How to install DirectAdmin

As Cpanel pricing is changing every year, so alot of host and user, have start moving to Directadmin. So today we guide you how to install directadmin to your VPS or Server.

Before install DA to your server, please check and ensure your server IP is licensed with DA at https://license.directadmin.com/

 

Step1: Do you meet the system requirements?

  • Clean OS install: check below to ensure you've got a supported OS.
  • At least one external IP address. The IP assign to you on the Server you purchase. Default IP or Main IP.

Operating system

Operating systems supported by DirectAdmin are listed in the table below.

OS Version
CloudLinux 6.x 64-bit, 7.x 64-bit, 8.x 64-bit
AlmaLinux / RHEL / CentOS 7.x 64-bit, 8.x 64-bit
Debian 8.x 64-bit, 9.x 64-bit, 10.x 64-bit, 11.x 64-bit ALPHA
Ubuntu 16.04 64-bit, 18.04 64-bit, 20.04 64-bit
FreeBSD 11.x 64-bit, 12.x 64-bit

 

Step2: Make sure your license information is correct and valid at https://license.directadmin.com/

 

Step3: Begin the installation!

Login as root to your server, download the installation script, and run it:

bash <(curl -Ss https://www.directadmin.com/setup.sh || wget -O - https://www.directadmin.com/setup.sh) auto

 

The auto method will be best for most people. It automatically installs everything for you, including the CSF firewall.

It can also be called without the'auto' option, which requires input but allows for customization.

Important: The hostname should not be the same as the primary domain name. e.g. gary.com is not a good hostname, where server.gary.com is. Having the same host/main domain name will cause e-mail and FTP problems. Also, please make sure the hostname resolves once you set up DNS.

 

Now the install complete, you can accessing the Control Panel

DirectAdmin can be accessed at http://server.ip.address:2222. Use the Admin username/password from the output information provided by setup.sh (the same information is specified in the /usr/local/directadmin/scripts/setup.txt file).

 

Not sure, or show error when installing it, contact support for free help.


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