WHMCS Use on Shared Host

[slingshot202]

All,

 

I am new to WHMCS and just found the shared account where I host my company site to keep it separate from my client sites does not allow port 2086/2087. I never had a problem with a previous carrier, however, I am being told this is more a standard practice now.

 

Is there anyway to get this to work w/o those ports? Perhaps an API that was mentioned to me by another provider?

 

Just looking for some solutions now, other than spending more money.

 

Thanks,

CJ

[WHMCS Ryan]

CJ,

 

Just to clarify, those ports are only required if you are using the cPanel module, which I am assuming you are. Does your host not use cPanel software themselves? If not, I would move to a cPanel friendly host as it is not possible to change the ports to which WHM are bound too.

 

--Thanks

[slingshot202]

Thanks for the reply. The host does use cPanel, but I am using a shared account on this one to just keep my company site up and running and leaving the clients on a separate site. They have advised me they will not open ports 2086/2087 on their shared accounts.

 

My guess is I have to upgrade my company site or sit it on my VPS, which defeats the purpose, if I have an issue, then I go down with the clients and then they can feel like they are out in the dark.

 

Guess I will work on that...

[WHMCS Ryan]

CJ,

 

Again, trying to understand what you want to accomplish - you want to install WHMCS on a shared hosting account and resell that shared hosting space through WHMCS? As in, everything in one shared hosting account? Then, yes, the host is right - that won't work. You would need at least a reseller account that offers WHM access or a VPS. You could still use WHMCS but you would not be able to manage your accounts through the admin panel.

 

--Thanks