Introduction Organizing files and directories is essential for maintaining a well-structured server environment. DirectAdmin’s File Manager provides an intuitive clipboard-based system for moving and copying files between directories without requiring external FTP tools. This guide explains how to move files using the File Manager section in DirectAdmin, offering both copy and move options to suit
Introduction Proper DNS configuration is essential for reliable email delivery and maintaining a good sender reputation. Email servers require specific DNS records to function correctly and avoid being flagged as spam by recipient mail servers. The DirectAdmin control panel provides a user-friendly interface to manage these critical DNS settings without requiring advanced technical knowledge. This
Introduction This guide explains how to properly secure Directadmin phpMyAdmin in your Novacloud instance, covering access control, authentication, IP restrictions, and integration with DirectAdmin’s SSO session. In a standard DirectAdmin environment, phpMyAdmin is accessible via https://domain.com/phpmyadmin or https://domain.com/pma. While this makes database management easy for users, it also poses a major security risk if left
Introduction This guide explains how to enable and configure Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in DirectAdmin (Evolution Skin) for Admin. Enabling 2FA is a critical step in reducing account takeover risks, especially in legacy environments where users may still rely solely on username and password login. Legacy systems lacking additional authentication mechanisms are increasingly vulnerable to
Introduction The document root is the directory where your website’s files are stored and served from. You may want to change it to enhance security, for example, by moving sensitive configuration files outside the publicly accessible directory, which is common practice for modern PHP frameworks like Laravel. This guide will show you how to do
Introduction The document root is the directory where your website’s files are stored and served from. You may want to change it to enhance security, for example, by moving sensitive configuration files outside the publicly accessible directory, which is common practice for modern PHP frameworks like Laravel. This guide will show you how to do
Introduction DirectAdmin is a popular and lightweight web hosting control panel that uses port 2222 as its default access point for the web interface. While this default configuration works in most cases, changing the default port can enhance server security by reducing the risk of automated attacks or bots scanning for open ports commonly associated
Introduction DirectAdmin is a lightweight and powerful web hosting control panel designed to manage web servers efficiently. It offers graphical and command-line interfaces for administering services such as Apache (web server), Exim (mail transfer agent), and Dovecot (IMAP/POP3 server). Restarting these services is often necessary for changes to configuration files to take effect, or for
Introduction A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is required to purchase and install an SSL certificate. In this guide, we’ll walk you through generating a CSR within the DirectAdmin control panel using the Enhanced skin interface. This step is essential when securing your website with HTTPS. Prerequisites Access to DirectAdmin as a user-level account Your
Introduction This guide explains how to set or change the default domain in your DirectAdmin control panel using the Evolution Skin.The default domain is the primary web address for your hosting account and is used by various features (e.g., file manager defaults, some web app installers, and service references). Updating it is helpful when rebranding