Create a Server

Before you can sell and provision hosting accounts, you must add at least one server to your WHMCS installation. WHMCS supports many server types and the process for adding each type is similar.

In WHMCS 8.13 and later, you can also configure your first cPanel, Plesk, or DirectAdmin server during initial setup at Configuration () > Getting Started Wizard.

Create a Server

To add your server to WHMCS:

1. Log in to WHMCS.

Log in to the WHMCS Admin Area.

2. Add a new server.

Go to Configuration () > System Settings > Servers and click Add New Server.

3. Select the a module.

Select your server’s control panel for Module.

The list of available server modules in Servers

4. Enter your server settings.

Enter the server information that your module requires. For example, most modules require the server IP address or hostname and your access credentials.

For more information, see your server module’s documentation or contact your hosting provider or system administrator.

5. Test the server connection.

Click Test Connection to ensure that WHMCS is able to communicate. A success message will appear.

If the test failed, check and update the details you entered and try again. To ignore the failure and continue, click Continue.

6. Save your changes.

Click Save Changes.

The Servers interface will appear and display the newly-created server in the list:

Successfully adding a Virtualmin server

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Last modified: 2025 April 7