DirectAdmin
Powerful and easy-to-use web hosting control panel
DirectAdmin is a web hosting control panel for Linux servers, developed by JBMC Software since 2003. It provides a browser-based interface for administering servers and hosting accounts, covering domains, email, DNS, databases, and files. The panel is organized around three access levels—Admin, Reseller, and User—with an optional fourth email level available through an official free plugin.
Administrators can manage resellers and admins, configure DNS records and IP addresses, monitor services and usage statistics, and use DNS clustering to synchronize records across DirectAdmin machines. Resellers can create and manage accounts, define user packages, assign IPs, and set up nameservers. End users get email administration (POP/IMAP accounts, forwarders, mailing lists, filters), FTP management, DNS control, subdomains, a file manager, MySQL databases, site backups, custom error pages, directory password protection, PHP version selection, and tools for SSL certificates, cron jobs, and site redirection. General features include an integrated ticket support system, two-factor authentication, a plugin system, automatic updates, customizable skins, and automatic recovery from service crashes.
DirectAdmin is aimed at hosting companies and server administrators, from individuals running a single server to medium and large shared or reseller hosting operations. Licenses are offered as monthly subscriptions in Personal PLUS, Lite, and Standard editions, which differ by account and domain limits, installation support, and included features; higher-volume accounts can access additional pricing tiers. A 30-day money-back guarantee is available, and third-party backup and security products can be added separately.
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