What is Blesta?
Blesta is a professional billing software solution for web hosting providers, especially those offering reseller hosting. It’s known for its security, open codebase, and modular design, making it both versatile and transparent. Besides web hosting, it’s suitable for any online business that bills customers on a recurring basis.
Advantages of Using Blesta:
- Highly Secure: Well-audited codebase ensuring top-tier security for your billing data.
- Modular Design: Provides flexibility, allowing businesses to add or modify functionalities as needed.
- Automated Billing: Can automatically generate and send invoices, collect payments, and more.
- Support System: In-built ticketing system to manage and respond to client queries effectively.
Installing Blesta Using Softaculous on Dark Horse Virtue Digital Footprint Hosting:
Step 1: Access Softaculous
- Log in to your Dark Horse Virtue Digital Footprint Hosting control panel.
- Navigate to the ‘Software’ section or directly to ‘Softaculous Apps Installer‘ scroll meny in cPanel.
- Launch Softaculous.
Step 2: Locate Blesta
- Use the search function within Softaculous to type “Blesta” or find it under relevant categories, likely “Billing & Inventory”.
- Access the Blesta overview page by clicking on its name.
Step 3: Commence Installation
- Click the ‘Install Now’ button.
- Opt for your desired protocol (http or https). For domains with SSL, ‘https’ is advised.
- Choose the domain or subdomain where you want Blesta to be installed.
- If installing on the main domain (e.g.,
billing.example.com), leave the “In Directory” field blank. - Configure essential settings, including company name and administrative account details. Ensure to select a strong password.
- After filling out all settings, press the ‘Install’ button.
Step 4: Post-Installation Steps
- Upon successful installation, Softaculous will display a confirmation message along with links to your Blesta platform and the administrative area.
- Use the provided credentials to log into the Blesta dashboard. Here, you can configure your services, set up billing cycles, and more.
Tips for Using Blesta:
- Extensions & Modules: Explore the Blesta directory for plugins and modules to add functionalities tailored to your business needs.
- Stay Updated: Ensure you regularly update Blesta to benefit from the latest security fixes and feature enhancements.
- Security Measures: Given the billing nature of Blesta, always prioritize security. Consider employing CAPTCHA, SSL, and Two-Factor Authentication.
- Backup: Regularly back up your Blesta installation and its associated data to guard against potential losses.
Conclusion:
With Softaculous integrated into Dark Horse Virtue Digital Footprint Hosting, deploying Blesta is straightforward. As a trusted billing solution, Blesta offers web hosting businesses and other online services a dependable platform for managing, billing, and supporting their customer base.
