Add an Admin

Admins can log in to the Admin Area and perform actions according to their set permissions. For the best results, each member of your staff who will use or view the WHMCS Admin Area should have their own admin account.

You can create as many admins as you want and assign them as few or as many permissions as they need. Some admins may only need to view reports or a single support department, while others will perform sensitive tasks like configuring your WHMCS installation.

Add an Admin

To create a new admin:

1. Create a new admin.

Go to Configuration () > System Settings > Administrator Users or Configuration () > Manage Admins.

Click Add New Administrator.

2. Choose an administrator role.

Select an administrator role.

For steps to create or edit an administrator role, see Add or Edit a Role.

3. Enter the admin’s basic information.

Enter the admin’s first name, last name, and email address.

4. Set the admin’s username and password.

Enter the desired username and enter and confirm a password.

  • Usernames must:
    • Begin with a letter (AZ or az).
    • Contain only alphanumeric characters.
    • Not include spaces or other special characters.
  • Passwords cannot use the following characters: &, ", ', <, or >.

5. Select support departments.

Select one or more support departments.

Optionally, if you want the new admin to receive notifications for the departments you selected, check Enable Ticket Notifications for the desired departments.

  • The admin can only view and respond to tickets in the departments that you assign.
  • If you assign the admin to a role that includes Access All Tickets Directly, they can access other departments through direct links.
The most common cause of issues accessing a support department is forgetting to select the desired departments in the admin’s settings. Make sure you select all of the support departments that you want this admin to view or work with.

6. Add a signature and notes.

Optionally, add an admin signature or notes. The notes that you enter are visible to the admin and to all other admins with the Full Administrator role.

For more information, see Replying to Tickets and My Notes.

7. Select a template and language.

Select an Admin Area template and the admin’s desired language.

8. Disable the admin.

Optionally, you can check Disable to disable the admin account and prevent future logins.

9. Save.

When you are finished, click Save Changes.

For more information, see Admins.

Last modified: 2025 April 9