Difference between revisions of "Version 8.8 Release Notes"
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Version: 8.8.0<br /> | Version: 8.8.0<br /> | ||
| − | Release Type: | + | Release Type: RC<br /> |
| − | Latest Update: | + | Latest Update: 28th August 2023<br /> |
Distribution Types: Full and Via Automatic Updater | Distribution Types: Full and Via Automatic Updater | ||
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<tr><td>8.8.0</td><td>Beta 1</td><td>27th July 2023</td></tr> | <tr><td>8.8.0</td><td>Beta 1</td><td>27th July 2023</td></tr> | ||
| + | <tr><td>8.8.0</td><td>RC 1</td><td>28th August 2023</td></tr> | ||
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=== On-Demand Renewals === | === On-Demand Renewals === | ||
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WHMCS 8.8 introduces on-demand renewals, letting clients renew eligible services before WHMCS has generated their next invoice. You can configure on-demand renewals globally and per-product. | WHMCS 8.8 introduces on-demand renewals, letting clients renew eligible services before WHMCS has generated their next invoice. You can configure on-demand renewals globally and per-product. | ||
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[[On-Demand Renewals|Learn More]] | [[On-Demand Renewals|Learn More]] | ||
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==== Hook Data Changes ==== | ==== Hook Data Changes ==== | ||
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To accomodate returning the data for on-demand renewals, a new <tt>renewalsByType</tt> array returns for the following shopping cart-related hook points: | To accomodate returning the data for on-demand renewals, a new <tt>renewalsByType</tt> array returns for the following shopping cart-related hook points: | ||
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* <tt>PreCalculateCartTotals</tt> | * <tt>PreCalculateCartTotals</tt> | ||
* <tt>AfterCalculateCartTotals</tt> | * <tt>AfterCalculateCartTotals</tt> | ||
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* <tt>PreShoppingCartCheckout</tt> | * <tt>PreShoppingCartCheckout</tt> | ||
* <tt>OverrideOrderNumberGeneration</tt> | * <tt>OverrideOrderNumberGeneration</tt> | ||
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The <tt>renewals</tt> arrays for these hook points are deprecated and we plan to remove them in WHMCS 9.0. If your custom code uses any of the above hook points, update it to use the new data structure as soon as possible. | The <tt>renewals</tt> arrays for these hook points are deprecated and we plan to remove them in WHMCS 9.0. If your custom code uses any of the above hook points, update it to use the new data structure as soon as possible. | ||
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| + | [https://developers.whmcs.com/hooks-reference/shopping-cart/ Learn More] | ||
| − | [https:// | + | === WP Squared Account Provisioning === |
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| + | In the WHMCS 8.8.0 RC release, WHMCS 8.8 introduces a new '''WP Squared''' server provisioning module. [https://wpsquared.com/ WP Squared], a WebPros product, hosts and manages WordPress®-specific accounts while offering a specially-tailored version of WHM that meets all of the needs of WordPress hosts. User-friendly interfaces make it easy for your customers to launch their WordPress websites by themselves, with only minimal technical support from your team. | ||
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| + | Our '''WP Squared''' module allows you to provision and manage accounts on WP Squared servers from within WHMCS. | ||
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| + | [[WP Squared Account Provisioning|Learn More]] | ||
=== Encrypted MySQL® Connection Support === | === Encrypted MySQL® Connection Support === | ||
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| − | New optional configuration settings in the <tt>configuration.php</tt> file allow support for encrypted MySQL | + | New optional configuration settings in the <tt>configuration.php</tt> file allow support for encrypted connections to MySQL databases. |
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| + | Upgrading to WHMCS 8.8.0 RC and higher adds these settings to the <tt>configuration.php</tt> file if they are not already present. | ||
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[https://help.whmcs.com/m/installation/l/1706785-enabling-encrypted-mysql-connections Learn More] | [https://help.whmcs.com/m/installation/l/1706785-enabling-encrypted-mysql-connections Learn More] | ||
=== Improved IDN Nameserver Support === | === Improved IDN Nameserver Support === | ||
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| − | The | + | The following domain registrar modules now offer improved support for IDN nameserver registration in the Client Area and Admin Area. |
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| + | * '''[[Enom|eNom]]''' | ||
| + | * '''[[ResellerClub]]''' (WHMCS 8.8.0 RC and higher) | ||
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[[International Domain Names|Learn More]] | [[International Domain Names|Learn More]] | ||
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[[Stripe|Learn More]] | [[Stripe|Learn More]] | ||
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| + | === Improved Client Profile Support Ticket Tab === | ||
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| + | In the WHMCS 8.8.0 RC release, we streamlined the client profile '''[[Clients:Tickets_Tab|Tickets]]''' tab to improve how it handles clients with large numbers of support tickets. To ensure the best experience, you can now only filter tickets by subject in this tab. | ||
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| + | For additional filtering and search tools, a new advanced search (<i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i>) option lets you go directly to a search for the current client at '''Support > [[Support Tickets]]'''. | ||
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| + | [[Clients:Tickets_Tab|Learn More]] | ||
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| + | === System URL Checks === | ||
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| + | In the WHMCS 8.8.0 RC release, we have made several improvements to help you ensure the correct configuration of the WHMCS system URL: | ||
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| + | * We have improved the way in which the system handles this value during installation. | ||
| + | * You can now set '''WHMCS System URL''' in the '''General''' step of the '''Getting Started Wizard''' at '''Configuration (<i class="fa fa-wrench" aria-hidden="true"></i>) > Setup Wizard'''. | ||
| + | * A new check at '''Configuration (<i class="fa fa-wrench" aria-hidden="true"></i>) > System Health Status''' provides a warning if the '''WHMCS System URL''' value is missing. | ||
| + | * A global warning appears in the Admin Area if the '''WHMCS System URL''' value is missing. | ||
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| + | [[General_Tab#WHMCS_System_URL|Learn More]] | ||
== Deprecation and Removal Notices == | == Deprecation and Removal Notices == | ||
=== Removed Modules === | === Removed Modules === | ||
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Updating to WHMCS 8.8 will attempt to remove the following modules if they are not actively in use: | Updating to WHMCS 8.8 will attempt to remove the following modules if they are not actively in use: | ||
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* [[Bizcn]] | * [[Bizcn]] | ||
* [[LinkPoint]] | * [[LinkPoint]] | ||
* [[SlimPay]] | * [[SlimPay]] | ||
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| + | Updating to WHMCS 8.8.0 RC and higher will also remove the following modules: | ||
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| + | * [[Heart Internet]] | ||
| + | * [[Heart Internet Domains]] | ||
=== Deprecated Hook Point Returns === | === Deprecated Hook Point Returns === | ||
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The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0: | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0: | ||
| − | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-twenty-one/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0- | + | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-twenty-one/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0-rc.1 |
=== Six Theme === | === Six Theme === | ||
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The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0: | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0: | ||
| − | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0- | + | https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0-rc.1 |
=== Standard Cart Order Form === | === Standard Cart Order Form === | ||
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The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0: | The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0: | ||
| − | https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0- | + | https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0-rc.1 |
== Changelog == | == Changelog == | ||
* [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.8.0_Beta_1|Version 8.8.0 Beta 1]] | * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.8.0_Beta_1|Version 8.8.0 Beta 1]] | ||
| + | * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V8.8.0_RC_1|Version 8.8.0 RC 1]] | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 28 August 2023
Release Information
Version: 8.8.0
Release Type: RC
Latest Update: 28th August 2023
Distribution Types: Full and Via Automatic Updater
For more information on WHMCS 8.8's important changes and exciting features, see New and Improved in WHMCS 8.8.
Contents
Version History
| 8.8.0 | Beta 1 | 27th July 2023 |
| 8.8.0 | RC 1 | 28th August 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
On-Demand Renewals
WHMCS 8.8 introduces on-demand renewals, letting clients renew eligible services before WHMCS has generated their next invoice. You can configure on-demand renewals globally and per-product.
Hook Data Changes
To accomodate returning the data for on-demand renewals, a new renewalsByType array returns for the following shopping cart-related hook points:
- PreCalculateCartTotals
- AfterCalculateCartTotals
- CartTotalAdjustment
- ShoppingCartCheckoutOutput
- ShoppingCartViewCartOutput
- PreShoppingCartCheckout
- OverrideOrderNumberGeneration
The renewals arrays for these hook points are deprecated and we plan to remove them in WHMCS 9.0. If your custom code uses any of the above hook points, update it to use the new data structure as soon as possible.
WP Squared Account Provisioning
In the WHMCS 8.8.0 RC release, WHMCS 8.8 introduces a new WP Squared server provisioning module. WP Squared, a WebPros product, hosts and manages WordPress®-specific accounts while offering a specially-tailored version of WHM that meets all of the needs of WordPress hosts. User-friendly interfaces make it easy for your customers to launch their WordPress websites by themselves, with only minimal technical support from your team.
Our WP Squared module allows you to provision and manage accounts on WP Squared servers from within WHMCS.
Encrypted MySQL® Connection Support
New optional configuration settings in the configuration.php file allow support for encrypted connections to MySQL databases.
Upgrading to WHMCS 8.8.0 RC and higher adds these settings to the configuration.php file if they are not already present.
Improved IDN Nameserver Support
The following domain registrar modules now offer improved support for IDN nameserver registration in the Client Area and Admin Area.
- eNom
- ResellerClub (WHMCS 8.8.0 RC and higher)
Stripe Module Updates
Link Support
The Stripe payment gateway module now supports Link for all Stripe transactions. Link lets customers complete secure, one-click transactions using saved payment information.
RBI Requirements
The Stripe payment gateway module now meets all of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) requirements for network tokenization. This change requires no additional action from you.
Improved Client Profile Support Ticket Tab
In the WHMCS 8.8.0 RC release, we streamlined the client profile Tickets tab to improve how it handles clients with large numbers of support tickets. To ensure the best experience, you can now only filter tickets by subject in this tab.
For additional filtering and search tools, a new advanced search () option lets you go directly to a search for the current client at Support > Support Tickets.
System URL Checks
In the WHMCS 8.8.0 RC release, we have made several improvements to help you ensure the correct configuration of the WHMCS system URL:
- We have improved the way in which the system handles this value during installation.
- You can now set WHMCS System URL in the General step of the Getting Started Wizard at Configuration () > Setup Wizard.
- A new check at Configuration () > System Health Status provides a warning if the WHMCS System URL value is missing.
- A global warning appears in the Admin Area if the WHMCS System URL value is missing.
Deprecation and Removal Notices
Removed Modules
Updating to WHMCS 8.8 will attempt to remove the following modules if they are not actively in use:
Updating to WHMCS 8.8.0 RC and higher will also remove the following modules:
Deprecated Hook Point Returns
We have deprecated the renewals arrays for some shopping cart-related hook points and replaced them with a new renewalsByType array. For more information, see Hook Data Changes above.
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 8.7.3 and 8.8.0:
https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-twenty-one/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0-rc.1
Six Theme
The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0:
https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0-rc.1
Standard Cart Order Form
The following link provides a comparison of changes between 8.7.3 and 8.8.0:
https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v8.7.3-release.1...v8.8.0-rc.1