Dominic Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think this is the right place but I'm not sure....it's not a WHMCS feature request as such, but a request for a module development. We are looking to develop a client-side DNS editor to tie in with our cPanel DNS cluster. I believe cPanel have recently added Add/Edit DNS API commands so think this should be reasonably straightforward, but I just don't have the time. I'm looking for an interface similar to the WHM zone editor as that's about the best I've seen - SOA, A, CNAME, NS, TXT records are the minimum requirements. The client should see a list of their domains (a simple list of their domains from tbldomains and tblhosting is fine) and be able to view/edit each. The script should be able to communicate with a cPanel DNS cluster via the cPanel API and the complete source code must be handed over - no encrypted scripts. If you are capable of producing this please PM me with your thoughts/pricing - look forward to hearing from you 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNIXIELHOST Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 It seems to me that everyone of us is trying to make WHMCS like cPanel/WHM? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Is this something that you're requesting just for you Dominic or something that would be released to the community (at a cost of course)? This is something I'd love too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonhk Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've coded a dns editor using the new API commands, the interface isn't pretty, it isn't integrated into WHMCS yet, but it works. DNS Cluster was another issue, I ended up using CURL to run the WHM zone sync command. I'll get around to coding this into WHMCS soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehuk Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I would happily pay for this... Very useful tool to provide free DNS to clients without having to give them a WHM account. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Sorry about the delayed reply, I didn't get the notification e-mail - this is something I would be happy to release into the community at a small cost I've coded a dns editor using the new API commands, the interface isn't pretty, it isn't integrated into WHMCS yet, but it works. DNS Cluster was another issue, I ended up using CURL to run the WHM zone sync command. I'll get around to coding this into WHMCS soon. It was that type of problem I was wary of, I would've hoped the API commands automatically update the cluster as with all other DNS operations The ability to add a zone would be great too. Would you be looking at releasing the full source code for a price? Happy to work with you on it too whenver I have time. Rather than make WHMCS like cPanel/WHM my aim is to produce a decent client DNS editor similar to that provided by the larger companies such as 123, and not need to rely on any third party. So we can provide DNS management to cPanel clients and also sell DNS management services - e.g. "add up to 10 zones for £x/month". Also we see a lot of requests to setup a domain for Google Apps for example, so I could just jump into the code and add in a button to do that for the client. Saving us a lot of time too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbadr Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 We would be very interested in this and hace been looking for a decent DNS solution for the clients. We will pay. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonhk Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Here is what I have so far.. Allows editing of A,MX,CNAME and NS records. Works with DNS Clusters Will implement the add record next. Edited June 20, 2009 by jasonhk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausrob Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I'm interested in this Jason but a couple of things 1 - Make this an option on domain registration only 2 - Disable DNS editor for hosting accounts (prevents people making mistakes) or atleast make a switch to disable if they have a current hosting plan 3 - Check what nameservers domain is using, if using other than assigned DNS clustered DNS indicate a message saying "prior to changing these values you need to edit your nameservers to point to ns1.XXXXX.com and NS2.XXXX.com or "click here to make the change" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 3 - Check what nameservers domain is using, if using other than assigned DNS clustered DNS indicate a message saying "prior to changing these values you need to edit your nameservers to point to ns1.XXXXX.com and NS2.XXXX.com or "click here to make the change" I've had a brief think about this with Jason and it's a little complex due to varying nameserver IPs, branded nameservers etc, and the slowness of doing all the checks. I think the best method is to display a message informing the client that they will need to be using our DNS servers for their changes to have any effect. Any client who's not using our ns would (should...) understand that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 How's this coming along guys? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhugo Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Im also interested in how this is going... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpflanz Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Is this project still in the works? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 I believe Jason's having trouble making it work with the cPanel cluster at present and juggle it among other things he's working on. If anyone is able to develop a DNS editor quickly please let me know 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhugo Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Whats the problem with the cluster? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonhk Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 There's no issues, it's just I don't have time to complete it. I will post when I have finished it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhugo Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Im really close to hiring a freelancer to get it done. Can I help here instead let me know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 There's no issues, it's just I don't have time to complete it. I will post when I have finished it. Send me the code and let me know what needs doing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinbros Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hello, any new? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Looks like it's going to become standard in cPanel 11.25 anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhugo Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 We are getting one developed for client area of whmcs. We dont want to send the customers into cpanel for dns editing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 We are getting one developed for client area of whmcs. We dont want to send the customers into cpanel for dns editing. We are also interested in getting dns editing to whmcs client area. Maybe we could contribute to the development or buy the ready source from you? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhugo Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 You can have the code when its done for part of the development cost. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonhk Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) This is in cPanel 11.25. http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/pub/AllDocumentation/ReleaseNotes/1125releasenotes.pdf 3. Added Features3.1. cPanel DNS Editors In cPanel 11.25, the X3 interface includes both a Simple DNS Editor and an Advanced DNS Editor feature. The Simple editor is enabled by the default. The Advanced editor is disabled by default. Access to either editor is handled via the Feature Manager in WHM. 3.1.1. Simple DNS Editor The cPanel Simple DNS Editor permits users to add and remove A and CNAME resource records for existing zones. No editing of records is permitted via this interface. To edit a record, the existing one must first be deleted. Duplicate A records are permitted. A Record: The user is permitted to supply the name of the record and an IP address. The TTL specified in the WHM Basic cPanel/WHM Setup interface is used. CNAME Record: the user is permitted to supply the name and CNAME of the record. The TTL specified in the WHM Basic cPanel/WHM Setup interface is used. 3.1.2. Advanced DNS Editor The Advanced DNS Editor lets users add, edit and delete A, CNAME and TXT resource records. The user may specify the TTL when creating or modifying the record. cPanel 11.25.0 Release Notes 15 Both editors automatically append the name of the domain being modified to new records. To provide a fully-qualified name, terminate Edited September 23, 2009 by jasonhk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozace Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 we would also be very interested in getting this and contributing to the costs as well cheers Jim 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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