Introduction Changing the password of your DirectAdmin account is an essential step in maintaining the security of your account. The process is straightforward and can be completed with a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the process of updating your DirectAdmin password. Prerequisite Before you begin, ensure that you have access
Introduction Monitoring server performance is a crucial task for system administrators to ensure that web services remain responsive and efficient. DirectAdmin, a widely used web hosting control panel, provides administrators with access to Apache’s mod_status module through the server-status feature. This module offers real-time insights into server performance, such as active HTTP requests, resource consumption,
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 A domain alias (also known as a domain pointer) is an additional domain name that redirects users to your main domain’s website. At times, you may wish to remove a domain alias—for example, when restructuring your website or removing unused domains. This guide will walk you through the process of removing a domain alias
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
Introduction This guide is intended for website administrators or users with access to the DirectAdmin control panel who wish to enhance the security of specific directories on their hosting account. It covers the process of setting up password protection for a chosen directory, ensuring that only authorized users can access the contents. This solution is
Introduction This guide is designed for DirectAdmin users who need to access Apache usage and error logs. These logs are crucial for monitoring HTTP requests and troubleshooting issues related to your website or application. By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to view and retrieve both current and archived logs specifically in DirectAdmin
Introduction Hotlink protection is a feature that prevents external websites from directly linking to files on your server, such as images, videos, and documents. This helps protect your server’s bandwidth and keeps your content safe from unauthorized use. If hotlinking is not restricted, other websites can embed your files using your hosting resources, slowing down
Introduction A Vacation / Out of Office message is an automatic email reply that notifies senders you are currently unavailable. This is particularly useful when you’re on leave, traveling, or away from work for an extended period. This guide will show you how to set up a vacation message in DirectAdmin (Evolution Skin) so that
Introduction A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is required when obtaining an SSL certificate for your domain. It contains essential details, such as your domain name and organization information, needed for certificate issuance. This guide walks you through generating a CSR using the DirectAdmin Control Panel (Evolution Skin). Prerequisite Login access to DirectAdmin Knowledge on