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Hook WHMCS to a DirectAdmin reseller server

Link your DirectAdmin reseller login to WHMCS so new orders spawn hosting accounts automatically.

License required

Install WHMCS first. Licenses and setup guides: purchase · install via Softaculous.

What you need

1. Register the DirectAdmin server

  1. WHMCS admin → SetupProducts/ServicesServers tab.

  2. Add New Server and complete:

    • Name — friendly label
    • Hostname/IP — DirectAdmin host (often server.example.com or the node IP)
    • Type — DirectAdmin
    • Username / Password — reseller credentials
    • Secure — Yes (SSL port 2222)
  3. Save changes.

2. Create a hosting product

  1. SetupProducts/ServicesCreate a New Group (e.g. Web hosting).

  2. Create a New Product → type Hosting Account, module DirectAdmin, assign the server from step 1.

  3. Set pricing, billing cycle, and package limits to match your DirectAdmin plan templates.

  4. Save.

Test with a manual order. Successful provisioning confirms the link.