Introduction DirectAdmin is a widely used control panel that simplifies server management tasks. Among its many features is the secure_php option within its CustomBuild system, designed to bolster security by disabling specific PHP functions frequently exploited in malicious scripts. These include functions like exec, system, shell_exec, proc_open, and others. This guide focuses on globally enabling, customizing,
Introduction DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is an essential email authentication method that helps protect your domain from spoofing and ensures your outgoing emails are trusted by recipient mail servers. By setting up DKIM in DirectAdmin using the Evolution skin, you can digitally sign your domain’s emails, improving email deliverability and reducing the likelihood of messages
📘 Introduction SSH keys offer a secure and passwordless method of accessing your server. DirectAdmin’s Evolution skin allows you to create SSH keys directly from the control panel. This article shows how to create and authorize SSH keys using the modern Evolution interface. 🛠️ Pre-requisites Ensure the following before proceeding: You can access DirectAdmin with
Introduction This guide is designed for administrators and resellers managing user accounts in DirectAdmin. Editing a user package is necessary when you need to adjust account resource limits or permissions. This guide will walk you through the steps to modify an existing user package within DirectAdmin in Enhanced skin interface. Prerequisites Access to the
Introduction Monitoring your database usage is essential to ensure your hosting account stays within allocated limits and performs efficiently. DirectAdmin’s Enhanced skin provides a simple interface to view details such as disk space used per database and total usage.This guide walks you through the steps to check your database usage in DirectAdmin using the Enhanced
Introduction Monitoring your database usage is important to ensure your hosting account stays within allocated limits and runs efficiently. DirectAdmin’s Evolution skin offers a user-friendly interface to check your database usage, such as disk space and the number of databases used. This guide will walk you through the steps to check your database usage in
Introduction CAA (Certification Authority Authorization) records define which certificate authorities (CAs) are permitted to issue SSL certificates for your domain. If the CAA option is not visible in DirectAdmin’s DNS Management panel, it is likely disabled by default. Prerequisites SSH access to your server Root privileges Access to the DirectAdmin control panel Step-by-Step Guide Conclusion
Introduction There are times when a user may need additional bandwidth temporarily — such as during high-traffic periods or one-time events. In DirectAdmin, you can manually increase a user’s bandwidth limit without permanently changing their hosting package. This guide explains how to apply a temporary bandwidth increase that resets at the start of the next
Introduction When generating an SSL certificate through Sectigo, verifying domain ownership is a necessary step. One common method is HTTP-based validation, where a specific verification file must be uploaded to your web server. This confirms that you have administrative control over the domain. This guide outlines the steps required to complete HTTP verification using DirectAdmin
Introduction Domain validation is an essential step when generating an SSL certificate with Sectigo, ensuring that the requester has legitimate control over the domain. One of the methods for this process is HTTP-based verification, where a specific file is uploaded to your web server to prove domain ownership. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of