Well am am new to this so need walking through some things. I need, like to know whats the best software/script to use for automating the signup, payment and activation and invoicing an account once payment is received. I have been looking at Autopilot and that seems great but is it the best? Hints and tips gladly wanted.

Thanks

I would also like to add onto this the same questions, but for plesk. I've searched far and wide and havent found any automatic billing/account creation programs that work with Plesk.

For the OP: Take a look at www.whoiscart.com , www.xpanel.com (.net?), and other things like helm, autopilot, modernbill.

noone care to share the secrets ?

My guess is that people are some using desktop Windows or Mac software.

You might also give www.dramsystem.com a look.