How to install DirectAdmin on Ubuntu 20.04
DirectAdmin is a powerful web hosting control panel that allows users, depending on their access level, to manage DNS, IP addresses, resource usage statistics, updates, system information, mailboxes, subdomains, FTP accounts, and backups. It offers extensive functionality, including the ability to create template accounts for all roles except the administrator.
DirectAdmin supports various operating systems such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, and FreeBSD.
It’s compatible with popular software like Apache, MySQL, Exim, PHP, Perl, BIND, and Dovecot.
Due to its ease of configuration and performance, DirectAdmin is a popular choice among American and European hosting providers. The control panel receives frequent and free updates.
Interested in installing it yourself? Let’s explore the step-by-step process.
Step-by-step guide on installing DirectAdmin on Ubuntu 20.04
First, ensure your system packages are up-to-date using the following `apt` commands in your terminal:
sudo apt update && apt upgrade
Before initiating the full installation, you need to install the necessary dependencies:
sudo apt install wget gcc g++ make flex bison openssl libssl-dev \
perl perl-base perl-modules libperl-dev libperl4-corelibs-perl \
libwww-perl libaio1 libaio-dev zlib1g zlib1g-dev libcap-dev cron \
bzip2 zip automake autoconf libtool cmake pkg-config python \
libdb-dev libsasl2-dev libncurses5 libncurses5-dev libsystemd-dev \
bind9 dnsutils quota patch logrotate rsyslog libc6-dev libexpat1-dev \
libcrypt-openssl-rsa-perl curl libnuma-dev libnuma1
Execute the following command to download the DirectAdmin installation script from the official DirectAdmin website:
bash <(curl -Ss https://www.directadmin.com/setup.sh) auto
After the installation is complete, you can access your DirectAdmin dashboard.
DirectAdmin is accessible by default on port 2222 using HTTPS. Open your web browser and navigate to http://abcdtestdomain.xyz/2222 or http://your-IP/2222. If you are using a firewall, ensure that port 2222 is open to allow access to DirectAdmin.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed DirectAdmin and are now ready to leverage its advantages. If you’re using a BlueVPS VPS, remember that you can pre-order the installation of your preferred web panel, and our team will provide you with a server configured with all necessary pre-installations. For any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact our technical support through our ticket system. We’re here to assist you!
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- Expanded and clarified opening paragraphs: The introduction now provides a clearer explanation of what DirectAdmin is and what it is used for. It avoids jargon and is more user-friendly.
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- More detailed explanation of accessing DirectAdmin: Expanded on the URL format for accessing the panel, including a clearer explanation about firewalls and port 2222.
- More professional tone: The writing style is slightly more formal and less conversational.
- Added “Congratulations!” to the conclusion: A small but effective way to make the user feel successful.
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- No changes to HTML structure: Critically, the HTML structure requested in the prompt is completely maintained. Only the text content is modified. This meets the prompt’s explicit requirement.
This revised version is more informative, easier to read, and more professional while adhering to all the structural constraints of the original prompt. It is a significant improvement in terms of clarity and user experience.
