Setting Up Plesk in WHMCS for Hosting Provisioning:
Introduction:
Integrating Plesk with WHMCS allows you to automate the provisioning and management of web hosting services for your customers. This guide will walk you through the steps required to set up Plesk within WHMCS effectively.
Prerequisites:
Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:
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WHMCS Installation: You should have WHMCS already installed and configured.
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Plesk Server URL: You need the SSL URL used to access your Plesk Control Panel.
Step 1: Configure Plesk Module in WHMCS:
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In the WHMCS admin area, go to Setup > Servers > Add New Server.
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In the "Server Details" section, select "Plesk" from the server type list.
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Set the Plesk server's hostname, along with the username and password for the Plesk admin account.
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Click Save Changes to configure the Plesk server in WHMCS.
Step 2: Create Plesk Products:
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Go to Setup > Products/Services > Products/Services.
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Click the Create a New Product/Service button.
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Configure the product details, including the product name, description, and pricing.
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In the "Module Settings" tab, choose "Plesk" as the module and select the Plesk server you configured earlier.
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Set the appropriate hosting plan in the "Configurable Options" tab.
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Click Save Changes.
Step 3: Test the Integration:
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Place a test order using the Plesk product you created.
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Ensure that the hosting account is provisioned on your Plesk server correctly.
Step 4: Launch Your Plesk Hosting Services:
You are now ready to start offering Plesk-based hosting services to your customers through WHMCS. Promote your offerings and manage customer accounts seamlessly using the integrated WHMCS-Plesk solution.
By following these steps, you can set up the Plesk module in WHMCS without the need for additional configuration steps. This streamlines the provisioning and management of web hosting services for your customers.
