You can install WHMCS easily using cPanel’s Site Software feature.

Install WHMCS #

To do this:

1. If you have not already done so, configure cPanel Site Software to offer WHMCS:
   If you do not have access to WHM, ask your hosting provider or system administrator to perform these steps.
   1. Log in to WHM.
   2. Go to cPanel » Install cPAddons Site Software.
   3. Check WHMCS under Installed.
   4. Click Update cPAddon Config and allow time for the process to finish.
2. Log in to cPanel and go to Software » Site Software.
3. Click WHMCS.
4. Enter the domain on which you want to install WHMCS.
5. Optionally, click Show Advanced Configuration to choose specific configuration options, like a specific installation directory and admin account details.
6. Click Install. The installation may take up to 30 seconds.
7. Visit the displayed URL and log in to WHMCS using your admin account’s credentials.
8. Review and agree to the End User License Agreement.
   
9. Enter your WHMCS license key and click Activate.
   
   If you do not already have a license key, click Buy a License Now to purchase one.

The system will display the Admin Dashboard and allow you to begin using WHMCS.

Next Steps #

After you complete installation, we recommend that you configure WHMCS in the following order:

1. Review our recommended additional steps to enhance your installation’s security.
2. Log in to the WHMCS Admin Area and complete the Setup Wizard.
3. Configure your installation’s general settings.
4. Set up your payment gateways.
5. Set up your products to sell.
6. Configure your domain pricing.
7. Set up your support ticket departments.
8. Set up email piping or email importing to manage email replies to support tickets.
9. Create and configure the WHMCS cron job and its automated task settings.
10. Place some test orders on your website.

Last modified: January 2, 2025