The DirectAdmin control panel is your hosting management hub. Here's an overview of the main sections you'll use.
Key Dashboard Areas
- Account Manager — View your account details, resource usage (disk, bandwidth), and manage domains.
- Email Manager — Create and manage email accounts, forwarders, and autoresponders.
- File Manager — Upload, edit, and manage your website files directly from the browser.
- MySQL Management — Create databases, manage users, and access phpMyAdmin.
- DNS Management — Configure A records, CNAME, MX, TXT, and other DNS records.
- SSL Certificates — Install free Let's Encrypt or purchased SSL certificates.
- Softaculous — One-click installer for WordPress, Joomla, and 400+ other apps.
Resource Usage: Monitor your disk space and bandwidth from the dashboard. If you're approaching your limits, consider upgrading your plan or optimizing your content.
For detailed guides on each DirectAdmin feature, see the DirectAdmin Hosting Panel section of this knowledge base.