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DirectAdmin User Access Levels Explained

Introduction DirectAdmin, a powerful control panel for web hosting, categorizes users into three primary access levels: Admin, Reseller, and User. Understanding these levels is crucial for effective management and utilization of the DirectAdmin interface. Prerequisites Basic understanding of web hosting concepts. Access to a DirectAdmin control panel. DirectAdmin is a control panel comprising three different

How to create Administrator in DirectAdmin

Introduction Creating an administrator in DirectAdmin is essential for delegating management tasks across different users, allowing efficient handling of resellers and users. This guide provides updated instructions on how to create an additional admin account with ease. Prerequisites DirectAdmin access with administrative privileges. Basic understanding of DirectAdmin’s interface. 1. Login into your Direct Admin as

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication on DirectAdmin Portal (Evolution Skin)

Enhancing Security: How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication in DirectAdmin This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in the DirectAdmin user portal with Evolution skin. By implementing 2FA, you add a critical security layer that requires both your password and a time-based verification code from an authenticator app. This dual

Connect via SFTP using SSH Key Authentication with FileZilla

Introduction Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a trusted method for securely transferring files between a local machine and a remote server. FileZilla, a widely-used open-source FTP client, supports SFTP connections using SSH key authentication. This guide walks you through the process of configuring FileZilla to connect using a private SSH key. Prerequisites FileZilla installed

How to Install and Configure Active Directory on Windows Server

Introduction Active Directory (AD) provides centralized domain management for user accounts, computers, and resources within a network. Installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) allows you to create a domain controller, enabling secure authentication and policy management. In this guide, you will learn how to install AD DS and promote your Windows Server

How to Set Up SSH Port Forwarding Using PuTTY

Introduction Remote port forwarding is a powerful feature of SSH that allows external devices to securely access services hosted on your local machine by routing connections through an SSH server. This can be extremely useful for accessing internal web servers, development environments, or other applications that are otherwise unreachable from outside your network. By setting