How to install WHMCS from Softaculous? Print

WHMCS is a powerful web hosting automation platform that simplifies billing, support, and client management tasks for hosting providers. One of the quickest and easiest ways to install WHMCS on your cPanel server is by using Softaculous, a user-friendly software installer integrated with cPanel. This knowledgebase article will guide you through the step-by-step process of downloading WHMCS from Softaculous on your cPanel server.

Prerequisites:

1. Access to a cPanel server with Softaculous installed.
2. An active cPanel account with the necessary privileges to install software.

Step 1: Accessing cPanel

1. Open your preferred web browser and enter the URL for your cPanel login page. Typically, this is accessed by appending "/cpanel" to your domain name (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/cpanel).
2. Enter your cPanel login credentials (username and password) and click "Log in."

Step 2: Locating Softaculous in cPanel

1. After successfully logging into cPanel, scroll down to the "Software" section.
2. Look for the Softaculous Apps Installer icon and click on it to access the Softaculous interface.

Step 3: Searching for WHMCS in Softaculous

1. In the Softaculous interface, you'll find a search bar at the top-left corner.
2. Type "WHMCS" into the search bar and press Enter or click the search icon.

Step 4: Initiating the WHMCS Installation

1. Once the search results appear, locate the WHMCS application and click on it.
2. On the WHMCS overview page, click the "Install" button to start the installation process.

Step 5: Configuring the WHMCS Installation

1. In the installation settings, you will need to provide the following details:
   • Choose Protocol: Select the appropriate protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) from the dropdown menu.
   • Choose Domain: Choose the domain on which you want to install WHMCS from the dropdown menu.
   • In Directory: Leave this field blank if you want to install WHMCS directly on the chosen domain (e.g., "whmcs.yourdomain.com"). Enter a directory name if you want to install WHMCS in a subdirectory (e.g., "yourdomain.com/whmcs").
   • Admin Username: Enter a username for the WHMCS admin account.
   • Admin Password: Create a secure password for the WHMCS admin account.
   • Admin Email: Enter the email address associated with the WHMCS admin account.
   • Language: Choose your preferred language for WHMCS.
   • License: Enter the license that was issued to you from us.
2. Scroll down to review and customize any additional settings if needed.
3. Click the "Install" button at the bottom of the page to initiate the WHMCS installation.

Step 6: Completing the Installation

1. Softaculous will now download and install WHMCS based on the provided configuration.
2. Once the installation is complete, you will see a success message with links to access your WHMCS installation and admin area.