WithoutDNS For WHMCS
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| | |style="padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px;"|The '''Site Previews''' is located in one of theree possible places, depending on the addon configuration, this can be: | | |style="padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px;"|The '''Site Previews''' is located in one of theree possible places, depending on the addon configuration, this can be: |
| − | * Main Menu – Displays as a new top-level item after "Open Ticket" (default, as spresented on teh screen below). | + | * '''Main Menu''' – Displays as a new top-level item after "Open Ticket" (default, as spresented on teh screen below). |
| − | * Services – Listed under the "My Services" section. | + | * '''Services''' – Listed under the "My Services" section. |
| − | * Domains – Listed within the "My Domains" section. | + | * '''Domains''' – Listed within the "My Domains" section. |
| − | Dependin gon this setup find the button and press to open the withoutDNS panel.
| + | Depending on this setup find the button and press to open the withoutDNS panel. |
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Revision as of 13:02, 15 April 2025
WithoutDNS For WHMCS addon module integrates teh fucntionality of WithoutDNS paltform in to yor WHMCS. Simplify the testing and migration porocess.
Provide a temporary URL that directs your domain to a specified server IP address through one of our proxy servers.
This approach allows you to view and test your website on the new server without modifying your local hosts file.
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| ✔ Allow Client To Generate Temporary Website URLs, Making Them Accessible Even When DNS Is Not Yet Configured
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| ✔ Use WithoutDNS Free Plan With No Need Of Account Creation:
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| ✔ All Generated URLs Will Be Temporarily Valid For 15 Minutes
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| ✔ URLs Will Be Branded With The WithoutDNS Service
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| ✔ Limited To 3 URLs Per Day Shared Across All Clients
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| ✔ Use WithoutDNS Paid Pro Plans To Access All Functionalities And Get Rid Of Free Limits
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| ✔ Provide Optional API Configuration:
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| ✔ Setup Addon Module Configuration:
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| ✔ Select Menu Location In Client Area:
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| ✔ Clients With Active Products
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| ✔ Clients With Specific Products
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| ✔ Generated URL Limit Type:
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| ✔ Set URL Expiration Time In Hours
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| ✔ View Temporary Website URLs:
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| ✔ View Related Client And Item
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| ✔ View Domain/URL And IP Address
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| ✔ View/Copy Temporary URL
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| ✔ View/Manage Module Logs
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| ✔ Access WithoutDNS Management Account
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| ✔ Create Temporary Website URLs:
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| ✔ Provide URL For Already Owned Service
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| ✔ Provide Target Server IP Address
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| ✔ View Website Original URL/Domain
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| ✔ View Website IP Address
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| ✔ View Website Temporary URL
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| ✔ View Temporary URL Expiration Date
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| ✔ Delete Website Temporary URL
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| ✔ Supports PHP 8.3 Back To PHP 8.1
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| ✔ Supports WHMCS Themes "Twenty-One" And "Lagom WHMCS Client Theme"
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| ✔ Supports WHMCS V8.12 Back To WHMCS V8.9
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| ✔ Requires ionCube Loader V14 Or Later
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Installation and Synchronization
We have prepared a short but comprehensive tutorial that will show you how to successfully install WithoutDNS For WHMCS module and synchronize your WHMCS with WithoiutDNS platform.
Although the process is extremely easy and intuitive, go over the below guide to assure it is fast, smooth and trouble-free.
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Install The Addon
| 1. First of all, you need the package, therefore log in to our client area and download the module.
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2. Open the FTP Client, log into the server with WHMCS installed. Then, open the main catalogue and upload the folder with files you have extracted previously.
The content of your package should look like on the below screen:
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Activate The Addon
3. Now, you have to activate the addon module in your WHMCS system.
Please log in to your WHMCS admin area. Once there, navigate to the 'System Settings' section and select 'Addon Modules'.
Find 'MetricsCube Connector' on the list of addons and click the 'Activate' button.
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4. After the module has been activated, you will need to enable access to your Admin Role.
To do that, click on 'Configure', select the admin roles that should have access to the module, and save changes.
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| Your module has just been successfully installed and activated!
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Sign Up With WithoutDNS Account
| It is possible to connect your WHMCS to WithoutDNS with another account from one addon. Simply, press the button on the addon dashboard.
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| This very moment you will be redirected to the WithoutDNS admin panel login page. log in to your account. If you are a new user, order a plan adjusted to your needs and sign up.
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| Proceed to API Configuration section, you will find it in a dropdown menu under your account details in the top right corner.
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| Create a new API Token by clicking the "Generate Token" button.
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| Copy the API token and keep it safe, as you will need it later in the module addon.
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| Go back to the WHMCS addon in the admin area to configure the connection between your WHMCS and the WithoutDNs panel.
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WithoutDNS Addon Management
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API Configuration
Using the API is not required, but skipping it will impose certain limitations::
- Links generated without the API will only remain active for 15 minutes.
- These links will display the 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’ll need to enter your API credentials.
If you don’t have an API key yet, you can get a plan here.
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- API Token - Enter the API token obtained during the earlier setup steps. This token is required to authenticate your WHMCS installation with the WithoutDNS API.
Test the connection, if successfull save the changes.
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A new field will appear:
- Temporary Domain - Now you can select one of the available proxy domains associated with your WithoutDNS account - choose betwee the EU and US doamin. This domain will be used to generate temporary access links.
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| That is ll you may now use the moduel without any limits or rstrictions.
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Addon Configuration
Use the settings below to customize how the WithoutDNS addon behaves within your WHMCS installation:
- Menu Location - Choose where the WithoutDNS addon will appear in the client area navigation:
- Main Menu - Displays as a new top-level item after "Open Ticket" (default).
- Services - LListed under the "My Services" section.
- Domains - Listed within the "My Domains" section.
- Enable WithoutDNS for - Define which clients are granted access to the addon:
- All Clienst - Available to every client in the system (default).
- Clients with an active product - Only accessible to clients with at least one active service.
- Clienst with specific products - Access is granted only to clients who own products selected in the "Required Products" dropdown list.
- Generated URL Limit Type - Specify how URL generation limits should be enforced:
- unlimited - no restrictions on the number of generated URLs (default setting)
- Limit Per Client - restrict th enumber of URLs each client can generate
- Limit per product - restrict th enumber of URLs based on the specific product owned by the client
- URL Expiration Time (hours) - Specifies the default lifespan of generated URLs in hours (default 48h) with the option for customization as needed.
When your configuration is ready, press 'Submit' button to save your settinsg.
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Websites
The Sites section in the admin area provides an overview of all access links (sites) generated by clients using the WithoutDNS addon.
This list includes all the fields visible in the client area, with the addition of client-specific information.
- Client – Displays the name and company (if applicable) of the client who created the site.
- Related Item – Indicates which of the client's products the site is associated with.
- Domain/URL -
- IP Address -
- Temporary URL – The generated access link, valid for a limited time (highlighted in blue for visibility).
- Expires At – Indicates when the temporary URL will expire.
Site temporary URLs are cleared autoamtically (with WHCMS cron, you do not need to set it up separatelly).
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Logs
Client Area
The Site Previews is located in one of theree possible places, depending on the addon configuration, this can be:
- Main Menu – Displays as a new top-level item after "Open Ticket" (default, as spresented on teh screen below).
- Services – Listed under the "My Services" section.
- Domains – Listed within the "My Domains" section.
Depending on this setup find the button and press to open the withoutDNS panel.
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This section allows you to create temporary access links to your websites, which work even if DNS settings haven't been finalized.
It's particularly helpful for previewing sites during development, testing after migrations, or sharing early-stage versions with clients.
Press Creater Site button to generate a new temporary link.
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Enter:
- Site URL/Domain - Use full URL o rjust the domain name.
- Service - Choose a service from th elist to retrieve its ip address. If a dedicated IP is assigned to the service, it will be automatically used.
Press Confirm to complete the action.
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Newly generated temporrary URL will appear on the list. There you will find :
- Client – Displays the name and company (if applicable) of the client who created the site.
- IP Address – Indicates which of the client's products the site is associated with.
- Temporary URL – The generated access link, valid for a limited time - use copy icon for eaasy sharing
- Expires At – Indicates when the temporary URL will expire.
- Actions – Option to manually delete the URL (free URLs cannot be delted, they expire after 15 minutes and are sutoamaically cleared; delete action is applicable to paid plans only)
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Tips
Update Instructions
An essential guidance through the process of updating the module is offered here.
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.
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Common Problems
| 1. When you encounter problems with connection, check whether your SELinux or firewall does not block ports.
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