For Website Owners
Manage domains, files, databases, SSL, email accounts, backups, applications, and website settings from one panel.
DirectAdmin Hosting and Licenses
Fast, efficient website and server control with affordable hosting and flexible licenses.
DirectAdmin control panel
Softaculous and SitePad AI
Email and DNS tools
Free 30-day trial
Manage Hosting with DirectAdmin
DirectAdmin organizes websites, domains, email, files, databases, DNS, SSL, backups, and account controls in a fast, approachable dashboard. Its efficient design is a practical choice for shared hosting, VPS servers, dedicated servers, and reseller environments.
For Server Administrators
Control users, packages, services, DNS, IP addresses, mail queues, updates, and server-wide configuration.
For Resellers
Create customer accounts and packages with separated access, resource limits, domains, email, and website data.
Choose Your DirectAdmin Option
Start with affordable shared hosting or add a DirectAdmin license to a VPS or dedicated server hosted with Web Host Pro. Server licenses can be changed as your account requirements grow.
Shared Hosting
$32/year
30-day trial, 10GB storage, two domains, email, databases, SSL, Softaculous, and SitePad AI
Start Free TrialPersonal Plus
$5/month
Two main accounts and up to 20 websites
Lite
$15/month
Ten main accounts and up to 50 websites
Standard
$29/month
Unlimited accounts and websites
DirectAdmin server licenses are available only with Web Host Pro VPS and dedicated-server services. Add a license during checkout or request a change through your account manager or support ticket.
Everything Needed to Run Modern Hosting
DirectAdmin keeps common website and server tasks organized while using fewer resources than many larger control-panel systems.
Files and Domains
Manage website files, FTP users, domains, subdomains, redirects, DNS records, and publishing settings.
Email Management
Create mailboxes, forwarders, autoresponders, filters, spam controls, and email authentication records.
Databases
Create MariaDB databases and users, assign permissions, and manage application data with familiar tools.
SSL and Security
Deploy SSL certificates, control account access, review login history, and use available server security features.
Apps and WordPress
Install WordPress and hundreds of supported applications through Softaculous while keeping files and databases together.
SitePad AI Builder
Create responsive websites visually and use assisted content tools without building every page from scratch.
Efficient Performance
A lightweight panel helps preserve server resources for websites, databases, email, and customer workloads.
Admin, Reseller, and User Roles
Separate server administration, reseller controls, and website-owner access with clear permission levels.
Want to explore DirectAdmin?
Open the official demo or start with a 30-day shared-hosting trial.
Shared Hosting
Simple, affordable DirectAdmin hosting with Softaculous and SitePad AI included. Launch a website, install popular apps, manage custom email, files, databases, DNS, and more from an easy high-performance control panel. Use a free subdomain or connect any registered domain you already own.
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Free 30-Day Trial
$32/Year After Free Trial
DirectAdmin Hosting Features
Softaculous Apps
WordPress Ready
SitePad AI
10 GB of Space
2 Top Domains
2 Databases
2 Custom emails
Webmail, SMTP, POP3
Free Subdomain or Registered Domain
File Manager
FTP Upload Access
MySQL Databases
PHP Support
Free SSL Support
DNS Management
Web Analytics
Cron Jobs
.htaccess
Firewall Protection
DirectAdmin Licenses
Sorry, we only sell licenses for VPS and dedicated servers with Web Host Pro. Shared hosting already has a license.
You can add the license with any VPS or dedicated server purchase during checkout.
Personal Plus
$5 - 2 main accounts
20 websites
Lite
$15 - 10 main accounts
50 websites
Standard
$29
unlimited accounts and websites
Streamline tedious server management tasks while empowering your users to manage every part of their website with simple, point-and-click software. cPanel & WHM is a suite of tools built for Linux operating systems that allows you to automate web hosting tasks through an easy-to-use graphical interface. It removes the complexity of creating server configurations and includes automatic updates, built-in backups, and the tools you need to get up and running. Its goal is to make server management easier for you and website management easier for your customers.
DirectAdmin Pricing
Prices are monthly. You can upgrade or downgrade from within your account manager, or open a ticket and we can make the change for you. New licenses can be purchased during checkout, from the account manager, or by opening a support ticket. We only sell DirectAdmin licenses to customers using Web Host Pro at this time. We do not currently sell external licenses. Prices may change without notice based on DirectAdmin pricing updates. You may also purchase a DirectAdmin license directly from DirectAdmin or another source and use it with Web Host Pro.
What is DirectAdmin?
DirectAdmin is a lightweight hosting control panel built for speed, stability, and ease of use. First released in 2003 and improved continuously since, it focuses on the core tools customers need while keeping server overhead low for fast, responsive performance.
Key features
- Three access levels: Admin, Reseller, and User roles for clean separation of control.
- Lightweight performance: Minimal overhead for VPS and dedicated servers.
- Stability and reliability: Service controls and recovery tools to reduce downtime.
- Server and DNS management: Manage DNS, IPs, mail queues, and services from the panel.
- Website, files, and databases: File tools, FTP management, and database controls in a few clicks.
- Login and audit history: Visibility into activity for better oversight.
- Multilingual interface: Supports global teams and customers.
- Flexible licensing: Scales from small projects to larger hosting operations.
Benefits for web hosts
- Resource efficient: Keep usage lean to host more sites per server.
- Cost effective: Competitive licensing and lower infrastructure demands.
- User friendly: Simple layout that is easy to learn and support.
- Customizable: Tune packages and features to match your business model.
- Security minded: Clear login visibility and controls to help harden accounts.
Is it the right choice for you?
- Hosting many small to mid sized sites where efficiency and speed matter.
- Offering reseller hosting that benefits from role based access.
- Preferring a lightweight, stable panel over heavier alternatives.
- Running long term hosting operations where reliability and control are priorities.
Pricing and licensing overview
DirectAdmin offers licensing tiers such as Personal, Lite, and Standard, so you can match the panel to your budget and scale. Its lightweight footprint can also help reduce overall server costs over time.
DirectAdmin is a dependable control panel that balances power with simplicity. For Web Host Pro customers, it delivers a smooth experience, strong reseller capabilities, and solid value while keeping hosting fast and reliable.
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