DirectAdmin is a web-based control panel designed to manage your VPS. It runs on a specific network port (2222) and allows you to manage websites, email accounts, and databases via your browser.
1. Accessing the Login Page
To access the panel, open your web browser and enter your server's IP address followed by port 2222.
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URL Format:
http://<your-server-ip>:2222 -
Example:
http://192.168.1.1:2222
(If you have already configured your domain name and DNS, you can also use http://yourdomain.com:2222).
"Your connection is not private" Warning
When you visit the page for the first time, your browser will likely show a security warning (SSL Error).
This is normal. DirectAdmin uses a self-signed certificate by default. Because you are connecting via an IP address, the browser cannot verify the identity.
You can safely click "Advanced" and then "Proceed to..." (or "Accept Risk") to continue to the login screen.
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When you visit the page for the first time, your browser will likely show a security warning (SSL Error).
This is normal. DirectAdmin uses a self-signed certificate by default. Because you are connecting via an IP address, the browser cannot verify the identity.
You can safely click "Advanced" and then "Proceed to..." (or "Accept Risk") to continue to the login screen.
2. Logging in
Once you see the login screen, enter the credentials provided during the installation.
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Username: Usually
admin. -
Password:
- If Tilaa pre-installed DirectAdmin: Check your welcome email.
- If you installed it manually: Check the output in your SSH terminal.
Click Sign in. You will be redirected to the main dashboard where you can start configuring your server.