DirectAdmin
Users, domains, email and reseller tools in DirectAdmin.
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Add and assign IP addresses in DirectAdmin (admin)
Add IPv4 and IPv6 addresses in DirectAdmin IP Management, set them as shared or free, assign IPs to resellers and users, and change the server's main IP.
Add domains, subdomains and domain pointers in DirectAdmin
Add an extra domain, create subdomains and set up domain pointers (aliases or redirects) in DirectAdmin, and understand how each affects files, email and SSL.
Add Redis or Memcached object caching on DirectAdmin
Install Redis with CustomBuild as a DirectAdmin admin, enable per-user Redis instances, add the PHP extension, and connect WordPress or other apps for faster pages.
Back up and restore your DirectAdmin account
Create a full or partial user backup in DirectAdmin, download it, restore selected items such as files, email or databases, and schedule regular backups.
Change PHP settings (php.ini) and extensions in DirectAdmin
Raise memory_limit, upload size and execution time in DirectAdmin using the PHP settings page, .user.ini or the admin-level php.ini, and enable PHP extensions as admin.
Configure DirectAdmin Brute Force Monitor and IP blocking
Set up DirectAdmin's Brute Force Monitor to detect failed logins on DirectAdmin, SSH, FTP and mail, block attackers with CSF or the firewall, and unblock IPs.
Connect a DirectAdmin mailbox to Outlook, Apple Mail or your phone
Use the right IMAP, POP3 and SMTP settings for DirectAdmin email, choose secure ports, set up Outlook, Apple Mail and Android, and fix login and certificate errors.
Create and manage mailing lists in DirectAdmin
Create a mailing list in DirectAdmin, add subscribers and digest members, control who can post, and understand when to use a newsletter service instead.
Create and manage reseller packages in DirectAdmin
As a DirectAdmin reseller, design user packages with disk, bandwidth, domain, email and feature limits, apply them to users and update plans safely.
Create cron jobs in DirectAdmin
Schedule commands and PHP scripts with DirectAdmin Cron Jobs, write correct cron times, choose the right PHP binary, log output and stop unwanted emails.
Create FTP accounts in DirectAdmin and connect with FileZilla
Create FTP users in DirectAdmin limited to a domain or custom folder, connect with FileZilla over FTPS, and solve login, passive mode and permission problems.
Create MySQL databases and users in DirectAdmin
Create a MySQL database and user in DirectAdmin, manage privileges, open phpMyAdmin, import or export SQL dumps and allow remote MySQL hosts.
Create reseller accounts and reseller packages as a DirectAdmin admin
As a DirectAdmin administrator, build reseller packages with resource limits and overselling rules, create reseller accounts, assign IPs and manage resellers.
Customise DirectAdmin DNS templates for new domains
Edit DirectAdmin's DNS zone template as admin to set default records, TTLs, SPF, DMARC and CAA for new domains, and let resellers use their own templates.
Customise web server configuration per domain in DirectAdmin (admin)
Use DirectAdmin's Custom HTTPD Configurations to add Apache, Nginx or OpenLiteSpeed directives for one domain, use CUSTOM tokens and templates, and keep changes upgrade-safe.
DirectAdmin admin settings, Evolution skin branding and server hostname
Configure key DirectAdmin Administrator Settings, set the server hostname and SSL, customise the Evolution skin with your logo and colours, and set default nameservers.
DirectAdmin website not loading? Troubleshooting checklist
Find why a site on DirectAdmin is down: check DNS, SSL, suspension, default pages, permissions, PHP errors, .htaccess, quotas and server services in order.
Disk quota or inode limit full in DirectAdmin? Find and free space
Check disk and inode usage in DirectAdmin, find large folders, old backups, email and logs taking space, and clean up safely before uploads and email stop working.
Email forwarders, autoresponders and spam filters in DirectAdmin
Set up email forwarders, catch-all handling, autoresponders and vacation messages, and configure SpamAssassin and email filters in DirectAdmin.
Install a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate in DirectAdmin
Enable SSL for a domain in DirectAdmin, issue a free Let's Encrypt certificate with www and mail names, force HTTPS and install a paid certificate when needed.
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