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LicensingLicence keys, domains, renewals and upgrades.1 articles → Customer Getting StartedFirst steps for new buyers using the Whmcs World customer portal.5 articles → Buying ProductsHow to compare products, bundles, carts and checkout options.5 articles → Payments and InvoicesReceipts, invoices, failed payments, billing details and VAT questions.5 articles → Licences and DomainsLicence keys, domain assignment, staging domains and activation help.5 articles → Downloads and UpdatesAccessing files, release notes, update eligibility and safe upgrades.5 articles → Support TicketsOpening tickets, sharing useful details, replies, status and attachments.5 articles → Account and SecurityLogin, passwords, email changes, account safety and team access.5 articles → Renewals Refunds and UpgradesRenewing licences, changing plans, refund requests and product upgrades.5 articles →
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LicensingHow licence renewals workYearly licences keep working after expiry but updates and support pause until renewal. Customer Getting StartedHow to create your customer accountCreate an account so you can buy products, access downloads, manage licences and contact support. Customer Getting StartedWhat you can do from the client dashboardThe client dashboard is the main place to manage purchases after checkout. Customer Getting StartedHow to find your purchased productsPurchased products are linked from your licences, orders and downloads areas. Customer Getting StartedUnderstanding account statusesYour account and licences can have separate statuses with different meanings. Customer Getting StartedWhat to check after your first purchaseA short checklist for confirming that your order, licence and download are ready. Buying ProductsHow to compare themes, modules and order formsUse product type, compatibility, licence limits and documentation to choose the right item. Buying ProductsHow product bundles workBundles group multiple products under one purchase option. Buying ProductsHow to use coupons at checkoutApply valid coupon codes before completing payment. Buying ProductsChoosing yearly or lifetime licencesPick the licence term that fits your update and support expectations. Buying ProductsWhat happens after checkoutPaid orders create customer records, order records and licence access. Payments and InvoicesWhere to find invoices and receiptsInvoices and order receipts are available from the client area. Payments and InvoicesWhat payment statuses meanPayment status explains whether the order is pending, paid, failed, cancelled or refunded. Payments and InvoicesWhat to do if payment failsFailed payments are usually caused by card, bank, authentication or provider checks. Payments and InvoicesHow billing currency worksThe store currency is shown at checkout and on invoices. Payments and InvoicesHow to update billing detailsKeep your account details accurate before placing future orders. Licences and DomainsWhere to find your licence keyLicence keys are stored in the Licences section of the client area. Licences and DomainsHow to assign a domain to a licenceAssign the WHMCS domain that will run the purchased product. Licences and DomainsChanging the domain on a licenceDomain changes may be limited to protect licences from sharing. Licences and DomainsUsing staging or development domainsStaging access helps you test safely before changing a live WHMCS site. Licences and DomainsWhy a licence may show inactive or suspendedLicence status can change because of payment, refund, expiry or admin review. Downloads and UpdatesHow to download your product filesUse the Downloads area to access release packages available to your account. Downloads and UpdatesHow release versions workEach product release has a version number, notes and compatibility information. Downloads and UpdatesWhy downloads may not appearDownloads depend on order, licence, support and update access. Downloads and UpdatesHow to update a product safelyBack up, read notes, test, then update production. Downloads and UpdatesWhat to include when reporting update issuesGood update reports help support reproduce and fix the issue faster. Support TicketsHow to open a support ticketUse tickets for account, licence, download, billing and product support requests. Support TicketsHow to write a useful support requestClear details reduce back-and-forth and speed up replies. Support TicketsSharing screenshots and access details safelyOnly share what support needs and avoid posting passwords in plain text. Support TicketsUnderstanding ticket statusesTicket status shows where the conversation is in the support workflow. Support TicketsWhen to reply to an existing ticket instead of opening a new oneKeep related context together when the issue is the same. Account and SecurityHow to reset your passwordUse the password reset flow if you cannot sign in. Account and SecurityChanging your email addressYour email controls login, receipts and support replies. Account and SecurityKeeping your account secureProtect your portal account because it controls licensed downloads and support access. Account and SecurityWhat to do if you bought with the wrong emailSupport can help match an order to the correct account after verification. Account and SecurityManaging client or agency purchasesAgencies should keep ownership and licence records organised from the start. Renewals Refunds and UpgradesHow renewals workRenewals keep update and support access active for eligible licences. Renewals Refunds and UpgradesHow to upgrade from yearly to lifetimeAsk support or use available upgrade options if the portal offers them. Renewals Refunds and UpgradesHow refunds are handledRefund requests are reviewed against product access, download and support history. Renewals Refunds and UpgradesWhat happens to licences after a refundRefunded orders may cause product licences to be suspended or cancelled. Renewals Refunds and UpgradesBuying extra domains or moving to a bundleExtra domain needs may be solved with add-ons, upgrades or bundles.
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