August 10th, 2025

v3.0.0 – Major Platform Overhaul

We’re thrilled to introduce v3.0.0 of BillingServ, a ground-up rebuild of our platform, using Laravel as the backend, plus FilamentPHP v3 for the dashboard, enhanced infrastructure, redesigned systems, and a suite of new tools and improvements across the board.This release sets the foundation for a faster, secure, and more extensible platform experience.

Core Architecture & Framework Upgrade

  • Rebuilt the platform from scratch using Laravel, a powerful and modern PHP framework known for developer ergonomics and performance.

  • Adopted FilamentPHP v3, unlocking a sleek, reactive, and more modular admin panel experience.

  • Entire system restructured for cleaner code, improved maintainability, and scalability.

Plugin & Payment Gateway OverhaulsAll plugins and payment systems have been upgraded to ensure better compatibility, improved APIs.

Platform-Wide Bug Fixes & Stability

  • Fixed numerous legacy bugs and inconsistencies across modules.

  • Improved input validation, error feedback, and backend data handling.

  • Refactored key components for performance and reliability.

VPN & Server Management EnhancementsWe’ve reimagined how VPN and server infrastructure is handled:

  • Multi-Connection Support: Users can now manage and switch between multiple VPN connections effortlessly.

  • Live Server Stats: Real-time insights into server load, uptime, and connection health.

  • Improved VPN connection and deletion flows with better validation and rollback handling.

  • Streamlined server installation pipeline for faster and more reliable deployments.

Email Communication ToolsIntroducing a new Email Template Editor with:

  • Customizable layouts using dynamic variables.

  • Reusable content blocks for consistent branding.

  • Preview and test modes for safe delivery testing.

Booking System (New!)A robust, flexible Booking System is now available, featuring:

  • Appointment scheduling and time slot configuration.

  • Admin and user-side calendar views.

  • Automated confirmations and optional reminder emails.

Ticket Desk UpgradeWe’ve refined the Ticket Desk for a smoother support experience:

  • Improved ticket categorization and filtering.

  • Cleaner agent UI with faster response tools.

  • Define support departments and enable contact form on the frontend.

Security UpgradesWe’ve significantly hardened platform security with new features and policies:

  • Account Login Notifications: Alerts sent via email when new devices or locations are detected.

  • CAPTCHA Support: Enabled on login and registration to prevent brute-force attacks and bot signups.

  • Audit Logging: Full audit logging is now available in the admin panel.

Quality of Life & Platform Improvements

  • Refreshed UI elements across the dashboard and frontend for better accessibility and consistency.

  • Improved system responsiveness and reduced load times on common admin views.

  • Simplified form handling.

  • Modernized platform internals for better third-party package compatibility.

What’s Next?This is just the beginning. With this foundational rebuild complete, we’ll be focusing on:

  • Extending analytics and insights dashboards.

  • User workspace enhancements.

  • VPN enhancements.

  • More plugins and payment gateways.