DirectAdmin is the control panel used to manage domains, emails, files, databases, and various hosting functions. It is a modern and intuitive alternative to cPanel, offering optimized performance and advanced features for administrators and end users.

Below, you can see the main sections and features of DirectAdmin.


Account Management

  • Domain Settings: change primary and additional domains.
  • Manage Subdomains: create and organize subdomains.
  • Manage DNS: configure A, CNAME, MX, TXT records, etc.
  • SSL Certificates: issue and install free (Let’s Encrypt) or paid certificates.
  • FTP Accounts: create and manage FTP access.
  • Databases: create and manage MySQL/MariaDB databases.
  • Additional Domains: add new domains to the hosting.
  • Site Redirection: point domains and subdomains to other addresses.
  • Password Protection: protect directories with passwords.
  • PHP Settings: change version, memory, and PHP parameters.

Email Management

  • Email Accounts: create, delete, and manage accounts.
  • Forwarders: automatically redirect messages.
  • Autoresponders: set up predefined responses.
  • Webmail Access: read messages via Roundcube.
  • Manual SPAM Filters: create custom rules.
  • Mailing Lists: manage distribution lists.
  • MX and DKIM Records: authentication for better deliverability.
  • Email Tracking: monitor email sending.
  • IMAP/Sync Migration: import accounts from other servers.

Advanced Features

  • Apache Handlers
  • Catch-all email
  • Cron Jobs (automatic scheduling)
  • Custom Error Pages
  • MIME Types
  • SSH Keys
  • Redis Cache
  • MedoSecurity (advanced protection)
  • WordPress Manager

System and Files

  • File Manager: edit, move, and delete files.
  • Command Terminal (SSH): advanced access via command line.
  • Installed Perl Modules
  • Server Information: stats and logs.

Extra Features

  • Roundcube Webmail
  • phpMyAdmin
  • Installatron (CMS and script auto-installer)
  • SitePad (Website Builder)
  • Jetbackup
  • Imunify360
  • Node.js App
  • Python App
  • Select PHP Version

Support and Help

  • Documentation: access to guides and manuals.
  • Messages and Tickets: support ticket system.
  • API: technical documentation for integrations.

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