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DirectAdmin Overview - Navigation Guide

Finding Your Way Around DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin organizes features into logical categories. Here's a quick overview.

Account Manager

  • Domain Setup - Add and manage domains
  • SSL Certificates - Manage Let's Encrypt and other certificates
  • Site Summary - Overview of disk and bandwidth usage

Email Manager

  • Email Accounts - Create and manage email addresses
  • Forwarders - Forward emails to other addresses
  • Autoresponders - Set up vacation messages
  • Spam Filters - Configure spam protection
  • Webmail - Access email in your browser

FTP Management

  • FTP Accounts - Create additional FTP users
  • FTP Settings - Configure FTP options

Database Management

  • MySQL Management - Create and manage databases
  • phpMyAdmin - Visual database management

Advanced Features

  • DNS Management - Configure DNS records
  • Cron Jobs - Schedule automated tasks
  • Error Pages - Customize error messages
  • Hotlink Protection - Prevent image theft

Extra Features

  • Softaculous - One-click app installer
  • JetBackup - Backup and restore
  • KoPage - Website builder