DirectAdmin is a lightweight and powerful web hosting control panel that allows users to manage websites, emails, databases, DNS, and more through an easy-to-use interface. It is designed for speed, efficiency, and low resource usage, making it a popular alternative to cPanel for hosting providers, resellers, and developers.
DirectAdmin provides a complete set of hosting features, including:
- Website and domain management
- Email account and forwarder setup
- FTP and file manager access
- MySQL database management
- DNS configuration
- One-click installers for popular applications
- Automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
It's designed to be simple, fast, and reliable for all users.
Both DirectAdmin and cPanel are web hosting control panels, but they differ in design and pricing. DirectAdmin is known for its speed, lower system resource usage, and simpler interface. It is also more cost-effective, especially for hosting companies and resellers managing many accounts. While cPanel offers more advanced features, DirectAdmin focuses on core functionality with high performance and stability.
Yes, DirectAdmin includes a built-in reseller management system. Resellers can create and manage multiple hosting accounts, define packages, monitor usage, and offer white-labeled services. Each client gets access to their own user-friendly panel, and the reseller can control limits for disk space, bandwidth, email, and databases.