DirectAdmin

Powerful yet easy to use.

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Since its debut in 2003, DirectAdmin has evolved with hosting technology, focusing on security, stability, and user-requested
features while keeping up with global trends.

DirectAdmin’s control panel lets you handle tasks like installing SSL certificates, adding Perl modules, monitoring server
performance, setting cron jobs, managing MIME types, configuring Apache handlers, and setting up site redirection and domain
pointers.

Its multilingual interface also supports easy installation of new language packs, making it accessible to users worldwide.

Supported services

Database servers

MySQL 5.5/5.6/5.7/8.0
A widely-used, open-source database management system known for its reliability, scalability, and strong community support.
MariaDB 5.5/10.x
MariaDB is an enhanced drop-in replacement for MySQL, providing better performance and scalability. Developed by the original MySQL creators, it ensures high compatibility and reliability

WWW servers

Apache 2.4
Apache is the most popular web server software, widely used across the internet for hosting websites and web applications.
Nginx 1.15
Nginx is a high-performance standalone web and HTTP proxy server known for its low memory usage. Unlike Apache, Nginx does not support .htaccess files or CGI scripts, making it ideal for serving static content and handling high traffic efficiently.
LiteSpeed Enterprise 5.x
LiteSpeed is a commercial alternative to Apache, offering support for HTTP/2, built-in page caching, and advanced .htaccess-based caching. It also includes LiteSpeed SAPI for improved PHP performance, making it a powerful option for optimized web hosting.

FTP servers

ProFTPd
An FTP server software that is highly customizable and flexible, making it ideal for various configurations.
Pure-FTPd
A free, lightweight FTP server that provides easy management and excellent flexibility

PHP 5.x/7.x modes

mod_php
A standard PHP module for Apache that integrates with mod_ruid2 to run PHP scripts with user-specific permissions.
PHP-FPM
PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) is a powerful alternative to traditional CGI for handling PHP. It efficiently manages high traffic loads and delivers enhanced performance for websites of any scale compared to conventional CGI methods.
FastCGI
FastCGI is a protocol that enhances the interaction between web servers and applications. It lowers the web server's memory usage compared to mod_php and allows the server to manage more simultaneous page requests.
LSPHP
LSPHP (LiteSpeed Server API for PHP) offers up to 50% better performance compared to Apache with mod_php and up to 20% better than FastCGI. It is specifically designed for compatibility with the LiteSpeed Enterprise web server and can also be used with the Apache web server on CloudLinux OS.

Mail server

Dovecot 2.x
Dovecot is an open-source IMAP and POP3 Mail Delivery Agent (MDA) tailored for Linux and UNIX-like systems.
Exim 4.x
Exim handles the receipt and delivery of email messages.
Majordomo 1.94.5
Majordomo is a Perl-based tool for managing mailing lists.
SpamAssassin
SpamAssassin is an open-source email filtering system designed to classify and block spam.

Web applications

phpMyAdmin:
A web-based tool that simplifies the management of MySQL databases
RoundCube Webmail:
An IMAP client with a browser-based, application-like interface. It supports multiple languages and an unlimited number of users and messages, featuring advanced protections against brute-force attacks
SquirrelMail Webmail:
A PHP-based webmail application that supports both SMTP and IMAP protocols. It offers essential features like MIME support, address books, and folder management, all while adhering to industry

Security

ClamAV
ClamAV is an antivirus engine designed to detect Trojans, viruses, malware, and other threats. It provides comprehensive scanning for email messages, FTP transfers, and PHP-uploaded files.
ModSecurity
ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall compatible with Apache, Nginx, and LiteSpeed web servers. It offers robust protection by monitoring and filtering HTTP traffic to defend against various .

Managing servers worldwide

A simpler and more powerful way to manage your serve

DirectAdmin

Questions & answers

DirectAdmin is a Linux-based web hosting control panel that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing hosting environments. With a DirectAdmin license, users can easily handle website and server administration without needing extensive technical knowledge. Its three-tier architecture supports administrators, resellers, and end-users. Known for its intuitive interface, automation tools, API integration, compatibility with third-party software, and support for various Linux distributions, DirectAdmin is a popular choice for web hosting control panels.

No, you don’t need to install any additional services. Please refer to the information above to see what services are included in the DirectAdmin control panel package.

You are free to choose any other operating system. Please select one without a control panel and install DirectAdmin manually. If you have any questions, you can contact our support team by Open a Ticket

Yes, root access is available for all of our servers.

Each VPS on our system comes with a Static Dedicated IP address

No, it is not possible to transfer a DirectAdmin license to another server.

Our support team is available 24/7 via chat. to assist you.