How to Generate a WHM API Token

How to Generate a WHM API Token?

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A WHM API Token allows external applications (like billing software) to interact with WHM securely without using your actual password. API tokens are more secure than passwords for automated integrations.

Generate a WHM API Token

1. Login to WHM.
2. Go to Development → Manage API Tokens.
3. Click Generate Token.
4. Enter a Token Name (e.g., "WHMCS Integration", "Billing System").
5. Set an optional Expiry Date — leave blank for no expiry.
6. Set Privileges — you can restrict the token to specific API functions only.
7. Click Generate.
8. Copy the generated token immediately — it is only shown once.

Important: Copy and save the API token immediately after generation. WHM does not show the token again after you leave this page. If lost, you must generate a new token.

Using the API Token in Integrations

When connecting external software to WHM:

• Use your WHM username as the username.
• Use the API Token as the password (not your actual WHM password).
• The software communicates with WHM over HTTPS on port 2087.

Manage Existing API Tokens

1. Go to WHM → Development → Manage API Tokens.
2. View all existing tokens with their names and creation dates.
3. Click Revoke next to a token to immediately disable it.

Security Best Practice: Create separate API tokens for each integration. If one integration is compromised, you can revoke only that token without affecting others.

If you continue to face issues, please open a create a request.