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What DirectAdmin is, how it differs from cPanel, how to install it on a VPS and how to handle SSL and backups. Plain guides for anyone running a hosting panel.
If you manage several sites, mailboxes and databases on your server, a control panel makes the job far easier. DirectAdmin is one of the panels that does it with a light, clean interface.
These guides cover, briefly and practically, the topics you will meet: what the panel is, how to choose a license, installing it on a VPS, SSL and backups.
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14 October 2026 · 3 min
cPanel or DirectAdmin? Which one to choose
We compared cPanel and DirectAdmin on interface, resource use, license cost and learning time. Find out which one suits your project.
14 October 2026 · 3 min
Installing DirectAdmin on a VPS: step-by-step guide
How to install DirectAdmin on a VPS or server: requirements, hostname setup, the install script and first steps after login. You can leave it to us too.
14 October 2026 · 3 min
How to get a DirectAdmin license: choosing a plan
How to get a DirectAdmin license and what separates the Personal, Lite and Standard plans. How to choose the right plan for your accounts and domains.
14 October 2026 · 3 min
What is DirectAdmin? Features and who should use it
DirectAdmin is a light hosting panel that manages sites, email and databases on Linux servers. What it does, who it suits and what to watch for.
14 October 2026 · 3 min
SSL certificates and backups in DirectAdmin
How to get a free SSL certificate in DirectAdmin and how to create and restore backups. Practical steps for automatic renewal and safe backups.