How to Access Your DirectAdmin Control Panel

Accessing DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin is the control panel used on SillyHost servers to manage your hosting account. It provides a web-based interface for managing files, databases, email accounts, DNS, and more.

Method 1: Via the SillyHost Client Area

1. Log in to your SillyHost client area at sillyhost.co.uk/portal.
2. Go to Services > My Services.
3. Click on the hosting package you want to manage.
4. Click the Log in to Control Panel button. This will automatically log you in to DirectAdmin without needing to enter separate credentials.

Method 2: Direct URL Access

You can also access DirectAdmin directly via your browser:

1. Open your browser and navigate to https://your-server-hostname:2222 or https://your-domain.com:2222.
2. Enter your DirectAdmin username and password. These were emailed to you when your hosting account was set up.
3. Click Login.

Key Features in DirectAdmin

• File Manager: Upload, download, edit, and organise your website files.
• MySQL Management: Create and manage databases for your applications.
• E-Mail Accounts: Create email addresses, set up forwarders, and manage spam filters.
• DNS Management: Add, edit, and remove DNS records for your domains.
• SSL Certificates: Install and manage SSL certificates including free Let's Encrypt certificates.
• Cron Jobs: Schedule automated tasks to run at specific intervals.
• Site Statistics: View visitor statistics, bandwidth usage, and error logs.

Forgotten Your Password?

If you have forgotten your DirectAdmin login details:

• Use the automatic login from the SillyHost client area (Method 1 above).
• Or contact our support team to reset your DirectAdmin password.