How to Install DirectAdmin on Your Server – A Complete Guide

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DirectAdmin has gained popularity as a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use control panel. If you’re considering installing DirectAdmin on your VPS or dedicated server, this guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you through the setup process.



What is DirectAdmin?

DirectAdmin is a modern control panel designed to simplify server management. Known for its user-friendly interface and efficient design, it makes managing dedicated servers straightforward, even for beginners. DirectAdmin offers robust features like phpMyAdmin, SSL management, web server configuration, SSH access, and email server setup, giving you full control over server configurations without overwhelming complexity. Additionally, DirectAdmin is one of the fastest control panels available, providing smooth performance across various tasks.

Supported Operating Systems

DirectAdmin is compatible with a range of Linux-based operating systems, making it versatile for different server environments. Here’s a quick overview of supported systems:

  • AlmaLinux / RHEL / CentOS: 7.x 64-bit, 8.x 64-bit
  • CloudLinux: 6.x, 7.x, 8.x (all 64-bit)
  • Ubuntu: 16.04, 18.04, 20.04 (all 64-bit)
  • Debian: 9.x, 10.x, 11.x (all 64-bit)
  • FreeBSD: 11.x, 12.x (both 64-bit)
  • VzLinux: 8.x 64-bit

Although DirectAdmin is known for being efficient in its resource usage, the recommended specifications are a minimum 500MHz CPU and 1GB of RAM (with 2GB or more for optimal performance). Make sure you have at least 2GB of free disk space. For CentOS 8 and newer, at least 2GB of RAM is required, though 4GB or more will enhance performance.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  1. Root access to your server via SSH.
  2. A valid DirectAdmin license – DirectAdmin is a paid control panel, so you’ll need a license for installation.
  3. An updated OS – To prevent issues during installation, update your OS to the latest version. If using CentOS, enter the following command to update:
yum update -y && reboot

Installing DirectAdmin

If you're using ServerMO, you can choose to install DirectAdmin yourself or request installation assistance. Here’s how to install it:

  1. Log in as root to your server via SSH.
  2. Run the installation command that matches your license configuration.

To initiate the installation using your DirectAdmin license, enter the following command:

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

This command downloads the setup script and starts the installation process.

How to Activate DirectAdmin

Once DirectAdmin is installed, you’ll need to activate your license. Here’s how:

1. Navigate to the scripts folder:

cd /usr/local/directadmin/scripts

2. Run the activation script with your UID and LID license information:

./getLicense.sh UID LID

3. Restart DirectAdmin to complete the activation:

service directadmin restart

Once activated, your DirectAdmin control panel will be ready for use.

Final Thoughts

Setting up DirectAdmin is straightforward and doesn’t take much time. Whether you choose to install it independently or request help from ServerMO, DirectAdmin offers a lightweight, powerful solution for server management. Its array of tools makes it an ideal choice for managing websites and server resources efficiently. Should you encounter any issues, DirectAdmin’s documentation provides in-depth support, and ServerMO can assist with setup to ensure your server runs smoothly.

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