Another week passed, another package of updates from HostBill team. Introducing:
vmWare vSphere 5 support
We’ve created brand new module to support vmWare vSphere (ESXi) version 5 – with automated VM provisioning and rich client area controls:
Learn more about this module at http://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/vmware5.html
For full changelog visit http://hostbillapp.com/changelog
As scheduled – week passed and the new HostBill version is ready: 4.1.4 with multiple improvements and bug fixes is available for download.
What’s new:
Client signup captcha
Spambots now seem to attack even billing systems – there is no better way to prevent it than implementing captcha. By default new client signups require captcha confirmation (you can disable captcha field in Clients->Registration fields)
Client profile files
You can now upload files directly in client profile, so it can be accessible only by this client, or staff members visiting client profile.
Fixed invoice data
When using EU invoicing, you can prevent client details edits appearing on invoices by simply enabling one option in admin config. Learn more
BitPay.com payment gateway
BitCoin digital currency gains popularity, start accepting payments in BitCoins now with BitPay payment gateway for HostBill. Learn more.
Full changelog available at http://hostbillapp.com/changelog
It’s been a busy week, so time for another great HostBill update! What’s new in HostBill 3.9.4?
freeRadius module for HostBill
3.9.4 comes with integrated freeRADIUS module – based on MySQL backend. Thinking of adding VPN hosting to your offer? RADIUS server offers countless integration options, now you can automate this part of your business with HostBill!
Learn more at: http://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/freeradius.html
ManualSSL module
You like our great SSL Orderpages, but your SSL reseller does not provide module for HostBill? Not a problem, now you can receive emails for certificates that require manual setup.
Free OpenSRS reseller accounts for HostBill customers!
Thanks to our partnership with OpenSRS, HostBill Owned license users are entitled to apply for a low cost OpenSRS reseller account.
With no setup fees and domain pricing as low as $9.53 for .com it’s a great opportunity to jump into domain/ssl market – with all tools already included in HostBill:
OpenSRS Domain registration module
OpenSRS SSL Module
To register for your reseller account visit Partners section in our client area (after logging in).
Full changelog available at: http://hostbillapp.com/changelog/
HostBill 3.9.0 has just been released – make sure to check what’s new:
Updated SolusVM module
An All-In-One powerful integration, allowing you to sell your SolusVM resources as :
– single VPS machines
– virtual datacenters – give resources to clients and let them create VM’s on their own
– reseller accounts
– DIY flexible packages – where your client chooses what resources he will need during signup
Learn more at http://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/solusvm.html
New Client area Theme variation
We’ve updated our already perfect client section with number of tweaks and improvements – to make it even better!
Learn more at in this blog post.
New Order Page: 4comparison boxes – OneStep
Another beautiful order page template to our rich collection – view all available orderpages
ByteCP Provisioning module
Developed by the company ByteCP hosting control panel is getting better each day. Now you can automatically provision hosting accounts from HostBill with ByteCP.
Learn more at http://bytecp.com/
HostBill Auto-Upgrade & Auto-Patch
Now you will be able to upgrade your HostBill billing system with one mouse click – no downloads, extracts etc.
Learn more at here.
Full changelog available at: http://hostbillapp.com/changelog/
HostBill is well known of its outstanding pace of development and rapid new releases. We’ve decided to make process of upgrade easier to HostBill users, that’s why with release of HostBill 3.9 (2012-09-07) we’re introducing HostBill AutoUpgrade & AutoPatch
This Plugin (enabled by default) periodically checks for new HostBill versions & patches – if a new version is available, administrators will see following notification:
Quick video commentary:
– Plugin checks for the latest version available
– After confirming upgrade new HostBill is automatically downloaded
– Archive is safely extracted
– Database is being updated to the latest version
HostBill 3.8.0 has just been released, make sure to check what’s new:
OnApp & OnApp CDN: Pre-Paid Metered billing
Let your customers pay upfront for resources. Invoices can be generated after account credit will reach your threshold.
New module: Observium
Now you can add bandwidth billing through Observium, an alternative to previously released Cacti integration. Allow clients to browse graphs, estimate & bill for overages. Learn more at https://hostbillapp.com/products-services/observium/
New, Easy Development Kit
Building module for HostBill has never been easier – no object oriented programming skills required – simple function calls, well documented at http://dev.hostbillapp.com/procedural-dev-kit/ allows you to create fully functional module with a few lines of code.
2 new orderpages
– Gauge sliders – innovative orderpage, ideal for cloud & VPS hosters.
– Dedicated servers – full screen. Perfect for dedicated servers & colocation products.
Full changelog: http://hostbillapp.com/changelog/
HostBill 3.7.0 is now available for download. What’s new in the latest HostBill?
Major ticket improvements:
Learn more about ticketing system in HostBill at http://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/support-system.html
Mobile notifications:
OnApp module improvements:
One Time Passwords Plugin:
Enable additional layer of security for your HostBill admin area – you can protect your admin section with Time-based One Time Passwords. Use your mobile device (tested with iPhone and Android) to generate one time password that will allow you to login.
New OrderPage: 3 steps slider.
Your clients will love a new order page for your products – product ordering gets easy as 1,2,3!
Full changelog: http://hostbillapp.com/changelog/
HostBill 3.5.0 is now available! Take a 5-minutes tour of new HostBill features:
Proxmox VE integration:
Now you can build cloud/vps platform on top of Proxmox + HostBill – with rich client area integration & multiple options!
Learn more at: http://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/proxmox.html
OnApp DNS integration:
Start managed DNS hosting or use OnApp Anycast DNS as a backend for your clients’ domains – fully automated through HostBill.
Learn more at: http://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/onappdns.html
Improved DNS management:
You can now use your own DNS servers and offer your clients ability to manage their domain DNS records, with automated zones creation on: cPanel DNS, PowerDNS & OnApp
TheSSLStore.com integration:
By popular demand – we’re introducing fully automated SSL Certificate provisioning trough The SSL Store platform.
Learn more at: http://hostbillapp.com/features/apps/thesslstore.html
Developers: new DevKit & documentation:
Creating modules for HostBill just get simpler & more powerful! Visit our new developer corner at http://dev.hostbillapp.com/ and learn how to introduce metered billing, cron function, hooks, widgets, client interface & much more to your modules!
Full changelog: http://hostbillapp.com/changelog/
Dont forget to check our two new order pages:
In a glance: New Orderpage, Affiliate Vouchers, Improved Order manager & much more!
We’re happy to announce that HostBill version 3.2.6 has just been released!
This time with minor iteration come major improvements!
Now you can set different commission rates for different products & billing cycles. Additionally your affiliates will be able to generate coupon codes (vouchers) that will give discount to referred signups.
Learn more at: https://hostbillapp.com/feature/affiliate-system/
You will love new HostBill order page! Built with OnApp and Cloudstack in mind this orderpage will allow your clients to adjust their basic vps/cloud details easily during order.
Now you can define which steps of order processing should be automated, and which require staff review.
Staff members get detailed information about order progress
Now selected Credit Cards processing modules support separated authorization and capture, which will give your staff additional opportunity to perform fraud check before capturing payment. Client is now prompted to provide his credit card during order, to reduce steps necessary to complete it.
Full changelog:
hostbillapp.com/changelog/
Install/upgrade:
https://hostbill.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DOCS/pages/491526/HostBill+Install+Upgrade
Order/ free trial:
hostbillapp.com/order/
No matter what you think about cloud hosting – it’s here to stay. Whether it’s best invention since sliced bread or just marketing hype – you can (and you should!) make money out of it.
Don’t know where to start? Start with a stable billing system + cloud platform that suits your pocket. Here are just a couple of ways on how to bring IaaS to your customers with minimum hassle, and most importantly with fully automated provisioning through HostBill:
Consider OnApp – integration with HostBill includes Cloud, CDN, Load Balancers
Or try CloudStack – sell cloud/vps with rich end-client interface
HostBill provides feature-rich integration top VPS control panels like:
SolusVM
Citrix XenServer
Virtuozzo
VMware ESxi
Number of VPS/Cloud hosting providers already offers HostBill modules, including:
Vps.net
Dediserve
RackSpace
Linode
Any control panel/platform is missing for you? Let us know – we can automate everything! 😉
