DNS hosting module for FOSSBilling

DNS hosting module for FOSSBilling

Compatibility

This module is designed for use with the following DNS servers/providers:

• BIND

• deSEC

• DNSimple

• Hetzner

• PowerDNS

• Vultr

FOSSBilling Module Installation instructions

1. Download and Install FOSSBilling:

Start by downloading the latest version of FOSSBilling from the official website (https://fossbilling.org/). Follow the provided instructions to install it.

2. Installation and Configuration of DNS hosting module:

First, download this repository. After successfully downloading the repository, move the Servicedns directory into the [FOSSBilling]/modules directory.

Go to [FOSSBilling]/modules/Servicedns/Providers directory and run the composer install command.

(BIND Module only) 3. Addition of Synchronization Scripts:

The BIND provider has an additional synchronization script which can be found at [FOSSBilling]/modules/Servicedns/Crons/Bind.php. It needs to be configured with your BIND installation parameters, so it can generate the zones regularly.

(BIND Module only) 4. Setting Up the Cron Job:

You need to set up a hourly cron job that runs the sync module. Open crontab using the command crontab -e in your terminal.

Add the following cron job:

0 * * * * php [FOSSBilling]/modules/Servicedns/Crons/Bind.php

This command schedules the synchronization script to run hourly.

5. Activate the DNS hosting module:

Within FOSSBilling, go to Extensions -> Overview and activate the DNS Hosting Product 1.0.0 extension.

Then go to Products -> Products & Services -> New product and create a new product of type Dns.

Configure your product, and do not forget to select your DNS hosting provider and input the API key on the Configuration tab of your product.