The WHMCS cPanel Module Creation involves the development of a WHMCS module designed to manage cPanel accounts directly from the WHMCS platform. The module consists of two main components: the admin panel, where module settings can be configured and managed, and the client panel, where end-users can perform various cPanel-related tasks. The integration simplifies the process of managing hosting accounts, streamlining administrative operations while providing clients with a seamless interface for controlling and configuring their cPanel accounts.

By utilizing the module, administrators can easily control the settings and operations of cPanel hosting accounts, while clients can handle essential cPanel functions independently through their client panel. This significantly reduces the load on support teams and improves the overall user experience by providing clients with more control and autonomy.

Key Features and Functionality:

1. List FTP Accounts:
   • FTP Account Overview: This feature allows users to view all the FTP accounts associated with their cPanel account directly from the WHMCS client panel. Clients can see details such as the username, directory path, and the permissions associated with each account.
   • Quick Access for Management: By listing the FTP accounts, clients can easily access and manage their FTP accounts without needing to log into cPanel directly. This simplifies FTP account management and saves time for the end-user.
2. Create/Delete FTP Accounts:
   • Create FTP Accounts: Clients can create new FTP accounts via the WHMCS client panel. This feature allows clients to assign specific usernames, set permissions, and select the root directory for the new FTP account.
   • Delete FTP Accounts: Clients can also delete existing FTP accounts, ensuring that unnecessary or obsolete FTP credentials are removed securely. This function reduces clutter and potential security risks by ensuring only active FTP accounts remain.
3. Create/Delete Cron Jobs:
   • Create Cron Jobs: The module allows users to create and schedule cron jobs directly from the client panel. This feature helps clients automate tasks like backups, email alerts, or regular script executions on their hosting accounts.
   • Delete Cron Jobs: Clients can also delete any existing cron jobs they no longer need, providing them with full control over scheduled tasks and ensuring that they maintain only necessary processes running on their server.
4. Backup Creation/Restore/Deletion:
   • Create Backups: The module enables clients to create backups of their cPanel accounts at any time. This feature is essential for clients who want to ensure the safety of their website and data before making significant changes or updates.
   • Restore Backups: In the event of data loss or issues, clients can easily restore backups through the client panel. This self-service backup and restore option saves time and reduces reliance on support teams.
   • Delete Backups: Clients can also delete old backups once they are no longer needed, freeing up disk space on their hosting account.
5. Create/Delete Domain Aliases:
   • Domain Aliases Management: This feature allows clients to create and manage domain aliases directly from their WHMCS client panel. Domain aliases enable users to point multiple domain names to the same website, which is particularly useful for branding purposes.
   • Delete Domain Aliases: Clients can also delete any domain aliases that are no longer necessary, ensuring their domains and DNS settings remain organized.
6. PHP Version Update:
   • Update PHP Version: The module allows clients to update the PHP version used by their cPanel account. Clients can select a specific version of PHP (from supported versions) and easily switch to the latest release or a required older version, ensuring their applications are running optimally with the correct PHP environment.
   • Compatibility Check: The system ensures compatibility with various PHP extensions and the server environment before updating, preventing issues related to PHP version incompatibility.
7. Enable CDN:
   • Content Delivery Network (CDN) Integration: This feature enables clients to enable and configure CDN settings directly from the WHMCS client panel. By using a CDN, clients can improve the speed and reliability of their websites by distributing content across multiple servers worldwide.
   • Efficient Content Distribution: Enabling CDN reduces website load times and enhances user experience, particularly for websites with a global audience.
8. Update WordPress Plugins:
   • One-Click Plugin Updates: Clients can update their WordPress plugins with a single click through the WHMCS client panel. This feature simplifies the plugin management process, ensuring that clients are always using the latest versions of their WordPress plugins for improved performance and security.
   • Automated Updates: The system can be set up to perform automatic plugin updates, ensuring clients’ websites stay secure and up-to-date with minimal effort.
9. Update WordPress Version:
   • Update WordPress Core: This feature allows clients to update their WordPress installations directly from the WHMCS client panel. Clients can easily upgrade to the latest stable version of WordPress to benefit from security patches, new features, and improved performance.
   • Version Compatibility Checks: The module includes compatibility checks before initiating updates, ensuring that themes and plugins are compatible with the updated WordPress version.
10. Create/Import/Export SSH Keys:
    • SSH Key Management: Clients can create, import, or export SSH keys from the client panel, providing secure, password-less access to their server via the command line.
    • Easy SSH Key Configuration: Clients can generate new SSH key pairs, import existing keys, or export keys to be used elsewhere. This makes secure server management accessible without needing to use cPanel’s native SSH key management interface.
11. Domain Uptime Monitoring:
    • Uptime Monitoring: This feature allows clients to monitor the uptime of their domains directly from the client panel. Clients can set up alerts to notify them if their website goes offline or encounters performance issues.
    • Real-Time Monitoring: Clients receive real-time notifications about their website’s status, helping them take quick action in case of downtime, minimizing website outages and improving overall reliability.

Admin Panel Features:

The admin panel is designed to give administrators full control over the module’s settings, user permissions, and the overall management of the cPanel accounts. Admins can:

• Configure Module Settings: Admins can define the module’s settings, including linking the WHMCS platform with cPanel, setting server parameters, and determining the level of access for clients.
• Manage Clients and Hosting Plans: The admin panel allows the administrator to view and manage all clients using the cPanel module, including adjusting hosting plans, account status, and other details.
• Access Logs and Reports: Admins can view logs and reports related to the module’s operations, allowing them to track changes, monitor user actions, and troubleshoot issues.

Key Benefits of the WHMCS cPanel Module:

• Streamlined Account Management: The module simplifies the management of cPanel accounts by centralizing common tasks, allowing users to handle many actions directly from the WHMCS client panel without needing to log into cPanel.
• Enhanced User Control: By providing clients with an intuitive interface for managing FTP accounts, cron jobs, backups, and more, this module gives users greater control over their hosting environment, reducing the need for support intervention.
• Efficiency and Automation: Automating tasks like creating backups, updating WordPress, and managing SSH keys significantly improves operational efficiency, reducing the administrative workload.
• Improved Client Satisfaction: With the ability to perform a wide range of cPanel tasks directly from WHMCS, clients enjoy a more seamless and efficient hosting experience. This reduces client frustration and enhances overall satisfaction.
• Security and Control: Features like SSH key management and domain uptime monitoring add layers of security and reliability, ensuring clients can maintain secure access to their hosting account and monitor their website’s performance.
• Time-Saving: By reducing the need for clients to log into cPanel for routine tasks, the module saves time for both clients and support teams, allowing them to focus on more complex or high-priority issues.
• Scalability: As your hosting service grows, the module’s features can scale to accommodate additional clients and hosting accounts. The automation of routine tasks helps ensure that your business can scale efficiently without increasing administrative overhead.

Technology Stack:

• WHMCS: The billing platform used for account management, invoicing, and automation.
• cPanel/WHMCS API: The integration between WHMCS and cPanel using cPanel’s extensive API to manage user accounts and services.
• PHP and MySQL: The programming languages and database used to build the module and handle user data and account management.
• CSS/HTML: The front-end technologies used to create the user interface of both the admin and client panels.