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cPanel Plugins

cPanel Plugins are added interface links in the cPanel interface. Plugins allow hosts to add links to applications they have developed, or third party links, even those outside of the cPanel interface.

Adding a plugin to the cPanel interface is simple. To do so, you need to generate an installation file using the Install file Generator below. After generating an install file, you can install the plugin on any cPanel server by following the instructions provided.

Step 1 - Use Install File Generator
Plugin Name:

Name of the Plugin.

Module Description:

Description of the module (used for branding).

Feature Manager?

If enabled, the feature will be an option in the feature manager.

Display Name:

Name displayed in the cPanel Interface.

Display Group:

What cPanel icon group the icon should appear in. (Currently only in x3).

Display Order:

Order within the group.

Access URL:

URL used to access the plugin in cPanel (relative to /usr/local/cpanel/base/frontend/<theme_name>/).

Anchor Content:

Data in this field will be included in the anchor tags, you can use something like target="_blank" etc.

On Click Event:

Data in this field will be included in the anchor tags, you can use something like —JavaScript_HERE_; return false;

Plugin Icon:

32 x 32 pixel icon to be displayed in cPanel (jpg or png only, image will be resized to 32x32 automatically).


Step 2 - Follow Installation Instructions
View cPanel Plugins Installation Instructions