Introduction A One-Time Login Key in DirectAdmin provides a highly secure, single-use URL for accessing your control panel. Unlike standard login keys designed for repeated API access, the one-time key is a temporary, secure token that expires immediately after one successful login or upon reaching its configured expiration date. This feature is ideal for granting
Introduction Deleting login keys is an important security practice when keys are no longer needed, have been compromised, or when revoking access for automated scripts or integrations. Removing unused keys reduces potential security vulnerabilities and maintains organized access control. DirectAdmin’s Login Keys interface provides a straightforward method for permanently deleting keys and immediately revoking their
Introduction Modifying login keys is essential for maintaining secure access control as requirements change over time. You may need to update permissions, adjust IP restrictions, change expiration dates, or rotate key values for security purposes. DirectAdmin’s Login Keys interface allows you to modify existing keys without creating new ones, preserving integrations while updating security parameters.
Introduction Managing MIME types includes removing outdated or unnecessary type definitions to maintain clean server configurations. DirectAdmin’s MIME Types interface allows you to either remove specific file extension associations while keeping the MIME type defined, or delete the entire MIME type along with all its associated extensions. This flexibility is useful when phasing out specific
Introduction MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types are essential for web servers to correctly identify and serve different file formats to browsers. When browsers encounter unknown file extensions, they may not handle them properly, potentially causing download prompts instead of displaying content or triggering security warnings. DirectAdmin’s MIME Types management allows you to define how
Introduction Managing DNS records includes the ability to remove outdated or incorrect entries to maintain proper domain functionality. DirectAdmin’s DNS Management interface provides a straightforward method for deleting DNS records when they are no longer needed or require correction. This guide explains how to delete DNS records using the DNS Management section in DirectAdmin, including
Introduction System messages in DirectAdmin accumulate over time as notifications about account activities and system events are generated, but manual message management can become time-consuming. Configuring automatic deletion rules based on message age helps maintain an organized inbox by removing outdated notifications without manual intervention. DirectAdmin’s Message System interface provides a straightforward method for setting
Introduction System messages in DirectAdmin provide important notifications about account activities and system events, but managing large volumes of messages efficiently requires advanced deletion options. Clearing messages by subject keywords or date ranges helps maintain an organized message inbox without manually selecting individual notifications. DirectAdmin’s Message System interface provides flexible filtering criteria for bulk message
Introduction DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) adds cryptographic signatures to outgoing emails for authentication purposes, but there are situations where disabling this feature becomes necessary. Troubleshooting email delivery issues, migrating to alternative authentication methods, or resolving DNS configuration conflicts may require turning off DKIM signing. DirectAdmin’s E-Mail Accounts interface provides a straightforward method for disabling DKIM
Introduction System messages in DirectAdmin provide important notifications about account activities, system events, and administrative alerts, but managing these messages is essential for maintaining an organized control panel. Clearing read notifications, removing outdated alerts, or decluttering your message inbox helps maintain focus on current system information. DirectAdmin’s Message System interface provides a straightforward method for