Use the feature manager in WHM

By using the Feature Manager tool in WHM you can create custom feature lists for existing hosting packages. This gives you even more control to what features you customers can access as part of their hosting plan with you.

Creating a feature list

1. First off you will need to access your WHM area to create an apply features lists.

2. After you have logged in, expand the packages menu in the sidebar as shown and click on “Feature Manager”.

3. Moving on, you are now at the main feature manager area which shows both Creation and Management options.

4. Now using the Add a new feature list box enter a name for your new list and click the “Add Feature List” button when you are ready to proceed.

5. From this page a number of selectable features for your list will be visible, for the purposes of this guide we will use the “Select All” function as shown. This will give that package access to all of those selected features (if available to you).

This is where you define what separates your hosting tiers. If you’re just getting started with reseller hosting, start with two or three clear packages rather than overwhelming yourself with options.

6. After selecting those features navigate down to the page and click the “Save” button to save your list.

7. Finally if you have been successful in creating your feature list you will see the following message.

Editing or Delete existing feature list

1. To edit or delete a feature head back to the main feature list area.
2. Use the drop down to select a list.
3. Click on either the Edit or Delete buttons to proceed.
4. Follow on using the information in above.

Apply feature lists to packages

Once you’ve created feature lists, apply them when creating or editing hosting packages in WHM.

Planning to automate billing? When you install WHMCS, link these feature lists directly to your products for automatic provisioning when clients order.

Feature lists help differentiate what you offer. When you start your reseller hosting business, you’ll use these to create competitive packages that stand out from generic providers.

Got questions about which features different client types actually need? Check the reseller hosting FAQs for guidance on building packages that make sense. More detailed advice on package structure is in our guide on starting a reseller business.