How to create Vacation / Out of Office message (DirectAdmin)

Introduction   This feature is particularly useful when you’re unable to respond to emails promptly due to being away from work for a period of time. Whether you’re going on vacation, attending a seminar, or simply taking a break, an automatic response message keeps your contacts informed of your availability and sets expectations for delayed

How to change PHP Version in DirectAdmin

Introduction Welcome to our quick guide on selecting a PHP version for your domain in DirectAdmin. This task is essential for ensuring your website or application runs smoothly on the server. Different applications may require different versions of PHP, and this guide will walk you through the process of selecting the appropriate version for your

How To Enable cPanel To Show Hidden Files

There are some files on your web server are hidden for security purpose. They could be anything; configuration file, setting file, error log and etc. However, if you need to access these hidden files, you can do so by enabling cPanel to show hidden files.   Method #1 Step 1 – Login into cPanel. Step

How to create a sub-domain in cPanel

Introduction Are you looking to expand your website’s capabilities by adding a subdomain? Subdomains can be incredibly useful for organizing content, creating separate sections of your site, or even hosting entirely different websites. With cPanel, one of the most popular web hosting control panels, creating a subdomain is a straightforward process. In this knowledge base,

How to Track Email Delivery in cPanel

Introduction Tracking email delivery in cPanel is crucial for understanding how emails sent from your hosting account are processed. Using the cPanel Track Delivery feature allows you to view every message sent to an email account. This feature allows you to verify email delivery reports, issues that happened while sending emails, and whether Spam Assassin

Setting up FTP Accounts on cPanel

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network. Setting up FTP using FileZilla 1. To create and set up access to FTP accounts for your domain, first login to your cPanel control panel and select FTP Accounts. 2.

How to uninstall Joomla in DirectAdmin

Introduction Uninstalling Joomla from DirectAdmin is a straightforward process that can help you manage your web hosting environment more effectively. This guide provides an updated step-by-step method to ensure you can remove Joomla without leaving any residual files behind. Prerequisites Access to your DirectAdmin control panel. Ensure you have a backup of any data you

How to Create a tmp Directory if Files Cannot Be Uploaded to DirectAdmin

Introduction Users might face issues uploading files to DirectAdmin with error messages indicating the absence of a /home/tmp directory. This guide provides a step-by-step solution to resolve this problem by creating the required directory and setting correct permissions. Prerequisites SSH access to your server Root user access or sufficient permissions to modify directory structures and

How to Add an IP Address in Direct Admin

Introduction This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to add an IP address to your server using the DirectAdmin control panel. This operation requires administrator-level access and is crucial for hosting providers or administrators managing multiple IP addresses. Prerequisites Administrator access to DirectAdmin. A valid IP address to be added to the system. 1.

How to Disable Local Mail Server In DirectAdmin

Introduction DirectAdmin provides powerful control panel functionality for managing web hosting services. However, in some cases, you may want to disable the local mail server to utilize external email services or simply to streamline your server setup. This guide will walk you through the process of disabling the local mail server in DirectAdmin, ensuring smooth