DirectAdmin is a powerful and user-friendly web hosting control panel. This guide will walk you through the steps to install DirectAdmin on a Linux server.
Prerequisites
- A fresh installation of a supported Linux distribution (e.g., CentOS, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian).
- Root or sudo access to the server.
- A valid DirectAdmin license. You can purchase one from the DirectAdmin website.
- A static public IP address for your server.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before starting, ensure your system packages are up-to-date.
# For CentOS/AlmaLinux
sudo yum update -y
# For Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Step 2: Set the Hostname
Set a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) as the hostname.
# Replace "server.example.com" with your desired hostname
sudo hostnamectl set-hostname server.example.com
Step 3: Configure the Network
Ensure that your server has a static public IP address configured.
Check your current IP address:
ip addr show
Step 4: Disable SELinux (For CentOS/AlmaLinux)
Disable SELinux to prevent conflicts during installation.
# Check SELinux status
sestatus
# Temporarily disable SELinux
sudo setenforce 0
# Permanently disable SELinux
sudo nano /etc/selinux/config
Set SELINUX=disabled and save the file.
Step 5: Install Required Dependencies
Install necessary packages for DirectAdmin to function properly.
# For CentOS/AlmaLinux
sudo yum install wget perl tar zip unzip -y
# For Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install wget perl tar zip unzip -y
Step 6: Download the DirectAdmin Installation Script
Download the installation script from the DirectAdmin servers.
wget -O setup.sh https://www.directadmin.com/setup.sh
chmod +x setup.sh
Step 7: Run the Installation Script
Execute the script to start the installation process.
sudo ./setup.sh auto
Alternatively, you can run the interactive installation:
sudo ./setup.sh
Step 8: Enter License and Network Information
During the installation, you will be prompted to enter:
- Your Client ID and License ID.
- The hostname (should match what you set earlier).
- The network device (e.g.,
eth0). - The server IP address.
Step 9: Choose Services and Options
Select the services and software versions you wish to install:
- Web Server: Apache, Nginx, or OpenLiteSpeed.
- Database Server: MySQL or MariaDB.
- PHP versions.
- Additional options like spam filtering and firewall settings.
Make your selections according to your requirements.
Step 10: Complete the Installation
The installation may take some time to compile and configure all services. Once completed, you will see the admin login details.
*****************************************************
DirectAdmin has been installed successfully.
Admin Username: admin
Admin Password: [YourPassword]
Admin Email: [email protected]
*****************************************************
Step 11: Access the DirectAdmin Control Panel
Open your web browser and navigate to:
http://your_server_ip_address:2222
Or, if SSL is enabled:
https://your_server_ip_address:2222
Log in using the admin credentials provided after installation.
Step 12: Configure Firewall (If Necessary)
Ensure that port 2222 is open in your firewall settings.
# For firewalld (CentOS/AlmaLinux)
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=2222/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload
# For UFW (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo ufw allow 2222/tcp
sudo ufw reload
Conclusion
You have successfully installed DirectAdmin on your Linux server. You can now start managing your hosting environment through the DirectAdmin control panel.
