Direct Admin is a widely used control panel for web hosting that provides users with an easy-to-use interface for managing their websites.
To access your Direct Admin panel, you need to log in using your username and password. This article will guide you through the steps involved in logging into your Direct Admin Account & Control Panel.
Step 1: Finding the Direct Admin Login Page
The first step in logging into your Direct Admin panel is finding the login page. This can typically be done by typing your website’s URL followed by “:8080” into your web browser’s address bar.
(e.g. “www.yourwebsite.com:8080”).
Step 2: Entering Your Login Credentials
Once you have located the login page, you need to enter your username and password. Your username and password were provided to you by your web hosting provider when you signed up for the hosting service.
(If you have forgotten your login credentials, and you are a Balltio Hosting or Ballito Web Design client, you can Contact Us for assistance).
Step 3: Accessing the Direct Admin Control Panel
After you have logged in, you will be taken to the Direct Admin dashboard. This is the main interface where you can access all of the tools and features you need to manage your website.
To access the control panel, hover over the control panel icon identified by the four dots on the right of your screen, this will open the “control panel”.
The Direct Admin Control Panel is divided into sections, including:
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Account Manager: This allows you to manage your website’s domains, SSL Certificates, Website Redirection and PHP Settings.
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Email manager: Allows you to create, manage, and delete email accounts for your website as well as set up autoresponders, and control spam filters and email forwarders. (also see how to create email accounts on direct admin step by step)
- Advanced Features: Allows you to access advanced features such as backups, software installations, and security settings.
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System Info & Files: Allows you to manage your website’s files and view hosting account information.
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Extra Features: Allows you to manage PHPmyadmin, view Resource Usage and set up Pyphon Apps.
At Ballito Web Design, user control panels make use of “enhanced skin”. Your web host might use a different skin, however, the method highlighted in the video below will be the same.
Conclusion:
By following these steps, you should now be able to log into your Direct Admin hosting panel and start managing your account. The Direct Admin interface is user-friendly, so you should be able to navigate it with ease. If you encounter any issues or have questions, be sure to reach out to your web hosting provider for assistance.
If you are a Ballito Hosting or Ballito Web Design client, Contact Us and we will be happy to assist.
