What is DirectAdmin and what is it used for?

DirectAdmin is a Linux-based web hosting control panel owned by JBMC Software. Its user-friendly interface makes VPS management easier for both beginners and advanced users. Most importantly, DirectAdmin is a lightweight panel – it consumes fewer resources than other major control panels. Combined with our fibre-connected data centers and high-speed NVMe storage, your site will run much faster. The web hosting control panel also has three user access levels – administrator, reseller, and user. This makes DirectAdmin excellent for business owners and agencies that manage multiple client websites.

What is the difference between cPanel and DirectAdmin?

Comparing cPanel with DirectAdmin, cPanel provides users with more memory and disk space. In contrast, DirectAdmin has a lower resource usage, making it more lightweight and faster than cPanel.

How to install DirectAdmin on VPS?

First, you need to purchase one of our VPS hosting plans and the DirectAdmin license . After that, follow these simple steps and install DirectAdmin: Open hPanel , head to VPS , and choose your server name. From the left sidebar, choose OS & Panel → Licenses . Select DirectAdmin , determine the type and number of licenses, and click Continue . After completing the payment process, you can install the control panel. For an easy start with DirectAdmin, follow our Knowledge Base article on how to use DirectAdmin with your VPS.

Can I customise my DirectAdmin VPS?

Absolutely. You can install various software packages and web applications suitable for your needs. It’s also easy to set up email accounts, manage multiple domains, create a database using tools like phpMyAdmin, access site files through the File Manager, and configure firewall settings for maximum security. Most importantly, you will get user control with DirectAdmin. It means you can create and manage user accounts with different access levels – administrator, reseller, and user.

How can I migrate a website from another DirectAdmin hosting provider to Hostinger?

Once you’ve secured our VPS plan, here’s how to migrate your website to Hostinger’s DirectAdmin VPS : Log in to your previous VPS hosting account and generate a site backup. Open your DirectAdmin dashboard, head to Admin Tools → Admin Backup/Transfer , and click Restore . Enter your FTP details, choose an IP address from the list, select the intended files, and hit Restore . After completing the restoration process, point your domain name to your Hostinger’s VPS . Don’t forget to install Let’s Encrypt SSL via DirectAdmin.

Will I get technical support?

As we offer self-managed VPS hosting, you’ll get full control over the virtual server and its settings. To smoothen your journey, you can turn to our AI Assistant for questions related to VPS and DirectAdmin. Simply prompt, and the tool will provide the needed information instantly. Plus, we have plenty of VPS tutorials on website deployment, DNS management, firewall configuration, and more. If you wish to upgrade your plan or face any billing issues, our Customer Success agents are available 24/7.

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Install AlmaLinux 8 64bit with DirectAdmin in one click. Want to host client projects? Simply select a predefined reseller package, and you’re all set.

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We monitor our servers 24/7 to ensure your site is available at all times. Plus, DirectAdmin offers automatic crash recovery to prevent downtime.

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Enjoy more control and flexibility over the server configuration, a better reputation for your domain name, and direct access to your website via an IP address.

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