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title: "How to Add a New Server in WHMCS"
description: "You will need to add servers via the admin panel so that new accounts can be added and tracked in WHMCS. Follow along as we go over the basics of adding a server in the WHMC back end. Did you know?..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/whm/new-whmcs-server/
date: 2016-04-27
modified: 2020-10-09
author: "Scott Mitchell"
categories: ["WebHost Manager (WHM)"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Add a New Server in WHMCS

You will need to add servers via the admin panel so that new accounts can be added and tracked in WHMCS. Follow along as we go over the basics of adding a server in the WHMC back end.

**Did you know?** Not all hosting companies provide a free license for WHMCS. InMotion does with all [Reseller Hosting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/reseller-hosting) plans and it’s just one of the many features available.

## Configuring a Server in WHMCS

1. Log into the [WHMCS admin dashboard](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/whm/whmcs-login/).
2. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/01-click-servers.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/01-click-servers.png) Hover over **Setup** -> **Products/Services** and click on **Servers**.
3. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/02-click-add-new.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/02-click-add-new.png) From the server page, click on **Add New Server**.
4. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/03-name-server.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/03-name-server.png) On the *New Server* page, give it a name.
5. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/04-add-host-andip.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/04-add-host-andip.png) Now, fill in the **IP** and **Hostname** fields.
6. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/05-add-nameservers.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/05-add-nameservers.png) Next, add the servers name server information.
7. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/06-set-type-and-info.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/06-set-type-and-info.png) Select the server type and enter the login information.
8. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/07-click-save.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/07-click-save.png) Once completed, click the **Save** button.
9. [![](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/08-after.png)](/support/images/stories/reseller/whmcs/servers/add/08-after.png) *OPTIONAL:* Once the server is added to the list, click on the name to make it the default server (indicated by the asterisk).