GB Lightsail — WHMCS Module

MODULE DESCRIPTION

Amazon Lightsail packages up compute, storage, and networking into simple, low-cost plans that are ideal for developers, small businesses, and anyone who wants a straightforward VPS without wrestling with the full AWS console. GB Lightsail brings that simplicity into WHMCS, giving hosts and resellers a focused provisioning module that handles the entire Lightsail lifecycle — instance creation, blueprint and bundle selection, snapshots, static IPs, and suspension/termination — without ever sending clients or admins out to a separate cloud dashboard.

Built by GB Reg, a UK-based, Nominet-accredited hosting provider, GB Lightsail is designed to be lean and dependable rather than bloated: a module that does the Lightsail job well and stays out of the way otherwise.

MODULE FEATURES

• Create, suspend, unsuspend, and terminate Lightsail instances automatically on order, non-payment, and cancellation
• Auto-sync available Blueprints and Bundles straight from AWS into WHMCS product configurables
• Let clients choose their own Blueprint and Bundle at order time, with admin control over which options are exposed
• Snapshot creation, listing, and automatic retention pruning
• Static IP allocation on provisioning, with configurable attach/detach and terminate policies
• Admin custom actions: reboot, manual snapshot, and sync blueprint choices
• Client area server status, controls, and activity pages
• Multi-language templating across client and admin areas

BENEFITS FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDER AND THEIR CLIENTS

Admin Features

1. Creates a new Lightsail instance automatically after successful payment.
2. Auto-suspends an instance on non-payment and auto-terminates on cancellation.
3. Automatically assigns a static IP when creating an instance, with a configurable release policy.
4. Regulates which Blueprints and Bundles clients can choose from the admin panel.
5. Reboot and manual snapshot actions available directly from the admin area.

Client Area Features

1. View server status and details from the WHMCS client area.
2. Create and manage snapshots without leaving WHMCS.
3. Select Blueprint and Bundle options at order time, where enabled.
4. Track recent instance activity through the client area.

PRICING AND PACKAGES

1. Annual License — $175.00/year (or $17.50/month)
2. Open Source Version (one-time purchase) — $699

What's included in the license package?

• 1 year of support and updates
• Module compatibility fixes

What's not included in the license package?

• WHMCS installation, configuration, or product/service setup
• Module customization
• Module installation

Paid services offered alongside the module

• Module Installation — $199

Why choose GB Lightsail

• Built for Lightsail: a small, focused feature set with minimal dependencies
• Marketplace-ready lean package for easy installation
• Backed by real support: the full package includes CLI utilities and developer docs for advanced admin tasks

Screenshots (above)

• Dashboard: client service overview
• Product configuration: blueprint and bundle dropdowns
• Client area: instance status and controls
• Snapshot list and create snapshot flow
• Admin: Sync Blueprint Choices action

Installation notes

1. Upload gblightsail to modules/servers/.
2. In WHMCS Admin, add a server using the gblightsail module and supply AWS credentials.
3. Test connection, configure a product to use the module, and place a staging order to verify.

Compatibility

• WHMCS: compatible with WHMCS releases that support PHP 7.4+ and standard server module APIs. Test on staging to confirm.

Changelog

• v1.1.0 — Initial public release: provisioning, blueprint sync, snapshots, static IP policies, client/admin templates.

Support & Licensing

• Pre-sales questions: [email protected]
• Optional license enforcement supported via remote verify endpoint.