What is DirectAdmin?

DirectAdmin is your all-in-one control panel for managing web hosting. It's where you handle everything from creating email accounts to managing databases and DNS.

Key Features

Email Manager

  • Create and manage email accounts
  • Set up forwarders and autoresponders
  • Access webmail
  • Configure spam filters

Domain Management

  • Add and manage domains
  • Configure DNS records
  • Set up subdomains
  • Manage domain pointers (aliases)

Files & FTP

  • Built-in File Manager for uploading and editing files
  • Create FTP accounts for external access
  • Set file permissions

Databases

  • Create MySQL/MariaDB databases
  • Access phpMyAdmin for database management
  • Manage database users and permissions

Advanced Features

  • Install SSL certificates (free Let's Encrypt)
  • Set up cron jobs (scheduled tasks)
  • View error logs and access logs
  • Manage Apache/nginx handlers
  • Custom error pages

Account Information

  • View disk usage and quotas
  • See bandwidth usage
  • Check email account counts
  • Password management

DirectAdmin organizes features into logical groups. Use the left sidebar or top menu to navigate between sections. The dashboard gives you a quick overview of your account usage.