DirectAdmin Control Panel
DirectAdmin is the hosting control panel that comes with every SillyHost hosting account. It's where you manage the technical side of your hosting.
Accessing DirectAdmin
From your SillyHost dashboard, go to Hosting, select your account, and click Open Control Panel. You'll be automatically logged in.
Key Sections
- File Manager — Upload, edit, and manage website files
- Email Accounts — Create and manage email addresses
- MySQL Databases — Create databases for your applications
- FTP Accounts — Set up FTP access for file uploads
- DNS Management — Advanced DNS settings (most users manage this from SillyHost dashboard)
- Cron Jobs — Schedule automated tasks
Quick Tip
Most things you need can be done from the SillyHost dashboard directly. DirectAdmin is there for advanced users who need more control.