WHMCS (Web Host Manager Client Setup) is a popular platform for managing web hosting businesses. If you’re looking to expand your offerings, setting up an SMTP reseller account can be a great way to provide SMTP services to your clients.
This blog post will guide you through the entire process of setting up an SMTP reseller on your WHMCS platform. We’ll cover everything from signing up as a reseller to creating and testing your first product.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you’ll need to have the following:
- A WHMCS installation
- An SmtpHosting reseller account (with credit balance)
Setting Up Your SMTP Reseller on WHMCS
Sign Up as a Reseller:
The first step is to sign up for an SMTP reseller account. Once you’ve signed up, be sure to add some credit balance to your account.
Set Up the WHMCS Module:
Download the SMTP reseller modue from this link. Once you’ve downloaded the module, upload it to your WHMCS root directory and extract it.
Add Reseller Server & Group:
In your WHMCS admin panel, navigate to the section for managing servers and groups. Here, you’ll need to add a new server and group for your SMTP reseller account.
Create Email Template:
WHMCS allows you to create custom email templates that will be sent to your clients. You’ll need to create an email template for the SMTP welcome email that will be sent to new clients when they sign up for your email hosting service. Learn How to set up custom SMTP Welcome Email in WHMCS.
Create a Product:
Now it’s time to create a product in WHMCS for your SMTP reseller service. When creating the product, be sure to specify the following:
- Pricing
- The server and group you created in step 3
- Turn on SSO Login and Get info
- The SMTP welcome email template you created in step 4
Don’t forget to set the SMTP welcome mail option within the product configuration.
Test Your Setup:
Once you’ve created your product, it’s important to test your setup to ensure everything is working correctly. Try placing a test order for your SMTP reseller product. This will help you identify any potential issues before you start selling the service to your clients.
Important Notes:
- You’ll need to have a credit balance on SMTP reseller account to create orders.
- You may encounter issues with formatting when copying and pasting your email template into WHMCS. To avoid this, simply paste the text without any formatting and then formate it as needed.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily set up an SMTP reseller account on your WHMCS platform and start offering Email SMTP services to your clients. This can be a great way to increase your revenue and expand your business offerings. Contact us here if you face any issues during the setup.
