Guru
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The best reading is their own Documentation. Nobody can tell it better than the people who made it. cPanel has excellent documentation for both of their products on their website.
http://docs.cpanel.netLast edited by PsyberMind; 04-15-2010 at 10:08 PM.
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04-15-2010, 10:14 PM #12Junior Guru Wannabe
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I would suggest befriending another host or hire a support provider to walk you through it. It's not that difficult to setup, however there's a lot of documentation. There are a lot of hosts here that wold probably jump at the chance to show you their whmcs/cpanel-fu.
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04-15-2010, 10:44 PM #13New Member
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Thanks for the replies.
In particular thanks to Michael for the link.
On a different note, this is a heck of a forum to navigate. I am an active member of a few business forums - not to many though, or you get nothing else done - this one though looks the same or similar to what I am familiar with (a similar or the same script probably), but it must have been especially designed to test the 'non server/hosting owner' such as myself, to the limit
Hopefully, I'm up to the "learning and navigation" challenge!
Regards,
Jeff.
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04-16-2010, 12:32 AM #14Web Hosting Master
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04-16-2010, 11:20 AM #15Junior Guru
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04-16-2010, 03:21 PM #16New Member
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Thanks for the further suggestions. It seems that I have a lot of reading and learning to do.
I wish you the best on your hosting experience! If you ever need any help, feel free to PM me on the forums, I would be happy to assist you with any questions. I was in your shoes once!
Regards,
Jeff.
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04-16-2010, 03:31 PM #17Newbie
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hi, i have one last question..does whmcs creates cpanel users automatically after purchasing order from whmcs?
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04-16-2010, 03:44 PM #18Web Hosting Guru
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It can be set to, yes.
It can be set to do a number of things, including provisioning VPSs with SolusVM, HyperVM.. you name it!
Also, you choose whether or not you want services to be activated upon payment (generally a bad idea), or when approved (best way of going about it IMO - to avoid fraud).
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04-16-2010, 03:50 PM #19Junior Guru
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04-16-2010, 03:58 PM #20Newbie
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thank you folks. Appreciate your help
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