setting up small hosting package automatically with a domain registration

[ninak]

I would like to give clients that register a domain name with me a small 25 to 50mb hosting package automatically when a domain name is registered. Does anyone have a workable solution for this or otherwise advise me on how to do this?

[SilverNodashi]

yes, simply create a 25 / 50MB cPanel account and set WHMCS up to create this account for the user. Now, in WHM, just limit the feature of this package to email / webmail / DNS only

[ninak]

yes, simply create a 25 / 50MB cPanel account and set WHMCS up to create this account for the user. Now, in WHM, just limit the feature of this package to email / webmail / DNS only

I understand this but this way the package has to be set up manually for the client. What I would like t know is if someone has a way that sets it up automatically when the domain is registered and paid for.

[SilverNodashi]

yes, set WHMCS to automatically create the package - job done!

[ninak]

There seems to be no place to set up an automatic package with just domain registration. I do know how to create the package but I can't find where to limit it to just domain registration service for automatic setup.

[simplexwebs]

There seems to be no place to set up an automatic package with just domain registration. I do know how to create the package but I can't find where to limit it to just domain registration service for automatic setup.

 

I assume it would be possible to do this using Action Hooks.

You could put a hook on 'AfterRegistrarRegistration', which would check if the domain was linked to a hosting package and if not, create one in WHMCS for it.

 

I've not done this myself, but from looking an the logic behind it I can't see why it wouldn't be possible.

[clearlydedicated]

Don't set it up as a domain, set it up as a product. For example:

 

Domain + (FREE DNS + EMAIL HOSTING) - 10.99

 

Make the package require a domain, make the domain free, and make the package automatically setup in cPanel. Then, depending on your registrar settings.. Setup the domain to automatically register!

 

Hope that helps!

[disgruntled]

create the package on whm

 

create it on whmcs set it to

• recurring - all prices disabled except (annual and biennial set to any positive value preferably a high one)
  
• hidden from order form
  
• require a domain name
  
• automatic creation.
  

 

Create A Promotional Coupon Set to

• recurring - uncheacked
  
• percentage
  
• value - 100
  
• cycles - annual and biennial (only cycles priced
  
• applies to - specific hosting product
  
• requires - specific domain extentions
  
• apply once
  

 

perform some check

• check for the coupon
  
• check if this is a valid offer for the domain extension
  
• check the domain is not being ordered with a different package
  
• check if the offered package exists in whmcs
  

 

All checks out then perform action hook

• Order The Package with the domain name specified for for the length of time of teh domain registration annual - biennial
  
• Await result from registrar
  
• Activate the specified package on sucessful registration or domain
  
• Send Email to client with details etc etc
  

 

If the coupon checks etc dont validate just perform the domain ordering as per normal without and action hook. By setting to a one time coupon, the domain renewal will trigger a new package update with the coupon code this paying the new invoice if renewed. the package will thus terminate accordingly of the domain is not renewed with you.

 

further action hooks for checking if the offer exists on transfer away from you will be required to terminate the package accordingly

 

A little long winded it may seem. But this would allow offer a free service with a domain name without going through the process of ordering a hosting package. a simpler order process for the domain registration means a much faster order process and more conversions.

Edited May 18, 2011 by disgruntled