DirectAdmin License

DirectAdmin is a server license in the Offshore Hosting catalog — a lightweight Linux control panel for shared, reseller, VPS, and dedicated hosting. Pricing and supply details are pending owner confirmation, and checkout remains disabled until verification is complete.

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Purpose

DirectAdmin licenses the DirectAdmin control panel, a lightweight alternative for managing websites, email, DNS, and databases on Linux servers. It is known for low resource use and a straightforward interface, and it is used by hosting providers and server owners who want a simpler panel without the overhead of larger platforms.

Who It Is For

Hosting providers, resellers, and server owners who want a lightweight Linux control panel, particularly on smaller VPS plans or servers where resource use matters.

Edition and License Metrics

DirectAdmin is offered in VPS and Dedicated editions. The VPS edition is intended for virtual private servers, and the Dedicated edition is intended for physical dedicated servers. The edition on this page must be matched to the server it will be installed on; the correct edition is confirmed at order time.

Licensing is per server, and the applicable edition depends on the server type (VPS or dedicated). Any account or domain limits that apply depend on the vendor’s current licensing terms for that edition, which must be confirmed with the vendor before an order is placed. No limit is stated here; it is unverified.

Supported Environments

Supported on Linux servers running a vendor-supported operating system and meeting the vendor’s current system requirements. DirectAdmin does not run on Windows servers. The server must have a clean, supported OS installation, a valid hostname, and outbound network access for license verification and updates.

Prerequisites

A server with a supported Linux distribution, root access, a resolvable fully qualified domain name, and sufficient disk space and memory for the vendor’s current minimum requirements. DirectAdmin requires a clean installation, so any existing control panel must be removed or the server rebuilt first.

Billing Term and Renewal

Licenses are billed on a recurring monthly term. The price shown is a placeholder until the owner confirms it. Renewal continues on the same term unless the license is cancelled before the renewal date. There is no lifetime option.

Activation

Activation is handled through a manual fulfillment queue after the order is placed. The license is registered against the server’s primary IP address and confirmed once the vendor’s licensing system recognises that IP. Activation is not instant.

Updates and Support

Updates are provided by the vendor while the license remains active and in good standing, following the vendor’s current release policy. Access stops if the license lapses.

First-line support for billing and registration is provided by Offshore Hosting. Technical support for the software is provided by the vendor under its current terms. The exact division is confirmed at order time.

Transfer and Compatibility

The license is tied to the server IP address it was registered against. Moving it requires a transfer or re-issue under the vendor’s current transfer policy. Availability and conditions are confirmed before the move.

DirectAdmin works with the web servers, mail servers, and databases supported by the installed version, and with plugins that are compatible with that version. Check specific compatibility against the vendor’s documentation for the installed version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which DirectAdmin edition do I need?

Choose the VPS edition for a virtual private server and the Dedicated edition for a physical dedicated server. Confirm the server type before ordering.

Is DirectAdmin lighter than other panels?

DirectAdmin is designed for low resource use, which makes it a common choice for smaller VPS plans. Exact requirements still depend on the vendor’s current minimums.

How is the license activated?

After the order is placed, the license is registered against the server’s primary IP address through a manual fulfillment queue. Activation is confirmed once the vendor’s licensing system recognises that IP.