How to Install a WHMCS Plugin
Prerequisites
- A running WHMCS installation (v8.0 or later recommended)
- FTP/SFTP or SSH access to your server
- A valid license key from your Intally account
Step 1 — Download the Plugin
Log in to your Intally dashboard, navigate to My Licenses, and click the Download button next to the plugin you purchased. You will receive a .zip file.
Step 2 — Extract & Upload
- Extract the ZIP archive on your local machine.
- Upload the extracted folder to the appropriate WHMCS directory:
- Addon modules →
/modules/addons/your_module/ - Server modules →
/modules/servers/your_module/ - Registrar modules →
/modules/registrars/your_module/
- Addon modules →
- Ensure file permissions are set to
644for files and755for directories.
Step 3 — Activate in WHMCS
- Go to WHMCS Admin → Setup → Addon Modules (or the relevant module page).
- Find your module in the list and click Activate.
- Enter your License Key in the configuration field.
- Click Save Changes.
Step 4 — Verify
After activation, the plugin will automatically verify your license against our server. You should see a green "Active" status. If you encounter issues, check that your server can make outbound HTTPS requests to our API.
Tip: If your server uses ionCube Loader, make sure it is version 12.0+ and enabled in your PHP configuration.