WHMCS has integrated eNom’s new TLD portal in WHMCS version 5.2.3

Wholesale registrar eNom announced on Thursday that billing and support control panel WHMCS has integrated eNom’s new TLD portal in WHMCS version 5.2.3.

The update will allow WHMCS users to participate in the initial phases of the new TLD launch. The eNom new TLD portal was launched last year to help web hosts that don’t have the resources to get individually accredited build a Watchlist, and take orders for the Sunrise, Landrush and General Availability periods of the new TLD launches.

WHMCS launched its new client management, billing and support solution in mid-March, introducing two-factor authentication for both staff and clients.

The portal has already been integrated in Parallels Plesk Panel, so with WHMCS integrating the full portal too, eNom will have significant exposure to its platform well ahead of the new TLD release. Tools like the eNom new TLD portal will likely help push adoption of new TLDs as a recent study found that it is up to registrars and hosting providers to educate SMBs on new TLDs and their value.

“We are an advocate and true believer in the introduction of new TLDs, as it will change how the world uses the web,” Aaron Phillips, vice president of business development for WHMCS said in a statement.  “Our partnership with eNom demonstrates our commitment to be at the forefront of this new digital endeavor.”

eNom and WHMCS have worked together for some time; in November 2012, the companies announced a new TLD WHMCS add-on for customers already on the eNom platform. With the release of 5.2.3, all customers are able to integrate the new TLD platform.

“No matter who you are, as long as you’re a WHMCS customer you can very easily participate in this historic event,” Chris Sheridan, vice president of business development for eNom said in a statement.  “We have made a significant technology enhancements to ensure that our resellers have access to participating in what we believe will be a very lucrative opportunity for them with the launch of new domain extensions. No other registrar has executed a comparable initiative, establishing eNom as an essential partner for organizations interested in the innovative gTLD market.”

Talk back: Have you signed up for the eNom new TLD portal Will you now that it is integrated in the latest version of WHMCS Let us know in a comment.