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<span class="title">Release Information</span> | <span class="title">Release Information</span> | ||
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| − | Version: 8.6. | + | Version: 8.6.2<br /> |
| − | Release Type: | + | Release Type: Maintenance<br /> |
| − | Latest Update: | + | Latest Update: 20th June 2023<br /> |
Distribution Types: Full and Via Automatic Updater | Distribution Types: Full and Via Automatic Updater | ||
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<tr><td>8.6.0</td><td>RC 1</td><td>6th October 2022</td></tr> | <tr><td>8.6.0</td><td>RC 1</td><td>6th October 2022</td></tr> | ||
<tr><td>8.6.0</td><td>General Availability</td><td>3rd November 2022</td></tr> | <tr><td>8.6.0</td><td>General Availability</td><td>3rd November 2022</td></tr> | ||
| + | <tr><td>8.6.1</td><td>Maintenance</td><td>30th November 2022</td></tr> | ||
| + | <tr><td>8.6.2</td><td>Security</td><td>20th June 2023</td></tr> | ||
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== Deprecation and Removal Notices == | == Deprecation and Removal Notices == | ||
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* [[ChronoPay]] | * [[ChronoPay]] | ||
* e-onlinedata | * e-onlinedata | ||
| − | * PayPal Express (deprecated | + | * [[PayPal Express Checkout]] (deprecated in WHMCS 7.9 and later) |
After the update, you can check the '''Activity Log''' section at '''Configuration (<i class="fa fa-wrench" aria-hidden="true"></i>) > [[System Logs]]''' for a list of removals. | After the update, you can check the '''Activity Log''' section at '''Configuration (<i class="fa fa-wrench" aria-hidden="true"></i>) > [[System Logs]]''' for a list of removals. | ||
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===Twenty-One Theme=== | ===Twenty-One Theme=== | ||
| − | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5. | + | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5.2 and 8.6.2: |
| − | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-twenty-one/compare/v8.5. | + | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-twenty-one/compare/v8.5.2-release.1...v8.6.2-release.1 |
=== Six Theme === | === Six Theme === | ||
| − | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5. | + | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5.2 and 8.6.2: |
| − | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v8.5. | + | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v8.5.2-release.1...v8.6.2-release.1 |
=== Standard Cart Order Form === | === Standard Cart Order Form === | ||
| − | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5. | + | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5.2 and 8.6.2: |
| − | https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v8.5. | + | https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v8.5.2-release.1...v8.6.2-release.1 |
== Changelog == | == Changelog == | ||
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* [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.6.0_RC_1|Version 8.6.0 RC 1]] | * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.6.0_RC_1|Version 8.6.0 RC 1]] | ||
* [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.6.0_GA|Version 8.6.0 GA]] | * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.6.0_GA|Version 8.6.0 GA]] | ||
| + | * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.6.1|Version 8.6.1 Maintenance]] | ||
| + | * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.6.2|Version 8.6.2 Maintenance]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 21 June 2023
Release Information
Version: 8.6.2
Release Type: Maintenance
Latest Update: 20th June 2023
Distribution Types: Full and Via Automatic Updater
For more information on WHMCS 8.6's important changes and exciting features, see New and Improved in WHMCS 8.6.
Contents
Version History
| 8.6.0 | Beta 1 | 7th September 2022 |
| 8.6.0 | RC 1 | 6th October 2022 |
| 8.6.0 | General Availability | 3rd November 2022 |
| 8.6.1 | Maintenance | 30th November 2022 |
| 8.6.2 | Security | 20th June 2023 |
Download
Download the latest version of WHMCS from https://download.whmcs.com/
Upgrade Process
WHMCS 8.0 and above requires PHP 7.2 or later. WHMCS 8.0 introduced support for PHP 7.4, and WHMCS 8.6 introduced support for PHP 8.1.
Make certain that you update to a WHMCS version that supports your desired PHP version or higher before updating PHP.
- The Automatic Updater only displays updates if you are running a PHP version that is compatible with that WHMCS version.
- For example, if you are running PHP 7.1 or earlier, you must update to PHP 7.2 or later before updating to WHMCS 8.0 or higher.
Automatic Updating
If you are running WHMCS 7.0 or later, you can use the built-in Automatic Updater.
Go to Utilities > Update WHMCS to begin the process.
If the update was released recently, you may need to click Check for Updates before the update will be available.
Release Notes
OAuth2 Support for Microsoft® Services
If you use Microsoft's mail services, our newly-enhanced configuration options allow you to comply with Microsoft's upcoming requirements for OAuth2 authentication. This includes any Microsoft service that is compatible with Microsoft Azure® apps, like Hotmail®, Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft 365®, and several others. OAuth2 offers enhanced security and replaces traditional password-based authentication.
- You can configure Microsoft services for email importing at Configuration () > System Settings > Support Departments.
- You can configure Microsoft services as your WHMCS installation's mail provider at Configuration () > System Settings > General Settings in the Mail tab.
Activate Payment Gateways via Apps & Integrations
You can now only activate new payment gateways through the list of modules at Configuration () > Apps & Integrations. This makes it easier to view the full list of all of our available and recommended payment gateway modules.
After you activate a payment gateway, you can configure it in the newly-streamlined list at Configuration () > System Settings > Payment Gateways. This list will continue to display all of your activated payment gateways and their configuration options.
PHP 8.1 Support
WHMCS now supports PHP 8.1 for WHMCS 8.6 and higher. If you want to move to PHP 8.1, make certain that you update to WHMCS 8.6 before updating PHP.
Our support for PHP 8.1 requires ionCube Loader® 12. Due to limitations in ionCube's support, we are unable to officially support PHP 8.0.
Deprecation and Removal Notices
Removed Modules
Updating to WHMCS 8.6 will attempt to remove the following discontinued modules if they are not actively in use:
- ChronoPay
- e-onlinedata
- PayPal Express Checkout (deprecated in WHMCS 7.9 and later)
After the update, you can check the Activity Log section at Configuration () > System Logs for a list of removals.
Templates
For a list of changed files and a graphical view of the exact changes, see the GitHub™ repositories below.
Twenty-One Theme
The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5.2 and 8.6.2:
https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-twenty-one/compare/v8.5.2-release.1...v8.6.2-release.1
Six Theme
The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5.2 and 8.6.2:
https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v8.5.2-release.1...v8.6.2-release.1
Standard Cart Order Form
The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.5.2 and 8.6.2:
https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v8.5.2-release.1...v8.6.2-release.1