UNIX – VMS Information

To access the VMS Manager, select “Website Management” from the main menu, and select “VMS Manager” from the Website Management menu.

VMS Manager is only available with Virtual Managed Server Reseller packages. The VMS Manager allows you to manage multiple domains from a central WebsiteOS login. To access the VMS Manager, log into the WebsiteOS using one of your domains and your root password. Click the VMS Manager from the WebsiteOS main menu. The VMS Manager allows you to perform activities in the following areas:

  • Domain Settings
    • This section allows you to manage the status and configuration of the domains in your VMS.
  • VMS Settings
    • In this area, you can change the branding, master password and import domains.
  • Billing Settings
    • This section allows you to enable, configure and modify the automated billing system.

Add a new domain

To add a new domain send, an email to support@easystreet.com. Please include the following information:

  • Your company name
  • Your name
  • New domain name
  • Your VMS ID or an existing domain name

The domain will be added to your account with as a hosted package. You may then set the password, package type and other details as you wish.

Domain Settings

  • Change Applications
    • This option allows you to modify the applications that are available to one or more domains.
  • Change Forwarding
    • You can set, modify, or disable domain forwarding for one or more domains.
  • Change Package Type
    • With this option, you can modify the package type of one or more domains.
  • Change Status
    • This option allows you to modify the status of one or more domains to enabled, disabled or suspended.
  • Change Password
    • You can change the password for one or more domains. Please note that reusing a password can increase the chance of illicit access to one or more domains in your VMS.
  • Switch to
    • This option allows you to automatically log in to a selected domain. You will be automatically logged out of the domain you are currently logged in with.
  • Update Contact Information
    • With this option, you can update the contact information for a single domain, or a group of domains which have the same owner.

VMS Settings

  • Change branding
    • This option allows you to include a custom banner or logo in WebsiteOS, as well as upload a custom “under construction” page.
  • Change master password
    • You can change your master or “root” password. This password can be used with WebsiteOS to log in to any domain in your VMS package. When selecting a master password, please make sure your password will not be easy to guess; avoid using obvious passwords such as “master” or “administrator”. Any password which includes a combination of numbers and letters, and is at least 6 characters long, is generally considered to be a secure password.
  • Import domain(s)
    • You can import one or more domains into your VMS package with this option.

Billing Settings

  • Billing Preferences
    • The billing preferences interface will allow you to set up a billing start date, as well as configure the contact information provided in emails sent out automatically by the billing system. Please note, for automated credit card processing, you must also configure a payment gateway.
  • Custom Billing
    • This interface allows you to set up billing and custom pricing for an individual or a group of domains in your VMS. You can also set up one-time fees, and view invoices in this section.
  • Payment Gateway Settings
    • Through this interface, you can select a payment gateway from a list of compatible gateways, and configure your billing system to perform automated credit-card processing. In order to configure a payment gateway properly, you must first purchase a merchant account from one of the gateway providers on the list.
  • Products & Pricing
    • This interface allows you to set up the default prices for your hosting products. The default prices can be overridden for individuals or groups of domains in your VMS using the “Custom Billing” interface.

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