WordPress Manager For WHMCS
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About WordPress Manager For WHMCS
WordPress Manager For WHMCS is a module that enables your customers to control and customize their WordPress instances. The module is bound to meet your expectations thanks to a wide variety of features it provides. WordPress Manager For WHMCS allows your clients to, among others, supervise WordPress updates, create backups and arrange installations of specific plugins. |
- Admin Area Features:
✔ View Active WordPress Installations, Clients And Products Summary |
✔ View WordPress Installations List |
✔ Choose Supported Products |
✔ Toggle Debug Logs Per Product |
✔ Access Module Logs |
- Client Area Features:
✔ View/Create/Edit/Delete WordPress Installations |
✔ Create/Restore/Download/Delete WordPress Backups |
✔ Select Plugins To Be Installed |
✔ Perform Bulk Changes On Plugins And Backups |
✔ Provide Installation Details |
✔ View Installation Details |
✔ WordPress Version |
✔ Domain And URL |
✔ Product On Which Is Installed |
✔ Site Name |
✔ Creation Date |
✔ Directory Path |
✔ Database Access Details |
✔ Debug Status |
✔ Manage Installation |
✔ Log In To Control Panel |
✔ Clear Cache |
✔ Clone To New Domain |
✔ Change Domain |
✔ Update To Newer Version |
✔ Delete |
✔ Plugins Management |
✔ Activate/Deactivate Installed Plugins |
✔ Update Installed Plugins |
✔ Search And Install Plugins Directly From WordPress.com Base |
- General Info:
✔ Supports cPanel And cPanel Extended |
✔ Requires Softaculous Auto Installer |
✔ Multi-Language Support |
✔ Supports PHP 5.6 Up To PHP 7 |
✔ Supports WHMCS Template Six |
✔ Supports WHMCS V7 |
Installation and Configuration
In this short tutorial we will show you how to successfully install WordPress Manager For WHMCS. We will guide you step by step through the whole installation process. |
1. Log in to your client area and download the module. |
2. In the downloaded file you will find two packages. As presented on the screen below, the first one is supposed to be installed on WHM (cPanel), while the second one is aimed at WHMCS. |
cPanel (WHM) Installation
1. Upload and extract the 'UploadToWHM' folder into the /root cPanel directory. Files in your cPanel /root/uploadToWHM/ directory should look like these on the following screen. |
2. Once the module is uploaded, enter the /root/uploadToWHM/ catalog and run the following command in the console:sh install.sh After a brief moment you should see a confirmation that the plugin has been successfully installed. |
WHMCS Installation
1. Extract the 'modules' catalog into the main WHMCS directory. |
2. When you install WordPress Manager For WHMCS for the first time you have to rename the 'license_RENAME.php' file. This file is located in 'modules/addons/wordpress_manager/license_RENAME.php.' Rename it from 'license_RENAME.php' to 'license.php'. |
3. In order to configure your license key you have to edit the previously renamed 'license.php' file. Enter your license key between quotation marks as presented on the following screen. You can find your license key in your client area → 'My Products'. |
4. For your next step, set up the 'storage' folder as recursively writable. This folder is available at 'your_whmcs/modules/addons/WordpressManager/' . |
5. Now you have to activate the module in your WHMCS system. Log in to your WHMCS admin area. Click 'Setup' then choose 'Addon Modules'. |
6. Then, you need to permit access to this module. To do so click on the 'Configure' button, choose 'Full Administrator' and press 'Save Changes'. |
7. Now, you have to add a cron job as shown below (5 - 10 minutes interval is recommended).php -q /your_whmcs/modules/addons/WordPressManager/cron/cron.php Synchronize Do not forget to replace 'your_whmcs' with your WHMCS root location. |
8. Good job! You have just successfully installed WordPress Manager For WHMCS! Now in your WHMCS press 'Addons' and then 'WordPress Manager'. |
Management
This section has been divided into two main parts to allow full and, at the same time, easy understanding of the whole module functionality. In the first part 'Management of Addon' you will see a general outlook of the module's basic configuration, through the product management from the administrator side. In the second part, there are described additional settings and tools concerning WordPress installations that can be used while working in the client area. |
Management of Addon
Now, that we already have the module configured you may access it in Addons → WordPress Manager. 'Home' should be your first choice. In this section you will see the number of active WordPress installations and the list of the clients that already have them. |
In the 'Product Settings' section you can see the list of compatible products that WordPress can be configured with. |
Activate your product and press the Edit button marked with the green arrow. |
Enabling Debug Mode will result in the module's activity details being gathered in the 'Logs' tab. |
Logs
All module activities are recorded in this section named 'Logs' . |
All entries can be deleted separately, just click the button marked on the below screen. |
Keep in mind that you can remove multiple logs at once thanks do the Mass Remove feature. |
Management in Client Area
Now, that we already have the module configured you may see how clients will add and then manage their WordPress installations. In the client area, find the button 'My Services' and go to the section presented on the following screen. |
Choose your product and enter its details to begin. |
At this step, move directly to the 'WordPress Management' section. |
Next, you will need to add a new installation. Press the button marked on the screen below. |
Fill out blank fields, note that only those marked with * (e.g. Database Name) are required to complete the creation:
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Installation Details
Now, since you have successfully created a new installation, you can edit its more advanced options (the green arrow) or simply remove it in case you no longer need it (the red arrow). Let's press the green one. |
This is how an example configuration of your installation may look like. |
In the 'Management' area you can spot the following options:
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Plugins
Here you are enabled to Activate, Deactivate or Update already existing plugins. You can also add new plugins to your WordPress installation in the 'Add New' tab. |
To add a new plugin, you are required to type at least the initial letters of the desired plugin's name into the search field to see the actual results. Then press the symbol marked on the screenshot below, and confirm your choice in the window that should be visible on your screen. |
The 'Mass Action' feature is also present in this section, so you can handle multiple plugins more efficiently and at the same time. |
Backups
As the name suggests, this section provides you with an ability to add or modify backups. You are allowed to respectively Download, Restore and Delete a particular backup. |
Unlike the previously mentioned Plugins tab, here you can only delete multiple backups at once, no other options are available now. See the below screenshot. |
Tips
1. In case you wish to remove one of your plugin from WHM, make sure to additionally delete the following content:
/usr/local/cpanel/Cpanel/API/Wordpress.pm /usr/local/cpanel/share/WordPressManager/wp |
Update Instructions
Essential guidance through the process of updating the module is offered here. Keep in mind there is a quick and easy option in our client area that will let you upgrade the license of your module to an open source version at any time - and at a lower price! |
Common Problems
1. When you have problems with connection, check whether your SELinux or firewall does not block ports. |