To help you manage your clients and billing seamlessly, with your Odextra Web Hosting or any other reseller hosting, we recommend installing InvoicePlane, a powerful and user-friendly invoicing platform. With Softaculous, setting up InvoicePlane is quick and easy. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:
Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account
- Open your browser and go to your cPanel login page:
- Log in with the credentials provided in your welcome email.
Step 2: Open Softaculous
- In your cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the Software section.
- Click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
Step 3: Search for InvoicePlane
- In the Softaculous search bar (usually on the left side), type InvoicePlane.
- Select InvoicePlane from the search results.
Step 4: Begin the Installation
- Click the Install Now button.
- Fill in the installation details:
- Choose Installation URL: Select your domain or subdomain for the installation. Leave the "In Directory" field blank if you want to install it in the root directory (e.g., http://yourdomain.com).
- Admin Username: Enter a username for your InvoicePlane admin account.
- Admin Password: Choose a strong password.
- Admin Email: Provide an email address for the admin account (e.g., admin@yourdomain.com).
- Database Name: Softaculous will automatically generate a database name, but you can customize it if needed.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
- Review the settings and click Install.
- Softaculous will handle the setup, including creating the database and configuring InvoicePlane.
- Once the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message with the following:
- Admin URL: This is where you log in to manage InvoicePlane (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/admin).
- Site URL: The public-facing URL for InvoicePlane.
Step 6: Log in and Configure InvoicePlane
- Go to the Admin URL provided after the installation.
- Log in with the admin username and password you set during installation.
- Configure InvoicePlane:
- Add your branding (e.g., company logo, colors).
- Set up invoice templates.
- Configure payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
- Add your first client to test the system.
Step 7: Secure Your Installation
- Install an SSL certificate for your domain using AutoSSL in cPanel.
- This will ensure secure HTTPS access for InvoicePlane.
- Delete the install directory created during the setup:
- Go to File Manager in cPanel.
- Navigate to the directory where InvoicePlane was installed.
- Delete the
install folder.
Step 8: Start Using InvoicePlane
Your InvoicePlane setup is now complete! Use the platform to manage clients, create invoices, and automate your billing process. Good luck with your reseller hosting journey! If you prefer FOSSBilling, you can read all about that here.
