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As a reseller hosting provider, managing billing and invoicing can be a challenging task. Thankfully, there is a solution that simplifies the process and helps you streamline your operations: WHMCS. In this article, we'll show you how to configure and use WHMCS for your reseller hosting business.

### What is WHMCS?

WHMCS is a popular billing and automation platform used by web hosting providers to manage client billing, invoicing, and support. With WHMCS, you can automate your hosting business, manage customer accounts, and integrate with popular payment gateways.

### Setting Up WHMCS for Reseller Hosting

To get started with WHMCS, you'll need to install the software on your server. Most web hosts provide one-click installations of WHMCS, but you can also install it manually if needed. Once installed, log in to your WHMCS admin panel and configure your settings.

First, you'll need to configure your general settings. Go to Setup > General Settings and enter your company details, time zone, and currency settings. You can also customize your email templates, invoice settings, and ticket settings from this page.

Next, you'll need to configure your products and services. Go to Setup > Products/Services and create a new product group for your reseller hosting plans. Then, create your individual hosting plans and specify the disk space, bandwidth, and other details for each plan.

### Integrating WHMCS with Your Reseller Hosting Account

Once you've configured WHMCS, you'll need to integrate it with your reseller hosting account. To do this, you'll need to create a new server in WHMCS and enter your reseller hosting account details.

To create a new server, go to Setup > Products/Services > Servers and click the Add New Server button. Enter your server name, server hostname, IP address, and root login details. Then, select the module name as "cPanel/WHM" and enter your WHM login details. Click Save Changes to save your settings.

### Billing and Invoicing Your Clients with WHMCS

Now that you've configured WHMCS and integrated it with your reseller hosting account, you can start billing and invoicing your clients. To do this, you'll need to create a new client account in WHMCS and assign them to a hosting plan.

To create a new client account, go to Clients > Add New Client and enter your client's details. Then, go to Products/Services and assign them to a hosting plan. You can also customize the pricing, billing cycle, and payment gateway options for each client.

### Conclusion

WHMCS is a powerful billing and automation platform that can help you streamline your reseller hosting business. With WHMCS, you can automate your billing and invoicing processes, manage client accounts, and integrate with popular payment gateways. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can configure and use WHMCS for your reseller hosting business.