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How to Install WHMCS

How to Get a WHMCS License
HostGator no longer offers a free WHMCS license. You can purchase a WHMCS license directly from https://whmcs.com.
Please ensure your domain name resolves to your hosting account before requesting your license. This typically requires changing the name servers for your domain to our name servers at your registrar.
How to Install WHMCS
There are two methods for installing WHMCS:
Softaculous
You can easily install WHMCS using the cPanel software application. Please see the instructions below.
- Log in to your Customer Portal.
- Click Hosting on the left-hand menu.

- If you have only one hosting plan in your account, you will be automatically redirected to the hosting panel.
- If you have multiple hosting plans, a list will appear. Click the Manage button for the hosting plan you want to manage.

- Under the Quick Links section, click the CPANEL button.

- Look for the Software section, then click the Softaculous Apps Installer icon.

- Using the search bar on the top left menu, search for WHMCS, which is found under Ecommerce.

- On the WHMCS page, click the Install tab.

- Fill out the installation form.

- Once you have filled out the required fields, click Install at the bottom of the page.
Congratulations! WHMCS is now set up.
Manual Installation
If you prefer manually installing WHMCS, you need to download this application from https://www.whmcs.com/members/clientarea.php. You may visit this article for detailed instructions.
If you're looking for a consolidated guide of WHMCS-related articles, please check out the WHMCS Guide.
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