# Do you support WHMCS hosting?

> Yes. WHMCS runs on every Ruachost cPanel hosting plan and on a Managed VPS. Here's what you need and how to start.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/faq/guides/do-you-support-whmcs-hosting/

**Yes.** WHMCS runs on every Ruachost **cPanel hosting** plan, and on a **Managed VPS**.

## What is WHMCS?

WHMCS is billing and client management software for web hosting and web design businesses. It handles sign-ups, invoices, payments, support tickets and domain orders.

## Which plan do I need?

| You want to | Use |
| --- | --- |
| Bill clients, take payments, run a support desk and sell domains | Any **cPanel hosting** plan |
| Also create and manage your customers' cPanel hosting accounts automatically | A [Managed VPS](https://ruachost.com/vps) with WHM. See [Connecting WHM to WHMCS](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/vps/whm/connecting-whm-to-whmcs/) |

## What you need

- A **WHMCS licence**, bought from WHMCS. See [Getting a WHMCS licence](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/add-ons/guides/ordering-a-whmcs-license/).
- A domain or subdomain for WHMCS, for example `billing.example.com`.
- An SSL certificate, so clients can log in and pay securely. The free SSL certificate included with your hosting works.

## Getting started

Install WHMCS in a few minutes with Softaculous in cPanel. See [How to install WHMCS on cPanel](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/apps/softaculous/installing-whmcs-using-softaculous/).

To sell domains under your own brand, see [Installing the Ruachost Domain Reseller Module for WHMCS](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/domains/guides/installing-the-ruachost-domain-reseller-module-for-whmcs/).