Migrating from Other Modules

If you're currently using another Pterodactyl module for WHMCS, migrating to Vortexus is straightforward.

Why Migrate?

Vortexus offers advantages over other Pterodactyl modules:

Feature	Other Modules	Vortexus
Server Management	Redirect to Pterodactyl Panel	Fully within WHMCS
Console Access	External panel only	Built-in WHMCS console
File Manager	External panel only	Within WHMCS
Power Controls	External panel only	Within WHMCS
Template Marketplace	Not available	Full marketplace
Multi-Server Support	Limited or none	Full extension
Languages	Limited	26 languages

Migration Steps

Step 1: Install Vortexus

Follow the standard installation:

1. Install Server Module
2. Install Marketplace Addon
3. Configure Wings

Step 2: Configure Server in WHMCS

Add your Pterodactyl server with Vortexus:

1. Go to Setup → Servers
2. Add new server with type Vortexus Web - Pterodactyl
3. Configure both API keys (Application + Client)

Step 3: Update Existing Products

For each existing product using another Pterodactyl module:

1. Go to Setup → Products/Services
2. Edit the product
3. Go to Module Settings tab
4. Change Module Name to Vortexus Web - Pterodactyl
5. Select your Vortexus server
6. Configure the module settings (Nest ID, Egg ID, resources)
7. Save changes

Important

Changing the module on existing products won't affect already-provisioned servers. Existing servers will continue to work with their current Pterodactyl configuration.

Step 4: Test

1. Create a test order with the updated product
2. Verify server creation works
3. Test client area access - clients should now see the full management interface within WHMCS

Existing Servers

Servers created with other modules will continue to function. The Vortexus module will manage them using the same Pterodactyl API.

For clients with existing servers:

• They can now manage servers within WHMCS
• Console, files, power controls are now accessible
• No action needed on Pterodactyl side

Multi-Servers Migration

If activating the Multi-Servers extension on products with existing servers:

1. Install and enable Multi-Servers extension
2. When activating, the system detects existing servers
3. Choose to import them into the multi-server environment
4. Clients can then create additional servers within their limits

Removing Old Module

After confirming Vortexus works correctly:

1. Update all products to use Vortexus
2. Remove old module server from WHMCS
3. Delete old module files (optional)