Storage Settings

WHMCS includes settings to control storage for various types of files.

You can access this feature at Configuration () > System Settings > Storage Settings or, prior to WHMCS 8.0, Setup > Storage Settings.

Settings

The Settings tab allows you to select storage locations for:

Client Files
Downloads
Email Attachments
Email Images
Email Template Attachments
Knowledgebase Images
Project Management Files
Ticket Attachments

To change the current storage location, select the desired location from the menu.

Configurations

The Configurations tab lets you test, duplicate, configure, and delete your individual storage locations. You can also add new storage configurations.

Amazon S3™ storage locations must have the required access credentials. For more information and a list of the required settings for Amazon S3 storage locations, see Migrating Between Storage Locations.

For more information, see Testing WHMCS.

Existing Storage

For existing storage locations:

Click the play icon to test the storage location.
Click the copy icon to duplicate the storage location.
Click the gear icon to update the storage configuration.
Click the X icon to delete the storage location.
You cannot delete storage locations that are currently in use.

Add New Configuration

To add a new storage configuration:

Choose a type of storage from the menu and click the + icon.
Enter the requested information.
Click Save Changes.

Migrating to a New Storage Location

You may want to migrate files from one local storage location to another, or from an existing storage location to an AWS S3 bucket or a compatible service.

For more information about migrating your files, see Migrating Between Storage Locations.
For steps to troubleshoot File Not Found errors during migrations, see Troubleshooting a File Not Found Error.

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