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Installing DirectAdmin in dedicated server

October 2009 • By admin • DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin is a web-based control panel for web hosting. This guide explains how to install DirectAdmin on a dedicated server.

Prerequisites

  • A supported operating system (CentOS, FreeBSD, Debian, Ubuntu)
  • Root SSH access to your server
  • A valid DirectAdmin license

Installation

DirectAdmin provides a simple installation script. For full installation instructions, visit the official DirectAdmin Installation Guide.

For a more detailed step-by-step installation guide, see the DirectAdmin InstallGuide.

Basic Steps

1. Download the setup script:

cd /da-install
wget http://www.directadmin.com/setup.sh

2. Make it executable and run it:

chmod 755 setup.sh
./setup.sh

3. Follow the prompts. The installer will ask for your Client ID and License ID.

4. After installation, access DirectAdmin via:

http://YOUR-SERVER-IP:2222