Alpha & Master Reseller Plugin for WHM – Sho MultiReseller
Sho MultiReseller is a ShoHost WHM plugin that adds Super Alpha, Alpha and Master reseller tiers to one cPanel/WHM server, with pooled disk, bandwidth and account limits. It costs $2/mo or $100 lifetime per server and is sold separately with a 7-day refund.
cPanel/WHM edition only. Sho MultiReseller is ShoHost software — not sold or endorsed by cPanel.
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Per WHM server · lifetime $1002
.00/mo
Multi-Level Reseller Plugin for cPanel/WHM Hosts
Installs as a WHM AppConfig plugin with a CGI management UI, package editor extension, and background maintenance jobs. Requires cPanel/WHM 11.110+, Python core, and SQLite WAL — remote-transfer ready.
5-tier hierarchy
Super Alpha, Alpha, Master, WHM, and cPanel with rolled-up usage.
Strict resource pools
Hierarchical disk and bandwidth quotas with oversell controls on the subtree.
ACL templates
Sho MultiReseller default ACL or custom lists when promoting resellers or via packages.
Watchdog automation
Auto-suspend, auto-terminate, package sync, and quota notifications on a schedule.
Super Alpha, Alpha and Master Reseller Tiers
| Tier | Role | Typical limits |
|---|---|---|
| Tree: root (WHM), then Super Alpha, Alpha, Master, WHM reseller, and cPanel accounts | ||
| Super Alpha | Top of the Sho MultiReseller tree; owns Alpha branches and downstream usage | Subtree pools; optional when you operate multiple top-level brands on one server |
| Alpha | Owns Masters, WHM resellers, and cPanel accounts | Disk, bandwidth, max Masters, max WHM resellers, max cPanel accounts |
| Master | Mid-tier; owns WHM resellers and cPanel accounts | Pooled disk and bandwidth under the parent Alpha |
| WHM | Native cPanel sub-reseller in the plugin tree | Disk, bandwidth, max cPanel accounts, ACL, owner mode |
| cPanel | End-user hosting account | Package quota and bandwidth; counts against the parent WHM pool |
Tier markers under each account home let Alpha and Master tiers be redetected after reinstall; WHM and cPanel nodes rebuild from plugin registries and scheduled usage updates.
Resource allocation & package defaults
Pooled limits, overselling flags, and WHM package extension fields keep child accounts inside parent caps.
Pooled disk & bandwidth
Roll usage up the tree; optional disk and bandwidth overselling per tier.
Package tier templates
WHM package editor extension applies default tier and limit presets on new accounts.
Default ACL on promotion
Promote resellers with a consistent ACL list or override per account in the WHM UI.
Owner mode & native limits
Stays in sync with cPanel ownership maps and reseller limit YAML where applicable.
Watchdog & background automation
Cron-driven maintenance enforces policy and keeps registries fresh after account changes.
Quota enforcement
Auto-suspend and auto-terminate when pools or policy thresholds are exceeded; package sync and backup cleanup.
Usage rebuild
Rebuilds tier markers, registries, and rolled-up disk and bandwidth after installs or ownership changes.
Quota notifications
Email alerts on disk and bandwidth thresholds before hard enforcement actions run.
Product screenshots
Real WHM plugin UI — dashboard, tiers, live load, scanners, migration, and AppConfig entry.
Sho MultiReseller WHM dashboard overview
Sho MultiReseller reseller tree dashboard
Alpha reseller tier management
Master reseller tier management
Live server load and usage rollup
Account scanner and hierarchy repair
Reseller migration and ownership tools
Sho MultiReseller WHM AppConfig management UI
Five-tier reseller tree in one WHM plugin
Turn a single-layer WHM server into Super Alpha → Alpha → Master → WHM reseller → cPanel end users. Disk, bandwidth, and child-account counts roll up the branch while native ownership maps and reseller limits stay aligned.
- Super Alpha sits above Alpha for hosts that operate multiple top-level reseller brands on one node
- Alpha caps how many Masters, WHM resellers, and cPanel accounts sit in its subtree
- Master and WHM tiers inherit pooled disk and bandwidth with optional overselling per tier
- Tier markers rebuild after reinstall so the tree can be recovered without manual spreadsheets
Reseller tree dashboard
See the full hierarchy, usage, and limits from one WHM-native screen instead of jumping between separate reseller accounts.
- Branch-wide view of who owns whom under each Alpha or Master
- Used vs allocated disk and bandwidth at each tier
- Drill into WHM and cPanel children without leaving the plugin
- Strict pool limits enforced across the subtree, not only on one reseller account
Alpha tier management
Create and edit Alpha resellers with the caps and ACLs they need to run their own downstream hosting business.
- Set max Masters, max WHM resellers, and max cPanel accounts for each Alpha
- Apply Sho MultiReseller default ACL or a custom ACL list on promotion
- Configure owner mode so native cPanel ownership matches the plugin tree
- Permissions matrix controls what each Alpha may do to descendants
Master tier management
Mid-tier resellers own WHM sub-resellers and cPanel customers while staying inside the Alpha’s pooled resources.
- Pooled disk and bandwidth shared across Masters under the same Alpha
- Promote, edit, suspend, and move Master accounts within the tree
- Attach WHM resellers and end-user accounts under the correct Master pool
- Package presets can default new Masters to the right limits and ACL template
Live load and usage rollup
WHM-native CPU/RAM load inspector plus rolled-up disk and bandwidth for capacity planning and support.
- Live server load snapshot for operators watching busy nodes
- Subtree usage totals feed watchdog and quota notifications
- Queued batch jobs visible while large tree updates run
- Helps you spot a branch approaching pool limits before customers file tickets
Account scanner and hierarchy repair
When accounts are created or moved outside the plugin UI, the scanner realigns ownership maps and plugin registries.
- Detect drift between WHM changes and the Sho MultiReseller tree
- Repair hierarchy after bulk imports or manual root-level edits
- Rebuild usage rollups after ownership changes
- Root bypass prevention reduces silent over-quota creates via root WHM or API
Migration and remote reseller transfer
Move an existing reseller business onto Sho MultiReseller or pull accounts from remote WHM/cPanel servers into the correct parent pool.
- One-click import of legacy multi-reseller markers, hook cutover, and registry reconcile
- Reseller transfer tool queues remote account pulls with parent quota validation
- Map flat WHM resellers onto Alpha / Master / WHM steps during onboarding
- Subtree backup and restore with target pool assignment when you restore accounts
Watchdog, hooks, and WHM AppConfig integration
Scheduled maintenance enforces policy; WHM hooks keep the tree in sync when accounts or packages change elsewhere in WHM.
- Auto-suspend and auto-terminate when pools or policy thresholds are exceeded
- Package sync, backup cleanup, and disk/bandwidth alert emails before hard enforcement
- Background usage rebuild after installs and large ownership changes
- License and version checks from ShoHost; install: curl -fsSL https://files.shodns.in/sho-multireseller/install | bash
- AppConfig WHM menu plus package editor extension for default tier templates on hosting plans
- Hooks on account create, modify, remove, suspend, unsuspend, and package change
Get started in three steps
- 1
Order or start a trial
Buy a per-server license from ShoHost, or run the installer on your WHM node to evaluate before you commit.
- 2
Install on WHM
One command as root on the server. Activate with your license key from the ShoHost client area when ready.
- 3
Build your tree
Promote resellers on the ladder, assign pools and ACLs, then use the scanner after bulk moves.
Install on WHM (root)
curl -fsSL https://files.shodns.in/sho-multireseller/install | bashTrial: run without a license key first. Licensed: add your key from ShoHost license store when prompted.
Sho MultiReseller Price: $2/mo or $100 Lifetime
One license per production WHM server IP. Includes updates, install scripts, and license verification.
License Sho MultiReseller for your WHM node
Deploy the plugin, enable watchdog jobs, and sell multi-tier reseller hosting with pooled resources and ACL control.
Support: 9 AM–12 midnight IST
Sho MultiReseller vs other WHM multi-reseller plugins
ShoHost column from this page; alternatives — check vendor (Oct 2026).
| Feature | Sho MultiReseller | Typical alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Tiers supported | Super Alpha, Alpha, Master, WHM reseller | check vendor |
| Pooled limits | Yes — disk, bandwidth, accounts | check vendor |
| Remote transfer | Queues for cross-server moves | check vendor |
| Watchdog automation | Suspend, terminate, package sync | check vendor |
| WHM version | cPanel/WHM 11.110+ | check vendor |
| Licence model | $2/mo or longer terms; $100 lifetime | check vendor |
| Lifetime option | $100 one-time per WHM server | check vendor |
Who uses it
Hosting companies
Selling master and alpha reseller tiers under one WHM node.
Agencies
Sub-resellers with pooled limits and ACL templates.
Migrations
Moving from an older multi-reseller plugin with legacy marker import.
Moving from WHMreseller or Zamfoo?
Use legacy marker import and the account scanner on this page before you cut over production resellers.
Sho MultiReseller vs standard cPanel reseller
When you need more than one WHM reseller layer on the same node.
| Capability | Sho MultiReseller | Standard cPanel/WHM reseller |
|---|---|---|
| Reseller tiers on one server | Super Alpha, Alpha, Master, and WHM reseller steps | Single WHM reseller layer per account |
| Pooled disk and bandwidth | Shared pools across a subtree with enforcement | Quotas per reseller package |
| Selling downstream reseller accounts | Promote Masters and WHM resellers under Alphas | End-user cPanel accounts from WHM |
| Watchdog and package sync | Cron suspend, terminate, and registry rebuild | Manual WHM actions or external tooling |
| Legacy multi-reseller migration | Marker import and account scanner on this page | Not applicable |
| WHM integration | AppConfig UI, hooks, and package editor extension | Native WHM and cPanel only |
15-day free trial
Run Sho MultiReseller free for 15 days, then license it per server.
Why customers choose ShoHost
Facts about ShoHost for hosts licensing Sho MultiReseller on their WHM servers.
Erode data centre
ShoHost operates hosting from our facility in Erode, India.
98.5% uptime target
We design hosting for reliability; confirm SLA details with support for your plan.
Support 9 AM–12 midnight IST
Reach ShoHost on WhatsApp or email during published support hours.
Pay in INR, USD, or EUR
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Running since 2020
ShoHost has operated hosting since 2020 and is a Pvt Ltd company since 2024.
15-day free trial
Try this in-house product on your server before you license it.
Alpha and Master Reseller Plugin FAQs
Licensing, trials, migration, and how multi-tier reselling differs from a single WHM reseller account. Want to sell these tiers without running your own server? See master reseller hosting and alpha reseller hosting.
How do I create alpha and master resellers in WHM?
WHM itself supports only one reseller layer. Install Sho MultiReseller on the WHM server, then create Super Alpha, Alpha or Master accounts from the plugin's tree view. Give each a pooled disk, bandwidth and account limit, and they can create the tiers below them.
What is the difference between Super Alpha, Alpha and Master resellers?
Each tier can only create the tiers below it. A Super Alpha sits at the top and owns Alpha branches; an Alpha owns Masters, WHM resellers and cPanel accounts; a Master owns WHM resellers and cPanel accounts; a WHM reseller owns cPanel accounts.
Is Sho MultiReseller an alternative to WHMreseller or Zamfoo?
Yes. It covers the same need (multi-level reselling on cPanel/WHM) and can import an existing reseller tree using legacy marker import and the account scanner.
Does it work on the latest cPanel?
It needs cPanel/WHM 11.110 or newer, with root access to install.
How much does Sho MultiReseller cost?
One licence per WHM server: $2 monthly, $6 quarterly, $12 half-yearly, $19.20 yearly, $38.40 for 2 years, $57.60 for 3 years, or $100 lifetime, on license.shohost.com.
Is there a lifetime licence?
Yes: $100 one-time per WHM server, alongside the monthly and longer terms.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. You can run Sho MultiReseller for 15 days on your WHM server before you buy a licence.
Can a reseller go over its disk or bandwidth pool?
No. Disk and bandwidth pools are enforced down the whole subtree, with oversell controls you set, and quota overruns through root WHM or direct API calls are blocked.
Can I back up and restore a reseller's accounts?
Yes. Subtree backups cover a reseller's accounts, and on restore you choose which reseller pool the accounts go back into.
Is Sho MultiReseller included with ShoHost reseller hosting?
No. It is ShoHost software sold separately for your own WHM server. ShoHost reseller, master reseller and alpha reseller hosting plans include hosting only.
Can I migrate an existing reseller tree?
Yes. Use legacy marker import, the account scanner, and remote transfer queues. Plan a short maintenance window after large moves while usage rebuilds.
What is the refund policy?
Sho MultiReseller is an in-house ShoHost product with a 7-day refund on eligible orders, as set out on /system-policies.
Questions? support@shohost.com · Server tools