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 freely alter their WordPress instances right inside your WHMCS. Your clients will be able to perform WordPress updates, install themes and plugins, install WordPress instances from custom scripts, create backups and toggle automatic upgrade of WordPress installation, plugins, and themes. |
- Admin Area:
✔ View Active WordPress Installations, Clients And Products Summary |
✔ View WordPress Installations List |
✔ Choose Supported Products |
✔ Toggle Debug Logs Per Product |
✔ Select Installation Scripts Per Product |
✔ Add/Remove Selected Plugins From Blacklist: |
✔ Prevent Blacklisted Plugins From Being Installed By Clients |
✔ Remove Blacklisted Plugins From Current Installations |
✔ Set Scan Interval For Blacklist Cleaner |
✔ Access Module Logs |
- Client Area:
✔ View/Create/Edit/Delete WordPress Installations |
✔ Create/Restore/Download/Delete WordPress Backups |
✔ Browse And Install Themes |
✔ Browse And Install Plugins |
✔ Perform Bulk Changes On Themes, Plugins And Backups |
✔ View/Create/Edit/Delete WP Config Records |
✔ 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 |
✔ Change Auto Upgrade Of: |
✔ WordPress Installation |
✔ WordPress Plugins |
✔ WordPress Themes |
✔ Update To Newer Version |
✔ Delete |
✔ Plugins Management: |
✔ Search And Install Plugins Directly From WordPress.com Base |
✔ Update Installed Plugins |
✔ Activate/Deactivate Installed Plugins |
- Supported Modules:
✔ cPanel |
✔ cPanel Extended - With Complete Integration |
✔ DirectAdmin |
✔ DirectAdmin Extended |
- General Info:
✔ Requires Softaculous Auto Installer |
✔ Multi-Language Support |
✔ Supports PHP 5.6 Up To PHP 7.2 |
✔ Supports WHMCS Template Six |
✔ Supports WHMCS V7.2 And Later |
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 our client area and download the module. |
2. In the downloaded file you will find two packages that support different PHP versions. As presented on the screen below, the first one is dedicated to PHP 5.6 up to PHP 7.0, while the second one is aimed at PHP 7.1 up to PHP 7.2. It does not apply to open source versions. Note: You can check the current PHP version in your WHMCS. To do so, proceed to 'Utilities' → 'System' → 'PHP Info'. |
3. Choose the one with the right PHP version. In the package you will find another three folders. As presented on the screen below, the first one is supposed to be uploaded on WHMCS, the second one is aimed at DirectAdmin while the last one is for WHM (cPanel). |
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. |
DirectAdmin Installation
1. In the 'uploadToDirectAdmin' folder find the 'wordpress_cli.tar.gz' package. Next, log in to your DirectAdmin panel as an administrator and go to 'Plugin Manager' . |
2. Once in the 'Add Plugin' , select the 'File' option and choose the 'wordpress_cli.tar.gz' package to upload. Additionally, mark the 'Install after upload' option and press the 'Add Plugin' button. |
3. Once the plugin is uploaded and successfully installed, you should see it on the plugins list. |
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 our client area → 'My Products'. |
4. In the 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 functionality of the whole module. 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 admin area. The second part describes additional settings and tools concerning WordPress installations that can be used while working in the client area. |
Admin Area
Now that your module is already configured, you may access it at 'Addons' → 'WordPress Manager'. |
Home
'Home' section is the first open when entering the addon. You will see here a quick summary of the WordPress connected elements and a list of all active WordPress installations with any details on their installation. |
Product Settings
In the 'Product Settings' section you can see the list of compatible products present in your system that WordPress can be configured with. Activate the products and press the 'Edit' icon marked on the screen below. |
General
In 'General' section you set up some specific options concerning the plugins installation. Take a look at the below notes to learn about all the possibilities.
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Note: By default, installation script names in the client area will be displayed without their IDs. If you want to still change their names to more client-friendly, you can do it in a language file. Go to the Tips section and look for more details in the second point. |
Plugins Blacklist
This section of the Product Settings includes a list of blocked plugins - those which your clients are not allowed to install. |
In order to add a plugin to the list simply start typing its name in the search field and press enter to see the results. Remember that you must have previously set any "Test Installation" to be allowed to add any plugins to the list. |
Add selected plugin to the blacklist. It will no longer be available for clients to install if "Blocked Plugins" option has been enabled in the General section. |
Plugin Packages
In the 'Plugin Packages' you may prepare ready made packages with selected by you plugins and then offer them to install to your clients. In this quick and convenient way, your clients will be given an offer with perfectly adjusted and suitable plugins to shorten the time of searching and verification. |
In 'General' part, enter the package name, select the directroy of the test instalaltion, decribe the package in short. Save the changes and then move to the Plugins tab. In this part you will also need to enable the package once it is prepared. |
Add plugins by searching existing ones, start typing the plugin name, press enter and the results will appear instamtly. Add single plugin or use mass action button to add plugins in bulk. |
Added plugins will appear on the list of included immediatelly. You may always deleted unwanted plugins when editing the package by pressing the bin icon. |
Instance Images
This section is dedicated to WordPress images that are used to allow clients to add WordPress installations using this very images of WorPress. To create such an image, simply press 'Add New' button and then follow the below described steps. |
In order to properly configure a new instance image you will need to setup the below options:
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Other
Logs
The module activities are recorded in the section named 'Logs'. All entries can be deleted at any time, just click the button marked on the screen below. Keep in mind that you can remove multiple logs at once. |
Tasks
This section gives you the view on module tasks to enable SSL in two scenatrios:
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Press the 'information' button to get a quick view on the basc information on the task and log details. |
All tasks can be deleted separately. To do that, just click the button marked on the screen below. Keep in mind that you can remove multiple tasks at once. |
Client Area
Now that you already have the module configured, you may see the process of adding and managing the WordPress installations by your clients. While in the client area, find and choose your product with WordPress managemnt support and then move directly to the relative section. |
WordPress Instalaltions
WordPress Managemnet page is divided into two parts: 'WordPress Installations' and 'Reseller Accounts'. The former one, located at the top of the page, contains a list with basic information regarding every installaton, including the domain, related product, URL etc. |
Among additional actions you will find the options to:
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New Installations
There are three ways to create a new WorPress Installation. Press the button 'New Installation' marked on the screen below and read the isntruction to see how to install a pure new instance. |
A new window split to two tabs will open. In the first Details tab, fill in the following fields:
Note that only those fields marked with * (e.g. 'Site Name') are required to complete the creation. |
Complete the configuration by switching to the Other tab and enter the remaining fields:
If you have entered all the data correctly, you can now press the 'Create' button to complete the installation. |
Import From Remote Server
The second way to add a new isntallation is by importing an existing installation from a remote FTP server, press the additional actions button to find the redirection button. |
First of all, fill out the data on the source server:
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Then move to the other tab, to provide any data on the destination.
Press 'Import' button to finnalize the process once all the data have been properly entered. |
Use Instance Image
It is also possible to use an existing instance image. |
Provide the below enumerated and described details, then press 'Create' to complete:
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Installation Managemnt
Once you have successfully created a new installation, you can edit its advanced options (the green arrow) or simply remove it in case you no longer need it (the red arrow). Let us view the manaegemnt options and available actions now. |
Instalaltion Details
At the very first page when you enter the edit section is an examplary configuration of your installation in 'Managemnmt' setion. You will find there all the basic information, such as domain and databse details, available at hand. |
Backups
As the name suggests, this section provides you with an ability to create backups. You are allowed to download, restore and delete a particular backup. |
Surely you can delete multiple backups at once. See the screenshot below. |
When creating a backup installtion, decide whether to backup directory only, data directory or database. Select location and then confirm the action. Note: Keep in mind that creating a backup might take a longer while. Backup will appear on the list when it is ready. |
Themes
Here you are enabled to activate, disable, update and delete the existing theme. Add new themes to your WordPress installation in the 'Add New' tab. |
In order to add a new theme, start typing in the desired theme's name in the search box, press enter to see the actual results. Afterwards, press the icon marked on the screenshot below. |
Confirm the installation. |
Use 'Mass Action' buttons to update or delete numerous themes with a single click. |
Plugins
Here you are enabled to activate, deactivate, delete or update the 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 in at least the initial letters of the desired plugin's name into the search field to see the actual results. Afterwards, press the symbol marked on the screenshot below, and confirm your choice in the window that should be visible on your screen. |
Press the info icon to read its short description. |
In case the plugin seems interesting, just press the 'Install' button. |
The 'Mass Action' feature is also present in this section, so you will be able to handle multiple plugins more efficiently and at the same time. |
Plugin Packages
Plugin Packages allow to install a bunch of pre-organised plugins at once. Simply press the '+' button to install the package with plugins that seems ecspecialy attractive to you. |
Config
In this section you can directly alter the records from the wp-config.php file. This file is located in the root of your WordPress file directory and contains your website's configuration details such as database connection information. You are allowed to edit or delete already existing config records as well as create new ones. Important: Be particularly careful when editing these config records! You can find more information about edition 'wp-config.php' file here. |
When creating a new config record, enter its proper name, value and chose one of the three available types ( 'Constant', 'Variable' or 'All' ). |
Available Actions
In the 'Actions' area you can find the following options to:
Underneath you can find detailed description of all the remaining actions. Pelsae take a look. |
Clone
This action will result in cloning the installation to another domain. To clone the installtion you need to:
The cloned installation will appear on the list of installations after a while. |
Change Domain
If you want to change the domain of your WordPress installation, simply provide here a new one. Decide wheter to create backup at the same time and enable/disable SSL for the new domain. |
Manage Auto Upgrades
Set up the automatic upgrades rules. Here you may enable or disable automatic upgrades:
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Staging
Create staging instances from an application to test the upgrades or changes before using them in the live environment. |
Push Tthe staging installation to the live environment once you are sure it works fine and changes suit your needs. Creating staging instance has been started, please be patient, as it may take a few minutes. tylko z dodatkową informacją, że za tworzenie tych stagingow odpowiada cron |
SSL
Turn on or off SSL for the installtion. Rememeber that enabling SSL will result in changes being made in your WordPress database configuration, is is adviced to back up your instalaltion. Toggle the 'Create Backup' option to do so and then confirm the actions. |
Instance Image
Turn on instance image on the WordPress installation. Simply, toggle 'Mark As Iamge' option and then fill in the below options. Note: The 'FTP Password' input is encoded in the database, which makes is completly safe and secure. |
Reseller Accounts
Existing Reseller's Accounts with number of wordpress instalaltions. |
Press the edit icon to view the list of existing instlaltions. Among other allowed actions there are:
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The only difference is the ned to select a customer whem adding new ionstallation. All the remaining options are exactly the same as in case of standrrad WordPress installations described above. |
Tips
1. In case you wish to remove one of your plugins from WHM, make sure you delete the additional content too:
/usr/local/cpanel/Cpanel/API/Wordpress.pm /usr/local/cpanel/share/WordPressManager/wp |
2. If you wish to change the names of your WordPress installations scripts to more friendly in the client area, you can do this in language file. Simply open your default 'english.php ' file located in '/yourWHMCS/modules/addons/WordpressManager/langs' directory and add a new language record in the following format: $_LANG['WordPress Script Name']="WordPress Friendly Name"; |
3. When using WordPress Manager module with cPanel, you will also need to whitelist 'phar' support in your php.ini on the WHM server. You can do this by adding or editing the below record: suhosin.executor.include.whitelist = phar |
Update Instructions
Essential guidance through the process of updating the module is offered here. Important: If you are performing an update from a previous version of WordPress Manager with cPanel, you have to also update the files and run again the installation script on your WHM server. |
Common Problems
1. When you have problems with connection, check whether your SELinux or firewall does not block ports. |
2. If you do not see the config records, make sure that you have also updated the WHM files to the latest version. |