How To Update WHMCS Module
How To Update WHMCS Module
This article will help you go through the process of updating a WHMCS module. Proceed with steps shown below to complete a basic update. |
Update Instructions
1. In the beginning, please make a backup of your WHMCS files and database. |
2. Addon Modules Only: Log in to your WHMCS system admin area. Go to 'Settings' → 'Addon Modules' and deactivate the module you wish to update. |
3. Download the latest version of the module from our website. |
4. Remove all files of the old module version (except license.php file). |
5. Upload and extract the new files to your WHMCS root directory. They will overwrite the old files. |
6. Proceed to the module location and remove the 'license.php' file. Now, rename 'license_RENAME.php' to 'license.php' file and edit it by providing your module license. |
7. Remove all files from '\your_whmcs\template_c\' directory. |
8. (Addon Modules Only) Log in to your WHMCS system admin area. Go to 'Settings' → 'Addon Modules' and activate the recently updated module. |
Additional Instructions
It may happen, that after the update of a module, additional steps still have to be taken in order the module function properly. If so, we advice to check the module's wiki article and check whether additional actions are needed. |
In case of failure, return to the previous version of the module and report a problem. |