This lets you preview and test your site on the new server without editing your local hosts file.

Although the process is extremely easy and intuitive, go over the below guide to assure it is fast, smooth and trouble-free.

The content of your package should look like on the below screen:

Please log in to your WHMCS admin area. Once there, navigate to the 'System Settings' section and select 'Addon Modules'.
Find 'WithoutDNS' on the list of addons and click the 'Activate' button.

To do that, click on 'Configure', select the admin roles that should have access to the module, and save changes.

It is possible to connect your WHMCS to a WithoutDNS account directly from the addon interface. Simply, press the Manage Account button in the addon menu.

Read through the sections below to learn about all the possibilities of the WithoutDNS For WHMCS module.
You will find out how to adjust the module to your business's attributes.

• Links generated without the API will only remain active for 15 minutes.
• URLs will include WithoutDNS branding.
• A daily limit of 3 links applies, and this quota is shared across all clients.
  

To gain unrestricted access and additional features, you will need to enter your generated API credentials as described in the previous steps.
If you do not have an API key yet, you can get a plan here.

Click "Test Connection" to confirm that the API token is working. If the connection is successful, save your changes.

Choose between an EU or US-based domain, which will be used for generating temporary URLs.

• Menu Location - Choose where the Site Previes button will appear in the client area navigation:
  • Main Menu - Appears as a new menu item after "Open Ticket" (default).
  • Services - Displays under "My Services" section.
  • Domains - Displays under "My Domains" section.
• Enable WithoutDNS for - Define which clients are granted access to the addon functionality:
  • All Clients - Enabled for every client (default).
  • Clients with an active product - Only available to clients with at least one active service.
  • Clienta with specific products - Only available to clients with selected products defined in the Required Products dropdown.
• Generated URL Limit Type - Set how limits on URL generation should be enforced:
  • Unlimited - No restrictions on how many URLs a client can generate (default).
  • Limit Per Client - Each client is given an individual limit.
  • Limit per product - The limit is applied based on the specific product(s) the client owns.
• URL Expiration Time (hours) - Defines how long generated URLs remain active. The default is 48 hours, but this can be customized.
  

Once your configuration is complete, click Submit to save your settings.

This list includes all fields visible to clients, along with additional administrative details:

• Client - Displays the username of the client who created the site.
• Related Item - Product or service associated with the temporary site
• Domain/URL - The domain linked to the temporary URL.
• IP Address - Server IP assigned to the site.
• Temporary URL – An access link, valid for a limited time.
• Expires At – Time when the temporary URL will expire.
  

Note: Expired sites are automatically removed from the system during the daily WHMCS cron job, no additional cron setup is required.
If a client's account is deleted from WHMCS, all of their associated sites will also be removed.

For more information about logging functionality, refer to the ModulesGarden Logs wiki article.

• Main Menu - Displays as a new item after "Open Ticket" (default, as presented on the screen below).
• Services - Listed under the "My Services" section.
• Domains - Listed within the "My Domains" section.

Locate the appropriate menu item based on your setup and click it to access the 'Site Previews'.

Press Create Site button to generate a new, temporary link.

• Site URL/Domain - Enter the full URL or just the domain name of the site you want to preview.
• Service - Select a service from the dropdown to automatically fetch the associated IP address. If the service has a dedicated IP, it will be used.
  Select "No Service" to manually specify an IP address. Note that this option is available only if Enable WithoutDNS for is set to "All Clients" in the addon configuration.
• Target Server IP Address - This field appears if you select "No Service" in the Service field.
  Enter the IP address of the server hosting the website for the entered Site URL/Domain. Leave it empty to preview the site on the current server.
  

Press Confirm to generate the temporary URL.

• Domain/URL - The domain linked to the temporary URL.
• IP Address - The IP address associated with the selected service.
• Temporary URL - The active access link. Click the copy icon for quick sharing.
• Expires At - The expiration time of the generated link.
• Actions - Option to manually delete a URL (available only on paid plans).
  Note: Free URLs cannot be deleted manually. They expire automatically after 15 minutes.

Ensure successful completion of the module update by carefully following each step, thereby preventing data loss or any unforeseen issues.
Additionally, you will find a current list of supplementary actions necessary for a smooth update process there.