Domain Management

Comprehensive domain lifecycle management from registration through DNS configuration, SSL/TLS security, to complete infrastructure mapping

3-in-1
Cloudflare + IBC.pl + WHMCS Integration
Auto SSL
Automatic Certificate Renewal Tracking
Full Map
Domain → DNS → IP → VM → Container

Complete Domain Lifecycle

From initial registration through DNS configuration, SSL/TLS management, to final deployment mapping on physical infrastructure. All in one unified dashboard.

Cloudflare DNS & CDN

Complete zone management with DNS records, analytics, firewall rules, and global CDN caching

  • ✓ DNS Records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT)
  • ✓ WAF & Security Rules
  • ✓ Cache Management
  • ✓ Performance Analytics

SSL/TLS Security

Automated certificate monitoring with expiry tracking, auto-renewal, and compliance enforcement

  • ✓ Universal SSL (Let's Encrypt)
  • ✓ Expiry Alerts (14/7 days)
  • ✓ HSTS & TLS 1.3
  • ✓ Bulk SSL Operations

Registrar Integration

IBC.pl & WHMCS unified management for registration, renewals, billing, and client tracking

  • ✓ Expiry Date Tracking
  • ✓ Auto-Renew Status
  • ✓ WHOIS Privacy Control
  • ✓ Client & Invoice Mapping

Infrastructure Mapping

Complete deployment hierarchy from domain registration down to container-level applications

  • ✓ Domain → Zone → IP
  • ✓ VM/LXC Assignment
  • ✓ Container Mapping
  • ✓ Application Tracking

System Components

Integrated platforms working together for complete domain lifecycle management

Cloudflare DNS & CDN

Global DNS, Security, Performance, and Analytics Platform

DNS Zones & Records

  • Zone Management: Active, Pending, Moved status tracking
  • Plans: Free, Pro, Business, Enterprise tier monitoring
  • Record Types: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA, NS, PTR
  • Proxy Status: 🟠 Orange cloud (proxied) vs ☁️ Grey cloud (DNS-only)
  • TTL Configuration: Automatic or custom timing
  • Bulk Operations: Import/Export BIND zone files

SSL/TLS Certificates

  • Universal SSL: Automatic Let's Encrypt certificates
  • SSL Modes: Off, Flexible, Full, Full Strict
  • Expiry Tracking: Days until renewal monitoring
  • Auto-Renew: Automated certificate rotation
  • HSTS: HTTP Strict Transport Security enforcement
  • TLS Version: Minimum 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 configuration

Firewall & Security

  • WAF Rules: Custom web application firewall rules
  • IP Access: Whitelist/blacklist IP management
  • Rate Limiting: Request throttling per period
  • Geo-Blocking: Country-level access control
  • Managed Rulesets: Pre-configured security patterns
  • Event Logging: Security incident tracking

Analytics & Cache Management

  • Traffic Metrics: Requests, bandwidth, unique visitors
  • Threat Detection: Blocked attacks and malicious requests
  • HTTP Status: 2xx, 3xx, 4xx, 5xx breakdown analysis
  • Performance: TTFB (Time To First Byte) tracking
  • Cache Control: Level and TTL configuration
  • Purge Operations: Everything, by URL, Cache-Tag, or Host

IBC.pl & WHMCS — Domain Registrar

Registration, Renewal, Billing, and Client Management

IBC.pl Domain Registrar

  • Domain Registry: Complete list of registered domains
  • Expiry Tracking: Days until domain expiration
  • Auto-Renew: Automatic renewal status (on/off)
  • Domain Lock: Transfer protection status
  • Nameservers: Custom NS configuration
  • WHOIS Privacy: Contact information protection
  • Contact Management: Registrant, admin, tech, billing contacts

WHMCS Billing Integration

  • Client Tracking: Domain ownership by client ID
  • Product Catalog: Domain products and pricing tiers
  • Renewal Pricing: Cost per domain per year tracking
  • Invoice Management: Automated billing generation
  • Payment Status: Paid, unpaid, overdue monitoring
  • Domain Addons: ID Protection, Email Hosting, DNS management
  • Financial Reports: Revenue per domain, profitability analysis

Domain → Infrastructure Mapping

Complete Deployment Hierarchy from Domain to Application

Deployment Hierarchy Flow

1
Domain Registration (IBC/WHMCS)
example.com registered via IBC.pl, tracked in WHMCS
2
Cloudflare Zone
DNS zone configured with nameservers pointing to Cloudflare
3
DNS A Record → IP Address
A record points to 10.10.10.207 (public or private IP)
4
Proxmox VM/LXC (Network Interface)
IP assigned to VM ID 103 or LXC container on Node 1
5
Portainer Container (if applicable)
Docker container running inside VM/LXC
6
Application
WordPress, API, Database, or custom web application

Deployment Metadata

  • Application Name: Unique identifier for service
  • Type: Web App, API, Database, Static Site
  • Environment: Production, Staging, Development
  • Owner/Client: WHMCS Client ID assignment
  • Assigned Domains: Multiple domains per application
  • Resource Location: Node, VM/LXC ID, Container ID

Network Configuration

  • IP Addressing: Public and private IP assignment
  • Network Bridge: vmbr0, vmbr1 interface mapping
  • VLAN Tagging: Network isolation and segmentation
  • Port Forwarding: iptables rules configuration
  • Reverse Proxy: Nginx proxy_pass configuration
  • Load Balancing: Multi-node distribution (if enabled)

SSL Certificate Monitoring

Automated Expiry Tracking, Renewal Alerts, and Compliance Enforcement

Certificate Tracking

  • Certificate List: All SSL/TLS certificates monitored
  • Days to Expiry: Sorted by urgency (ascending)
  • Issuer: Let's Encrypt, Cloudflare, DigiCert, Custom CA
  • Type: Universal, Advanced, Custom, Self-signed
  • Status: Active, pending_validation, expired
  • Domain Coverage: Single or wildcard (*.example.com)

Automated Alerts

  • ⚠️ 14 Days Warning: Certificate expiring soon
  • 🔶 7 Days Critical: Urgent renewal required
  • 🔴 Expired: Certificate no longer valid
  • ❌ Invalid/Revoked: Security issue detected
  • Email Notifications: Daily 08:00 cron job
  • SMS Alerts: ClickSend integration (planned)

Auto-Renewal Systems

  • Cloudflare Universal: Automatic, no action needed
  • Let's Encrypt: Certbot cron job renewal
  • Custom Certificates: Manual upload reminder notifications
  • Renewal History: Full audit log of certificate changes
  • Validation Types: HTTP-01, DNS-01, TLS-ALPN-01

Bulk SSL Operations

  • Mass SSL Strict: Enable Full (Strict) mode for all zones
  • Force HTTPS: Enable "Always Use HTTPS" globally
  • HSTS Enforcement: Enable Strict-Transport-Security headers
  • TLS Version: Set minimum TLS 1.2 or 1.3 requirement
  • Certificate Export: Bulk download for compliance audits

Sample Certificate Status Dashboard

Domain Issuer Type Expires In Status
example.com Let's Encrypt Universal 89 days Active
api.example.com Cloudflare Advanced 12 days Warning
staging.example.com Let's Encrypt Universal 5 days Critical
legacy.example.com DigiCert Custom Expired Expired

Business Value

Strategic benefits and measurable impact on operations

Risk Reduction

Eliminate domain loss risk with automated expiry tracking and renewal alerts. No more missed renewals.

Security & Compliance

Proactive SSL/TLS monitoring ensures HTTPS compliance for GDPR and PCI DSS requirements. Automated certificate renewal.

Cost Optimization

Identify unused domains, analyze renewal costs, consolidate registrars. Typical savings: 15-20% on domain expenses.

Rapid Diagnostics

Domain not working? Instantly trace: DNS → SSL → IP → VM → Container. Resolve issues in minutes, not hours.

Centralized Management

Cloudflare + IBC.pl + WHMCS unified in one dashboard. No more logging into 3 different platforms.

Audit & Reporting

Complete audit trail for compliance. Certificate history, renewal logs, client billing reports. Export-ready.

Ready to Master Your Domain Portfolio?

Eliminate domain loss risk, automate SSL renewals, and gain complete visibility from registration to deployment