🚀 Overview

Purpose: Simplify hosting management by integrating DirectAdmin with WHMCS for automated account setup, suspension, and billing.

Real-world use: Web hosting companies, resellers, and SaaS hosting platforms can streamline account management, reduce manual work, and improve client satisfaction.

Target users: Hosting providers, WHMCS administrators, and developers seeking a GPL-ready DirectAdmin automation module.

✨ Key Features

• Automated Account Provisioning: Create, suspend, terminate, and manage DirectAdmin accounts automatically.
• Billing Integration: Seamless integration with WHMCS billing and invoicing system.
• Package & Plan Management: Map WHMCS products to DirectAdmin hosting plans.
• Client Management: Full client account overview, including domains, databases, and email accounts.
• Reseller Management: Automate reseller account setup and package allocation.
• Custom Actions: Manage emails, databases, FTP accounts, and DNS settings directly from WHMCS.
• Security & Access: API-based integration ensures secure communication between WHMCS and DirectAdmin.
• Logs & Reporting: Track account creation, suspension, and billing actions.
• Responsive Admin Interface: Manage hosting accounts on desktop and mobile devices.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x with WHMCS module architecture
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, WHMCS admin UI
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Linux hosting with DirectAdmin control panel
• APIs: DirectAdmin API for automation and account management

Server Requirements: WHMCS 8.x or higher, PHP extensions: cURL, JSON, mbstring, MySQLi; SSL recommended for secure API communication.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the module files to /modules/servers/ directory in your WHMCS installation.
2. Activate the module via WHMCS admin panel under Setup → Products/Services → Servers.
3. Configure DirectAdmin API credentials and connection settings for each server.
4. Create or map hosting products to DirectAdmin plans.
5. Test account provisioning, suspension, and termination workflows.
6. Enable logs and notifications for monitoring automated actions.

📦 Deliverables

• DirectAdmin Extended WHMCS module (GPL licensed)
• Admin configuration interface
• Automated account provisioning and management tools
• Documentation and installation instructions
• API integration setup for DirectAdmin servers

📱 Supported Platforms

WHMCS: Version 8.x and above

DirectAdmin: Latest stable releases

Server OS: Linux distributions supported by DirectAdmin (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian)

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for hosting providers and resellers automating DirectAdmin account management.
• Ensure API keys are secured and server communication is SSL-protected.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Add custom provisioning hooks, automated emails, or additional DirectAdmin features.
• Modify admin templates for a tailored user experience within WHMCS.
• Integrate with additional modules for billing, support, or client dashboards.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Optimized for hosting SaaS platforms and WHMCS automation deployment.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original DirectAdmin Extended for WHMCS developed by ModulesGarden.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View DirectAdmin Extended on ModulesGarden

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by ModulesGarden. Users are responsible for API security, server management, and client data compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world WHMCS hosting automation and DirectAdmin management for providers and resellers.

Expertise: Developed with PHP and WHMCS module standards to ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable server automation.

Authoritativeness: Original developer ModulesGarden credited to maintain authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes security, compliance, and best practices.