Articles

Guide

How can I change my account password?

How to change your DirectAdmin login password and keep your account secure.

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Guide

How can I create and manage MySQL databases?

How to create MySQL databases, manage users, and use phpMyAdmin in DirectAdmin.

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Guide

How can I install SSL certificates for my domain?

How to install SSL certificates for your domain, including Let's Encrypt, in DirectAdmin.

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Guide

How can I manage DNS settings for my domain?

How to edit DNS records (A, MX, CNAME, etc.) for your domain in DirectAdmin.

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Guide

How can I monitor my website's resource usage?

How to monitor bandwidth, disk space, and other resource usage for your webhosting.

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Guide

How do I add SSH keys to my account?

How to add SSH keys to your DirectAdmin account for passwordless SFTP and SSH login.

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Guide

How do I back up and restore my website data?

How to create backups and restore website data in DirectAdmin.

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Guide

How do I create and manage email accounts?

How to create email accounts, forwarders, autoresponders, and spam filters in DirectAdmin.

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Guide

How do I link my domain to my webhosting package?

Read here how to link your domain to your Webhosting Package.

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Guide

How do I set up domain pointers or aliases?

How to set up domain pointers and aliases to redirect or alias domains in DirectAdmin.

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Guide

How do I set up SFTP for my website?

How to connect via SFTP using your DirectAdmin credentials for secure website file access.

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Guide

How do I upload and manage website files?

How to upload and manage website files using the File Manager, permissions, and organization in DirectAdmin.

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Troubleshooting

I cannot reach my website, what now?

Read here how to solve problems when your website is no longer accessible.

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Explainer

When should I consider a managed VPS?

When shared webhosting might not be enough and how a managed VPS with a control panel can help.

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Explainer

Why is SFTP more secure and faster than FTP?

Why SFTP is more secure and often faster than FTP for transferring website files.

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