How to Configure Domain Settings in WHMCS

The “Domains” tab concerns domain registration options as well as Domain Lookup preferences and renewal settings. For example, if you want to set up default nameservers for your domain then you are in the right place.

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Configuring Domain Settings

  1. Login to your WHMCS Admin
  2. Choose Setup - General Settings

    Hover over Setup and choose General Settings

  3. Domain tab

    Choose the Domain tab

  4. Fill in the settings:
    Domain Lookup:Select the method you wish to use to look up domains
    Domain Registration Options:Allow clients to register domains with you
    Allow clients to transfer a domain to you
    Allow clients to use their own domain
    Enable Renewal Orders:Tick this box to show the Domain Renewals cart category allowing clients to place renewal orders early if they wish
    Auto Renew on Payment:Automatically renew domains which are set to a supported registrar when they are paid for
    Auto Renew Requires Product:Only auto renew free domains that have a corresponding active product/service for the same domain
    Default Auto Renewal Setting:This can be changed per domain, but sets the default of whether invoices should auto generate for expiring domains
    Create To-Do List Entries:Tick this box to create To-Do list entries for new or failed domain actions that require manual intervention
    Domain Sync Enabled:Tick this box to enable automated domain syncing with supported registrars via cron
    Sync Next Due Date:Enable – Number of Days to Set Due Date in Advance of Expiry
    Domain Sync Notify Only:Tick this box to not auto update any domain dates – just send email notification to admins
    Allow IDN Domains:Tick this box to enable Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) support.
    Bulk Domain Search:Tick to allow clients to perform bulk domain searches via the domain checker
    Default Nameserver 1:Enter your nameserver
    Default Nameserver 2:Enter your nameserver
    Default Nameserver 3:Enter your nameserver
    Default Nameserver 4:Enter your nameserver
    Default Nameserver 5:Enter your nameserver
    Use Clients Details:Tick this box to use clients details for the Billing/Admin/Tech contacts
    First Name:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Last Name:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Company Name:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Email Address:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Address 1:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Address 2:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    City:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    State/Region:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Postcode:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Country:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
    Phone Number:Set the default Billing/Admin/Tech Contact Details for new domains
  5. Save Changes Button

    Click Save Changes

Now that you have gone through the Domain options you are ready to proceed to the Mail tab.

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Christopher Maiorana joined the InMotion community team in 2015 and regularly dispenses tips and tricks in the Support Center, Community Q&A, and the InMotion Hosting Blog.

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