Version 7.5.0 Release Notes - Revision history

SarahK at 17:40, 18 August 2022

2022-08-18T17:40:47Z

SarahK at 19:29, 10 May 2022

2022-05-10T19:29:48Z

Matt: /* Version History */

2020-10-06T13:51:36Z

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David: /* Changelog */

2019-01-21T20:41:36Z

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David: /* Version History */

2019-01-21T20:39:21Z

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Artem: /* Automatic Updating */

2018-07-31T14:08:02Z

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Matt: /* Changelog */

2018-07-26T11:10:31Z

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David at 13:15, 17 July 2018

2018-07-17T13:15:21Z

John: /* Template Changes */

2018-05-15T17:35:18Z

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David: /* Version History */

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 <div class="docs-alert-info"><i class="fa fa-info-circle fa-fw"></i>&nbsp; If the update was released recently, you may need to click the Check for Updates button before the update will show as available.</div>
-<div class="docs-alert-warning">WHMCS v7.5.0 requires Ioncube Loader 10.1 or higher.  The Automatic Updater verifies this requirement for you in v7.4.2.  If you are using the Automatic Updater and are not yet on v7.4.2, then you will not see the v7.5.0 update but only v7.4.2.  Use the Auto Updater to first update to v7.4.2.  After this, v7.5.0 will be visible and the Automatic Updater will be able to verify all requirements before proceeding to this latest version.</div>
+<div class="docs-alert-warning">WHMCS v7.5.0 requires ionCube Loader® 10.1 or higher.  The Automatic Updater verifies this requirement for you in v7.4.2.  If you are using the Automatic Updater and are not yet on v7.4.2, then you will not see the v7.5.0 update but only v7.4.2.  Use the Auto Updater to first update to v7.4.2.  After this, v7.5.0 will be visible and the Automatic Updater will be able to verify all requirements before proceeding to this latest version.</div>
 <div class="docs-alert-info"><i class="fa fa-info-circle fa-fw"></i>&nbsp; '''BETA and RC users on PHP 7.1 or 7.2''' will need to temporarily switch to PHP 7.0 in order to utilize the automatic updater.  This is due to a PHP 7.1/7.2 incompatibility in the phpseclib validation library.  This has been resolved in CORE-12119.  Once you have updated to the General Availability release, you may switch back to PHP 7.1/7.2.</div>
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 == Release Notes ==
-* '''Support for PHP 7.1 & 7.2''' -  WHMCS v7.5 and greater now supports PHP 7.1 and 7.2.  Support is also still provided for PHP Versions 5.6 and 7.0. Because of this broad environment support, no immediate action is required to upgrade to WHMCS v7.5 other than having the latest Ioncube Loader 10.1.  We have created a [[PHP 7 Migration Guide]] to guide you through the process of switching to PHP 7.1 or PHP 7.2 should you wish to do so.
+* '''Support for PHP 7.1 & 7.2''' -  WHMCS v7.5 and greater now supports PHP 7.1 and 7.2.  Support is also still provided for PHP Versions 5.6 and 7.0. Because of this broad environment support, no immediate action is required to upgrade to WHMCS v7.5 other than having the latest ionCube Loader 10.1.  We have created a [[PHP 7 Migration Guide]] to guide you through the process of switching to PHP 7.1 or PHP 7.2 should you wish to do so.
-* '''PHP Version Compatibility Utility''' - A new utility is being provided in WHMCS 7.5 to help you verify the compatibility of ionCube encoded files with different versions of PHP. Accessed via a new option found under ''Utilities > System'', our [[PHP Version Compatibility Assessment|PHP Version Compatibility Assessment Tool]] is designed to give you transparency for files that you may have deployed over the lifespan of your installation that appear to be ionCube encoded. Learn more in the [[PHP Version Compatibility Assessment|documentation]]
+* '''PHP Version Compatibility Utility''' - A new utility is being provided in WHMCS 7.5 to help you verify the compatibility of ionCube-encoded files with different versions of PHP. Accessed via a new option found under ''Utilities > System'', our [[PHP Version Compatibility Assessment|PHP Version Compatibility Assessment Tool]] is designed to give you transparency for files that you may have deployed over the lifespan of your installation that appear to be ionCube-encoded. Learn more in the [[PHP Version Compatibility Assessment|documentation]]
 * '''Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods Support''' - WHMCS now supports Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods for domains, along with the automatic applying of fees related to Grace and Redemption Periods. Learn more [[Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods|in the documentation]] and our [https://blog.whmcs.com/133425/feature-spotlight-domain-grace-and-redemption-fee-automation recent blog post]

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 * '''PHP Version Compatibility Utility''' - A new utility is being provided in WHMCS 7.5 to help you verify the compatibility of ionCube encoded files with different versions of PHP. Accessed via a new option found under ''Utilities > System'', our [[PHP Version Compatibility Assessment|PHP Version Compatibility Assessment Tool]] is designed to give you transparency for files that you may have deployed over the lifespan of your installation that appear to be ionCube encoded. Learn more in the [[PHP Version Compatibility Assessment|documentation]]
-* '''Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods Support''' - WHMCS now supports Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods for domains, along with the automatic applying of fees related to Grace and Redemption Periods. Learn more at [[Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods|in the documentation]] and our [https://blog.whmcs.com/133425/feature-spotlight-domain-grace-and-redemption-fee-automation recent blog post]
+* '''Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods Support''' - WHMCS now supports Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods for domains, along with the automatic applying of fees related to Grace and Redemption Periods. Learn more [[Domain Grace and Redemption Grace Periods|in the documentation]] and our [https://blog.whmcs.com/133425/feature-spotlight-domain-grace-and-redemption-fee-automation recent blog post]
-* '''Bulk TLD Pricing Management''' - New bulk management features have been added to make working with large numbers of extensions and TLDs easier. Found in the 'Setup > Products/Services > Domain Pricing'' page, a new Bulk Management panel allows you to make changes to domain pricing, grace period and redemption period settings for groups of TLDs at a time.
+* '''Bulk TLD Pricing Management''' - New bulk management features have been added to make working with large numbers of extensions and TLDs easier. Found in the '''Setup > Products/Services > [[Domain Pricing]]''' page, a new Bulk Management panel allows you to make changes to domain pricing, grace period and redemption period settings for groups of TLDs at a time.
 * '''Improved Domain Renewals Experience''' - WHMCS 7.5 includes changes to the client area domain renewal experience including a new unified page for ordering renewals via the shopping cart, live real-time cart preview, more informative and helpful information display, domain search for customers with lots of domains + new grace and redemption period information and pricing display.
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 * '''Competitive Upgrade for SSL''' - Competitive Upgrade allows customers with existing SSL certificates from qualifying competing vendors to purchase an SSL Certificate from you without losing any time. Learn more about this and how it works in the [https://marketplace.whmcs.com/help/connect/kb/symantec_ssl_certificates/purchase_flow/competitive_upgrade_qualifying_orders documentation here]
-* '''Password Generation for Provisioning''' - WHMCS v7.5 introduces a new default behaviour for the automatic generation of passwords for provisioning of new services. The default password complexity has been increased to consist of 14 characters, containing both lower and uppercase letters, numbers and symbols. If you wish to continue using the previous auto generated password format, you can do so by navigating to ''Setup > General Settings > Security'' and selecting the option ''Generate passwords containing a combination of letters and numbers only'' under the '''Auto Generated Password Format''' setting.
+* '''Password Generation for Provisioning''' - WHMCS v7.5 introduces a new default behaviour for the automatic generation of passwords for provisioning of new services. The default password complexity has been increased to consist of 14 characters, containing both lower and uppercase letters, numbers and symbols. If you wish to continue using the previous auto generated password format, you can do so by navigating to '''Setup > [[General Settings]]''' in the '''[[Security Tab|Security]]''' and selecting the option '''Generate passwords containing a combination of letters and numbers only''' under the '''Auto Generated Password Format''' setting.
 * '''Client Tickets Overview Tab''' - Quicker more convenient access to view a customers ticket history without leaving the client profile. Now available via the admin area client profile.
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 * '''Affiliate Referral Tracking''' - Get deeper insights into where your affiliate referral traffic is coming from, and see trends in the volume of traffic over time.  Learn more at [[Affiliates#Referral_Tracking|Affiliate Referral Tracking]]
-* '''Admin Setup Dashboard''' - A new, faster and more convenient way to browse and find the setup or configuration option you're looking for.  Simply click the Setup tab within the admin area to access the new dashboard which provides ability to search for setup pages and a setup checklist designed to help new users to the product get up and running more quickly.
+* '''Admin Setup Dashboard''' - A new, faster and more convenient way to browse and find the setup or configuration option you're looking for.  Simply click the '''Setup''' tab within the admin area to access the new dashboard which provides ability to search for setup pages and a setup checklist designed to help new users to the product get up and running more quickly.
 * '''Changes to help you be ready for GDPR''' - Various new features and functionality has been added to help you be prepared for the new GDPR regulations which come into effect in May 2018. Learn more in [https://blog.whmcs.com/133437/how-whmcs-can-help-with-gdpr-compliance our recent blog post]
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 * '''MarketConnect - SiteLock''' - The new SiteLock integration allows you to offer Website Security services to your customers that includes scanning, detection and automatic removal of malware from websites as well as WAF and CDN services. Learn more in our [https://marketplace.whmcs.com/help/connect/kb/sitelock_website_security SiteLock Documentation] and [https://blog.whmcs.com/133449/start-offering-sitelock-for-free-today our recent blog post]
-* '''MarketConnect Upgrades''' - Upgrades are now supported for SpamExperts, Weebly and SiteLock MarketConnect services. This allows users to upgrade from one plan level to another higher plan level. The upgrade functionality can be accessed via Upgrade buttons located within the client area and is available for all MarketConnect services which have multiple levels of plan offering. Note that only upgrades are supported, not downgrades, and that upgrades must be to plans with an equal or longer billing cycle. For more information see [https://marketplace.whmcs.com/help/connect/kb/overview/general/service_upgrades the documentation]
+* '''MarketConnect Upgrades''' - Upgrades are now supported for SpamExperts, Weebly and SiteLock [[MarketConnect]] services. This allows users to upgrade from one plan level to another higher plan level. The upgrade functionality can be accessed via Upgrade buttons located within the client area and is available for all MarketConnect services which have multiple levels of plan offering. Note that only upgrades are supported, not downgrades, and that upgrades must be to plans with an equal or longer billing cycle. For more information see [https://marketplace.whmcs.com/help/connect/kb/overview/general/service_upgrades the documentation]
 * '''MarketConnect SSL Landing Page Updates''' - WHMCS 7.5 introduces new promotional content to the SSL landing pages. It is important to apply all the template changes itemised in the changes below to ensure you have the latest promotional copy and new Competitive Upgrade SSL functionality.
-* '''MarketConnect Cart Integration''' - Active MarketConnect product groups will now be shown within the Shopping Cart sidebar and the relevant landing pages will be displayed when those product groups are selected.
+* '''MarketConnect Cart Integration''' - Active [[MarketConnect]] product groups will now be shown within the Shopping Cart sidebar and the relevant landing pages will be displayed when those product groups are selected.
-* '''MarketConnect - Dashboard Widget''' - A new dashboard widget provides an overview of active MarketConnect services and allows you to keep track of your available balance more easily.
+* '''MarketConnect - Dashboard Widget''' - A new dashboard widget provides an overview of active [[MarketConnect]] services and allows you to keep track of your available balance more easily.
 * '''Attachments support in Ticket Related APIs''' - The API functions OpenTicket, AddTicketReply and AddTicketNote now support attachments. Learn how to use them in our [https://developers.whmcs.com/api-reference/ API Reference Documentation]
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 == Deprecation & Removal Notices ==
-* '''VentraIP''' - VentraIP, the domain registrar module for VentraIP Wholesale, has been updated to Synergy.  Synergy Wholesale provides their latest integration on the WHMCS Marketplace, https://marketplace.whmcs.com/product/3757.  As a result, the module of the company's former integration will no longer be distributed or maintained in future WHMCS releases.  This module will be removed from your WHMCS system if not in use upon upgrade to v7.5.0.
+* '''VentraIP''' - VentraIP, the domain registrar module for VentraIP Wholesale, has been updated to Synergy.  Synergy Wholesale provides their latest integration on the [https://marketplace.whmcs.com/product/3757 WHMCS Marketplace].  As a result, the module of the company's former integration will no longer be distributed or maintained in future WHMCS releases.  This module will be removed from your WHMCS system if not in use upon upgrade to v7.5.0.
 * '''Legacy Module Removal''' - During the v7.5.0 update, a one-time routine will inspect and attempt to remove legacy & deprecated modules.  This will reduce the possibility of code incompatibility if you decide to update your environment in the near future.  Removal will only occur if it is not actively in use.  The Activity Log will have a list of any removals.  As well, if removal is not performed and the module remains in your installation, an email will be generated for all full admins so that further investigation can be performed. Inspection will be performed for the following modules: Addons - fixed_invoice_data; Fraud - telesign, varilogix_fraudcall; Gateways - alertpay, bidpay, egold, eway, ewayuk, gocardless, googlecheckout, ideal, internetsecure, libertyreserve, myideal, openecho, payoffline, stormpay; Registrars - directi, dottk, netregistry, planetdomains, registerfly, resellerclubbeta, tppinternet, ventraip; Servers - castcontrol, dotnetpanel, enkompass, enomtruste, ensimx, fluidvm, plesk10, plesk8, plesk9, pleskreseller.

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 <table class="table table-striped">
 <tr><th>Version</th><th>Release Type</th><th>Release Date</th></tr>
-<tr><td>7.5.3</td><td>Maintenance</td><td>21st January 2018</td></tr>
+<tr><td>7.5.3</td><td>Maintenance</td><td>21st January 2019</td></tr>
 <tr><td>7.5.2</td><td>Security Patch</td><td>17th July 2018</td></tr>
 <tr><td>7.5.1</td><td>Maintenance</td><td>17th April 2018</td></tr>

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 == Changelog ==
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.2|Version 7.5.2 Security Patch]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.1|Version 7.5.1 Maintenance]]

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 <table class="table table-striped">
 <tr><th>Version</th><th>Release Type</th><th>Release Date</th></tr>
 <tr><td>7.5.2</td><td>Security Patch</td><td>17th July 2018</td></tr>
 <tr><td>7.5.1</td><td>Maintenance</td><td>17th April 2018</td></tr>

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 == Changelog ==
-* [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.2|Version 7.5.1 Security Patch]]
+* [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.2|Version 7.5.2 Security Patch]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.1|Version 7.5.1 Maintenance]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.0_GA|Version 7.5.0 General Release]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.0_RC_1|Version 7.5.0 Release Candidate 1]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.0_Beta_1|Version 7.5.0 Beta 1]]

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 <table class="table table-striped">
 <tr><th>Version</th><th>Release Type</th><th>Release Date</th></tr>
 <tr><td>7.5.1</td><td>Maintenance</td><td>17th April 2018</td></tr>
 <tr><td>7.5.0</td><td>General Availability</td><td>2nd April 2018</td></tr>
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 === Six Template ===
-The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.4.2 and 7.5.0:
+The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.4.2 and 7.5.2:
-https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v7.4.2-release.1...v7.5.1-release.1
+https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v7.4.2-release.1...v7.5.2-release.1
 === Standard Cart Order Form ===
-The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.4.2 and 7.5.0:
+The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.4.2 and 7.5.2:
-https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v7.4.2-release.1...v7.5.1-release.1
+https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v7.4.2-release.1...v7.5.2-release.1
 == Changelog ==
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.1|Version 7.5.1 Maintenance]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.0_GA|Version 7.5.0 General Release]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.0_RC_1|Version 7.5.0 Release Candidate 1]]
 * [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.5.0_Beta_1|Version 7.5.0 Beta 1]]