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How to set up Domain Pointers in DirectAdmin?

Domain Pointer is nothing but an alias and domain parking in DirectAdmin, through which you can set up the same document root for two domains or more domain names. Let us see an example of domain alias; suppose we are setup domain alias test.kh-demo.com for kh-demo.com primary domain. So, whenever someone browses test.kh-demo.com through the […]

How to create a MySQL Database in DirectAdmin?

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For storage of data for applications, you must need a Database. Traditionally we use a command-line interface for creating a database and assigning a user to it. In DirectAdmin, we can perform all the actions using the graphical user interface. Let’s see how to create and manage databases, users in DirectAdmin? How to create a […]

How to generate CSR for SSL in DirectAdmin?

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Generating CSR is the initial stage before purchasing the SSL from KnownHost or any other vendor. Certificate Singing Request contains Name, Organization details and must be submitted while issuing the SSL certificate. Let us learn about how to generate CSR for SSL in DirectAdmin step-by-step. 1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit,  https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222. […]

How to create an FTP account in DirectAdmin?

Hosting websites and application is nothing but sharing information through files and data transmission. File Transfer Protocol, i.e. FTP, is one of the best ways to access and transfer/download the data conveniently. Create an FTP account and get started with transferring data. 1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit,  https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222. 2. Navigate to Account […]

How to add DNS records and manage DNS in DirectAdmin?

DNS service is the critical element for the Internet, and it is responsible for propagating DNS records for communication between domain services and servers to get work done. We have many free DNS hosting available in the market where you only manage the DNS settings but the DirectAdmin control panel. You get many features, including […]

How to add addon domain in DirectAdmin?

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Hosting multiples domains within one control panel cuts the cost of purchasing multiple hosting subscriptions. DirectAdmin also provides a Domain Setup option through which you can host multiples domains within one control panel. 1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit,  https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222. 2. Navigate to Account Manager → Domain Setup. 3. Next, click on […]

How to Suspend/Unsuspend domains in DirectAdmin?

DirectAdmin offers an option called Suspend and Unsuspend domains. In general terms, through this option, you can make the domain active or deactivate without removing it from the DirectAdmin control panel. 1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit,  https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222. 2. Navigate to Account Manager → Domain Setup. 3. To suspend as well as […]

How to change Email Account Password in DirectAdmin?

You might forget the existing email account password or configure the new password of the Email Account in the DirectAdmin control panel; then, this article is for you. Earlier, we covered How to create an Email Account in DirectAdmin with the same step-by-step method; we will cover how to change the email account password in […]

How to login into DirectAdmin control panel?

In the web hosting industry, you have very few reliable, user-friendly, and secured control panel options, and DirectAdmin is one of them. DirectAdmin is more famous due to its cost, user-friendliness, and, most importantly, IT IS way lighter than most competitive control panel providers in the market. You can deploy DirectAdmin on low-end VPS to […]