Adding a domain alias in DirectAdmin A domain alias makes an additional domain serve the selected website while allowing that hostname to remain in the browser. The application can still…

Adding a domain and website in Webuzo Add a domain to the correct Webuzo hosting account before uploading its website. The domain definition connects a hostname to a document root and…

Adding a monitored DMARC policy through SiteWorx DMARC tells receivers how to handle messages that fail aligned SPF and DKIM checks and can send reports about domain use. Begin with visibility, then…

Adding a PHP extension through DirectAdmin CustomBuild Install a PHP extension through the supported DirectAdmin CustomBuild workflow so it remains associated with the managed PHP stack. A website needs the…

Adding a pointer domain in SiteWorx A pointer domain can direct another registered name to an existing SiteWorx website. Choose between a permanent redirect, temporary redirect and server…

Adding a secondary domain to SiteWorx A SiteWorx secondary domain can host an additional website within the same account. It has its own website configuration, but account-level resource…

Adding and editing DNS records in SiteWorx SiteWorx DNS Records can edit the local zone for an account’s domains when the provider grants that permission. Changes affect public resolution only if…

Adjusting a mailbox sending limit in DirectAdmin The sending limit restricts outgoing email volume for a mailbox within the server policy. Raising it cannot override a provider-wide limit and does not…

Adjusting per-domain PHP settings in Webuzo Change PHP configuration only when a measured application requirement calls for it. Webuzo exposes a PHP INI Editor, but the effective scope depends on…

Adjusting the PHP memory limit with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin memory_limit limits memory available to an individual PHP script. Increasing it can help a legitimate resource-heavy task, but it does not increase your…

Applying package updates through Webmin safely Apply operating-system and panel package updates through Webmin with a maintenance and recovery plan. The interface uses the system package…

Applying permitted PHP settings to one SiteWorx domain Per-domain PHP settings depend on the server’s PHP mode. On supported PHP-FPM configurations, a correctly placed .user.ini can set permitted directives…

Blocking a sender domain with DirectAdmin email filters A domain filter can block mail associated with multiple addresses at the same domain. Its broad scope makes it useful for a consistently unwanted…

Blocking a specific sender address with DirectAdmin email filters An address filter can target unwanted mail associated with one sender address. Sender addresses can be forged, so this is a practical filtering rule…

Changing a database-user password in DirectAdmin A database password belongs to a database user, not to the database itself. Changing it can affect every application using that user, even when those…

Changing a DirectAdmin mailbox password Changing a mailbox password updates access to that email account through webmail and authenticated mail clients. It does not change the DirectAdmin…

Changing a DirectAdmin mailbox storage quota A mailbox quota limits the storage consumed by that mailbox. Increasing it can restore room for incoming mail, but the mailbox still shares the overall…

Changing a SiteWorx database-user password Changing a database-user password requires updating every application and scheduled task that uses that identity. The database data remains in place,…

Changing a SiteWorx FTP user password Changing an FTP password updates the credentials for the selected file-transfer user. It should be coordinated with legitimate upload clients and…

Changing a SiteWorx subdomain’s document root A SiteWorx subdomain can use a custom document root and PHP version instead of its initial parent-derived settings. Prepare the new folder first because…

Changing a SiteWorx user password A SiteWorx user password controls access to that panel user. It is separate from an individual email mailbox password and may also affect linked access…

Changing a Virtualmin server hostname safely Change the Virtualmin host name as a coordinated server identity change. The operating-system hostname, public DNS, service certificates and mail…

Changing an additional FTP account password in DirectAdmin Rotate an additional FTP account password when access changes or a credential may have been exposed. The main hosting account credential is managed…

Changing PHP limits for one Virtualmin website Adjust PHP limits for the selected Virtualmin website only after identifying the setting responsible for a measured failure. Domain PHP configuration,…

Changing SiteWorx file permissions for a specific application File permissions control which identities may read, write or traverse a path. Change only the necessary file or directory after checking the…

Changing the display language for a SiteWorx user SiteWorx can store a preferred interface language for each panel user. This changes management labels and messages where translations exist; it does not…

Changing the PHP post_max_size limit with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin post_max_size limits the size of the entire HTTP POST body received by PHP. It includes submitted form fields and uploaded files together. When the…

Changing the PHP upload_max_filesize limit with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin upload_max_filesize sets the maximum size of an individual uploaded file accepted by PHP. The complete upload path also depends on the request-size…

Changing the PHP version with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin A PHP version change can make an application compatible with current dependencies and security updates. It can also reveal code that relied on an older…

Checking and optimizing database tables in DirectAdmin Check and Optimize perform different database maintenance operations. Checking looks for supported structural problems; optimization may rebuild or…

Checking whether a DirectAdmin database repair is appropriate The database Repair action is not a universal fix. It can apply to supported table engines, but ordinary REPAIR TABLE does not repair InnoDB tables in…

Choosing a sub-server or alias in Virtualmin Choose a sub-server for separate website content under an existing Virtualmin owner, or an alias when another domain should represent the same existing…

Choosing Apache, nginx or nginx with Apache in DirectAdmin Choose a DirectAdmin web-server stack according to application compatibility, operational experience and measured workload. Apache, nginx and nginx in…

Choosing whether a SiteWorx domain should use a catchall A catchall receives messages addressed to otherwise nonexistent local addresses. It can help during a short migration, but it also accepts guessed…

Completing Virtualmin post-install configuration Complete Virtualmin initial configuration according to the services this server will actually provide. The post-install wizard helps select operating…

Configuring allow_url_fopen with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin allow_url_fopen controls whether PHP file functions can use supported URL wrappers, such as reading an HTTPS resource with a file-handling function. It…

Configuring mail DNS for a Virtualmin domain Configure mail DNS according to where the domain receives and sends messages. A working website A record is not a complete mail configuration, and…

Configuring PHP error display and logging with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin PHP errors are useful for diagnosis, but displaying them on a public site can expose filesystem paths and application details. For a production website,…

Connect DirectAdmin DNS with an appropriately restricted login key The DirectAdmin adapter manages records in DNS zones already available to its authenticated account. This build does not create or delete standalone…

Connect InterWorx DNS with a NodeWorx API key Use the NodeWorx API key for the InterWorx DNS connection. This is a server or authorised reseller administration credential, separate from an ordinary…

Controlling which file extensions SiteWorx treats as PHP SiteWorx’s allowed PHP file-extension control determines which filename suffixes are treated as executable PHP. It is different from installing PHP…

Creating a database and scoped user in Webuzo Create a separate database and scoped database user for each application where practical. The website needs its own credentials and permissions; it…

Creating a DirectAdmin reseller package A reseller package defines the resources and capabilities an administrator delegates to a reseller. It is a commercial allocation and permission…

Creating a file or folder in SiteWorx File Manager Use SiteWorx File Manager to create a small text file or organise website folders. The selected domain and current path determine where the new item is…

Creating a mailbox in DirectAdmin Create a mailbox when a person or application needs to send and receive mail at your domain. A mailbox is different from a forwarding-only address and…

Creating a mailbox in SiteWorx Create a SiteWorx mailbox when a person or team needs its own email login and stored messages. An email alias is different: it forwards mail to another…

Creating a MySQL or MariaDB database in DirectAdmin Create a separate database for an application that needs structured storage. The database name, authorized database user and password are distinct…

Creating a redirecting domain pointer in DirectAdmin A redirecting domain pointer sends visitors from another domain to the selected main domain. Unlike an alias, it is intended to change the browser…

Creating a restricted DirectAdmin login key A DirectAdmin login key is a separate credential that can be restricted for an integration or a temporary support task. Use one key per purpose so…

Creating a restricted FTP account in DirectAdmin An additional FTP account can give a developer access to a specific directory without sharing the main hosting login. FTP account access is distinct…

Creating a restricted FTP account in SiteWorx An additional FTP account gives a person or deployment tool access to an assigned directory without sharing the main panel login. Restrict its home…

Creating a scheduled command in Webmin Create a recurring command in Webmin Scheduled Cron Jobs under the Unix account that owns the work. This is useful for maintenance and application…

Creating a selective email, FTP-settings or database backup in DirectAdmin A selective backup is useful when you need one part of an account rather than a complete archive. Choose the actual data categories carefully: an…

Creating a SiteWorx database and restricted application user Create a separate database and application user so the application receives only the access it needs. SiteWorx prefixes managed names with the account’s…

Creating a SiteWorx email group for several recipients An email group sends mail addressed to one group address to several recipients. It is suitable for a small team address, while a moderated subscription…

Creating a SiteWorx subdomain for a separate website A subdomain such as blog.example.com gives a website its own hostname. SiteWorx also needs a document root and public DNS that directs that hostname to…

Creating a subdomain website in DirectAdmin A subdomain such as blog.example.com can host a separate section or application under a domain you control. Creating it in the panel prepares hosting…

Creating a targeted SiteWorx email filter A SiteWorx mail filter can match part of a sender address or subject and apply the configured blocked-message action. Use a precise match to avoid…

Creating a website or path redirect in DirectAdmin A redirect sends a browser from one URL to another. Use a path redirect for a moved page or a carefully planned site move, and choose its status…

Creating a Webuzo hosting package and user Create a Webuzo plan and feature set before provisioning repeatable hosting accounts. A plan controls allocated resources, while feature settings…

Creating an additional database user in DirectAdmin An additional database user lets you give a separate application or operator its own credential. This makes access easier to limit and revoke without…

Creating an automatic email reply in SiteWorx A SiteWorx autoresponder sends a prepared response when mail reaches its configured address. It can acknowledge an enquiry or explain an absence, but it…

Creating an isolated virtual server in Virtualmin Create a top-level Virtualmin virtual server when a website needs its own hosting owner and Unix account. This gives a clearer ownership boundary than…

Creating and administering a SiteWorx mailing list SiteWorx can manage Mailman lists only on supported installations where the provider enables that feature. InterWorx does not support Mailman on EL9, so…

Creating and assigning DirectAdmin user packages A DirectAdmin user package provides a repeatable starting point for customer limits and features. It helps prevent accidental over-allocation and…

Creating and downloading a full DirectAdmin account backup A full user-level backup can capture the account data categories available in DirectAdmin, including website files, mail and databases. Downloading a…

Creating and downloading a full SiteWorx backup A full SiteWorx backup packages the selected account data for recovery or migration. Keep a downloaded copy away from the hosting account so an…

Creating and storing a Webuzo account backup Create a Webuzo account backup before a major change and as part of a regular recovery plan. Choose the backup scope deliberately, then keep a usable…

Creating and testing a DirectAdmin cron job A DirectAdmin cron job runs a command under the hosting user on a defined schedule. It needs the correct runtime and paths, and it should not overlap…

Creating and testing a Webuzo mailbox Create a Webuzo mailbox when this server is intended to receive mail for the domain. A mailbox is distinct from a forwarding address and needs storage,…

Creating limited users in Virtualmin Create a limited Virtualmin user for the mailbox or file-transfer task a person needs. A domain owner, mail/FTP user and server administrator have…

Creating restricted file-transfer access in Webuzo Give a collaborator a dedicated file-transfer account limited to the directory they need. This is safer and easier to revoke than sharing the main…

Customizing the DirectAdmin Evolution interface Evolution includes supported branding controls for logos, colours, layouts and navigation. Use those controls to keep customizations manageable through…

Deactivating a SiteWorx user while preserving the account Deactivating a secondary SiteWorx user stops the intended panel access while preserving a reversible account record. Complete a separate credential…

Delegating SiteWorx access to a secondary user A secondary SiteWorx user can perform selected account-management tasks without receiving the master login. Assign only the required permissions and…

Deleting a SiteWorx mailbox without losing needed messages Deleting a mailbox revokes its login and removes the mailbox resource. Preserve any business records and decide how future mail to the address should be…

Deleting an additional FTP account in DirectAdmin Delete an additional FTP account when its access should end permanently. This removes a credential, while website file cleanup and other access methods…

Deleting an obsolete DirectAdmin backup archive Removing old archives can recover account disk space, but a backup should be deleted only after its retention value is understood. Keep a verified…

Deleting an unused database in DirectAdmin Deleting a database removes its tables and stored records. It is appropriate for a confirmed obsolete application or test database, not as a…

Diagnosing DirectAdmin license and update failures DirectAdmin licensing and software updates are related but separate checks. Diagnose the exact license or update error before replacing credentials,…

Diagnosing Dovecot login errors on DirectAdmin A mailbox login failure can come from credentials, TLS, network filtering, suspension or the Dovecot service itself. Compare one controlled login with…

Disabling account spam filtering in DirectAdmin Disabling account spam filtering can help isolate a false-positive problem, but it should be a deliberate temporary or policy decision. Server-level…

Downloading an SQL database backup from DirectAdmin An SQL export records database structure and data for a later import. It is useful before a schema change, migration or database deletion, but it does…

Editing a website file safely in SiteWorx File Manager The SiteWorx file editor can make a small text change directly on the server. Because saving can affect the live site immediately, keep an original copy…

Editing an authoritative DNS zone in Webuzo Edit a Webuzo DNS zone only when it is part of the authoritative DNS service for the domain, or when you intentionally maintain it for another…

Enabling account spam filtering in DirectAdmin DirectAdmin can expose account spam-filter settings backed by SpamAssassin or a provider-selected alternative such as Rspamd. The exact engine and…

Enabling and publishing SiteWorx domain signing records DKIM adds a cryptographic signature to outgoing messages and publishes a public verification key in DNS. SiteWorx can manage signing for its hosted mail…

Enabling ionCube Loader with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin ionCube Loader runs PHP files encoded by a software publisher. Enabling it can resolve a missing-loader requirement, but the loader, PHP version and…

Enabling only the required SSH access in DirectAdmin SSH access gives a hosting user a shell within the access model configured for the server. Enable it only when the plan and task require it. It does not…

Enabling SiteWorx two-factor authentication SiteWorx two-factor authentication adds a time-based code to the user’s panel login. Configure it using a trusted authenticator and keep an authorised…

Enabling the GD image extension with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin GD lets PHP applications create and process images, such as resized uploads, thumbnails and CAPTCHA graphics. Enabling the extension is useful when an…

Enabling the Mailparse extension with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin Mailparse helps PHP software inspect MIME email messages and attachments. A helpdesk, mail importer or custom application may require it even when…

Enabling two-factor authentication in Webmin Enable two-factor authentication for Webmin administration so the browser login needs both the account credential and an enrolled second factor. Use a…

Extracting an archive in SiteWorx Tiny File Manager Tiny File Manager can extract supported ZIP archives for a SiteWorx domain. Extract into a controlled directory first so an unexpected archive layout…

Filtering email by a subject or message keyword in DirectAdmin A keyword or stop-word filter matches text in incoming messages according to the server filtering implementation. It can catch a specific recurring…

Finding website and service errors in Webuzo Find the log entry associated with a failed request before changing Webuzo or its services. The panel own error log, a domain error log and an…

Fixing a Virtualmin domain that shows the wrong website If a domain shows the wrong website or a Virtualmin default page, first establish which server and virtual host answered the request. The symptom can…

Following SiteWorx web-server logs during a reproducible error Use the web-server log viewer while reproducing a specific error to connect the browser symptom with the server’s evidence. Record the exact URL and…

Forwarding email with a SiteWorx alias A SiteWorx email alias sends messages addressed to one local address to another destination. Use it for a role address such as sales@example.com when…

Inspecting Linux logs through Webmin Use Webmin logs to connect a visible failure with the service and timestamp that produced it. System logs, systemd journals, Virtualmin domain logs and…

Installing a separately issued certificate in SiteWorx A separately issued SSL certificate must be installed with its matching private key and required intermediate chain. Purchasing a certificate alone does…

Installing DirectAdmin on a supported Linux server DirectAdmin provides hosting administration through its administrator, reseller and user levels. A current installation should use a supported Linux…

Installing Virtualmin on a supported clean server Install Virtualmin on a clean operating system using its current automated installer and a supported software bundle. Virtualmin manages websites and…

Installing Webmin from its maintained Linux repository Webmin is a web interface for system administration. Installing it gives an authorized administrator another way to manage operating-system services; it…

Installing Webuzo on a supported clean server Install current multi-user Webuzo only on a clean, supported server you are authorized to administer. The installer builds and manages a hosting stack,…

Investigating a DirectAdmin brute-force block DirectAdmin Brute Force Monitor records repeated authentication failures and can work with configured blocking controls. Investigate the actual service…

Investigating a growing Exim mail queue on DirectAdmin A growing Exim queue means messages are waiting, but the cause may be a remote outage, local resource failure, invalid destinations or a compromised…

Investigating DirectAdmin disk-usage differences DirectAdmin totals, filesystem usage and an individual directory size can differ because they measure different things at different times. Diagnose the…

Investigating disk usage through Webmin Investigate disk use by identifying the full filesystem and the data responsible before deleting anything. Webmin shows system storage, while Virtualmin…

Issuing a website certificate in Webuzo Issue a website certificate through Webuzo Automatic SSL after the domain points to the intended service and can complete validation. A valid…

Issuing an automatic TLS certificate in DirectAdmin DirectAdmin can request and renew ACME certificates for hosted domains when that capability is enabled. The certificate names must match the actual…

Logging in to DirectAdmin securely DirectAdmin is the hosting control panel for services that use that platform. Its login is separate from the Nabtech account login, and the controls…

Making a Virtualmin BIND zone authoritative A BIND zone becomes publicly useful when the domain delegation leads to nameservers that actually serve it. Creating a zone in Virtualmin is one part of…

Making persistent per-domain web-server changes in DirectAdmin DirectAdmin generates virtual-host configuration from managed templates and domain settings. Use its supported custom configuration locations when a…

Managing a database and user for a Virtualmin website Create and manage an application database inside the correct Virtualmin domain so ownership, permissions and backups remain associated with the hosting…

Managing a systemd service through Webmin Use Webmin to inspect and control the exact systemd unit associated with a service problem. Runtime state and startup configuration are different, so…

Managing PHP extensions with CloudLinux in DirectAdmin Extensions add capabilities such as database access, multibyte text handling, image processing and cryptography to PHP. Select the extensions your…

Migrating a website into Virtualmin Migrate a website into Virtualmin by matching its application requirements, transferring data consistently and testing the destination before public…

Moving a DirectAdmin user between resellers Moving a user between DirectAdmin resellers changes account ownership and management responsibility on the same server. It is different from migrating…

Moving SiteWorx domain email to a remote provider Moving a domain’s email to another provider requires both public MX records and the hosting server’s local-delivery setting. Otherwise website-generated…

Opening DirectAdmin webmail securely Webmail lets you read and send messages from a browser without configuring a desktop mail client. Use the webmail application currently provided for…

Opening phpMyAdmin from SiteWorx for the correct database phpMyAdmin provides direct access to database contents and SQL operations. Open it from the intended SiteWorx account and confirm the database before…

Opening SiteWorx webmail securely Webmail lets you read and send mailbox messages in a browser without configuring a desktop client. Use the service’s verified HTTPS link and the…

Opening Softaculous and finding your installations in SiteWorx Open Softaculous from the correct SiteWorx account to see the applications and existing installations associated with that service. A separate product…

Planning a DirectAdmin multi-server DNS setup DirectAdmin Multi-Server Setup can push DNS zones between configured DirectAdmin servers. It is a DNS distribution mechanism, not automatic replication…

Planning a hosting-account migration to Webuzo Migrate a hosting account to Webuzo by preparing a compatible destination, transferring a verified recovery point, testing privately and then…

Planning remote backup storage for Webuzo A remote backup destination separates recovery data from the hosting server. Configure it with restricted credentials, tested retrieval and a retention…

Protecting a SiteWorx preview directory with a browser password A browser password can protect a preview directory before the website is public. SiteWorx’s Htaccess tools manage this directory authentication…

Providing multiple supported PHP versions in DirectAdmin DirectAdmin can expose multiple installed PHP releases so different applications can move to supported runtimes on their own tested schedule. Providing…

Publishing SiteWorx SPF without creating multiple SPF records SPF publishes which systems may send using a domain’s envelope-sender identity. Keep one SPF policy per DNS name and include every legitimate sender…

Reading SiteWorx website traffic reports in AWStats AWStats summarises requests recorded by the web server, including visits, pages, file requests and transfer volume. Its figures can differ from browser…

Redirecting a SiteWorx website to HTTPS after certificate setup An HTTP-to-HTTPS redirect should preserve each requested path and query string while sending visitors to a hostname with a valid certificate. Configure…

Removing a domain alias in DirectAdmin Removing an alias stops the current account from serving the same website under that additional name. It should leave the main website intact, but you…

Removing a redirecting domain pointer in DirectAdmin Remove a domain pointer when an additional domain should no longer redirect through the current account. Removing the panel entry does not cancel the…

Removing a secondary domain from SiteWorx Removing a secondary domain changes its hosting configuration and may affect website and related account resources. It does not transfer or cancel the…

Removing a SiteWorx FTP user Remove an additional FTP user when its access is no longer authorised. Revoking that login and deleting website files are separate decisions, so confirm…

Removing a SiteWorx subdomain after retiring its website Removing a subdomain retires its hosting configuration. Plan the change separately from deleting website files, DNS, certificates or application data,…

Removing a subdomain in DirectAdmin while controlling file deletion Removing a subdomain disables its hosting entry. DirectAdmin can also offer to remove its directory contents, so distinguish retiring the hostname from…

Removing a website redirect in DirectAdmin Remove a redirect when its source URL should serve content again or when the previous destination is no longer correct. The redirect may exist in more…

Removing an unwanted DirectAdmin email filter Remove a filter when it is obsolete or responsible for blocking legitimate mail. Delete the precise rule after recording it so you can determine whether…

Removing the server IP from a DirectAdmin reseller allocation Remove the main server IP from a reseller allocation when future accounts should use a different approved address. This is an administrator allocation…

Renaming a mailbox address in DirectAdmin Renaming a mailbox changes the address and login identity people use to reach it. Plan the transition so messages sent to the old address and…

Requesting a Let’s Encrypt certificate in SiteWorx Use SiteWorx’s available Let’s Encrypt integration to request a publicly trusted certificate for a hosted domain. Certificate issuance depends on domain…

Requesting and renewing a certificate in Virtualmin Request a trusted HTTPS certificate for a Virtualmin domain after its public names reach the intended service. Configure automatic renewal and monitor…

Resetting an email mailbox password in SiteWorx A mailbox password is used by webmail and authenticated mail clients for that email address. Resetting it can stop a former device or user from…

Restarting only the affected Webuzo service Restart the specific Webuzo-managed service only when diagnosis or a configuration change requires it. A panel outage, website outage and database…

Restoring a single Virtualmin virtual server Restore one Virtualmin virtual server by selecting its archive and reviewing the exact features to be replaced. Virtualmin can recover a missing domain,…

Restoring a Webuzo account from a backup Restore a Webuzo backup only after confirming its date, scope and intended destination. Recovery can replace current files, databases or mail with older…

Restoring one DirectAdmin user backup safely Restore a DirectAdmin user archive when you need to recover account data or import an account onto a prepared server. Restoring can replace current…

Restoring selected account data from a DirectAdmin backup A restore writes data from an earlier backup into the hosting account. It can replace current files, settings or databases, so determine the precise…

Restoring selected SiteWorx data from a partial backup SiteWorx can restore supported partial backups from its backup-management screen. Restoration overwrites the affected current data with the saved…

Restricting a Webmin administrator to required modules Grant a Webmin administrator only the modules and actions their job requires. A module can expose powerful system operations even when the main…

Retiring a pointer domain without deleting the target website Retiring a pointer removes an alternate domain relationship without intentionally deleting the target website. Review incoming links and mail aliases…

Reviewing and changing CustomBuild options CustomBuild options describe the server software stack that DirectAdmin builds and configures. An option change can be a configuration choice, a…

Reviewing and ending an unexpected SiteWorx FTP session The FTP Sessions view shows active transfers for your hosting account. Use it to identify and end an unexpected connection while separately addressing…

Reviewing firewall access for Webmin and hosted services Permit the Webmin administration listener and hosted services through the firewall only where they are required. The operating-system firewall, provider…

Reviewing Rspamd filtering on a DirectAdmin server Investigate an Rspamd decision using the message score, matched symbols and selected action. A false positive is best corrected with a narrow,…

Reviewing SiteWorx mailbox bounce settings SiteWorx’s Bounce Message option determines how mail to nonexistent local recipients is handled. This domain-level decision is separate from a full…

Scheduling a SiteWorx cron task with useful output Cron runs scheduled commands under the hosting account’s Unix identity. Configure a clear command and useful output first, then choose a frequency that…

Scheduling and troubleshooting a Webuzo cron job Use a Webuzo cron job to run a trusted application command on a defined schedule. A successful schedule entry only proves the job was saved; verify the…

Scheduling off-server DirectAdmin account backups Use Admin Backup/Transfer to create account archives on a schedule and copy them to storage that survives a failure of the hosting server. A backup…

Scheduling remote Virtualmin backups Schedule Virtualmin domain backups to independent storage and verify restoration. Select account features, global settings and retention according to…

Scheduling SiteWorx backups with retention A scheduled SiteWorx backup needs an appropriate scope, frequency and retention count. Plan enough history to recover from unnoticed damage while…

Securing the DirectAdmin server hostname The DirectAdmin server hostname certificate protects the management endpoint and the services configured to use that certificate. It is separate from an…

Securing the Webuzo panel hostname Use a valid certificate for the Webuzo panel hostname and for the mail or file-transfer service names clients actually use. Website certificates and…

Selecting a PHP version for a SiteWorx domain SiteWorx can select an available PHP version for an individual domain. Test the application and its extensions before switching a live site, and review…

Selecting a website PHP version in Webuzo Use Webuzo MultiPHP Manager to select an installed PHP version for a particular domain. This lets applications use compatible runtimes without changing…

Selecting PHP versions and execution modes in Virtualmin Virtualmin can select different installed PHP versions and execution modes per domain. PHP-FPM is the recommended general execution mode in current…

Selecting the PHP version for a DirectAdmin domain The native DirectAdmin PHP selector chooses among PHP versions installed by the administrator. It is distinct from the optional CloudLinux PHP Selector.…

Sending a SiteWorx backup to a remote destination Sending a backup to a separate destination reduces dependence on the hosting server’s local storage. Use a supported encrypted transfer method and…

Setting an incoming email size filter in DirectAdmin A message-size filter limits large incoming messages according to the selected rule. It is separate from mailbox storage quota and from server-wide…

Setting database-user privileges in DirectAdmin Database privileges determine what an application user can do within an assigned database. The right permission set depends on whether the account…

Setting up DirectAdmin two-step authentication DirectAdmin two-step authentication adds a time-based verification code to the account login. Configure it for each person own account and plan recovery…

Signing a DirectAdmin DNS zone with DNSSEC DNSSEC signs a DirectAdmin-managed zone so validating resolvers can verify its answers. The parent-zone DS record must correspond to the active signing…

Suspending and reinstating a DirectAdmin user safely Suspension temporarily restricts a DirectAdmin account without deleting its stored website and mailbox data. Use it for an authorized billing, resource…

Suspending or re-enabling an FTP account in DirectAdmin Suspension temporarily blocks an additional FTP account while keeping its configuration available for later use. It is useful when a contractor pauses…

Troubleshooting DNS changes that do not appear from DirectAdmin When a DirectAdmin DNS edit does not appear publicly, first check whether the domain actually uses that DNS service. A hosting account can contain a…

Tuning SiteWorx spam filtering without losing legitimate mail SiteWorx spam settings let you enable SpamAssassin, choose delivery behaviour and tune scoring. Start with a reviewable destination so you can…

Updating a SiteWorx user’s login email address A SiteWorx user’s email address identifies the panel login. Changing it can alter how that person signs in, so treat it as an account-access change…

Updating DirectAdmin software through CustomBuild safely CustomBuild updates the software components it manages, such as the web server and PHP. Keep that maintenance separate from the DirectAdmin application…

Updating Webuzo and its software stack safely Plan Webuzo panel, managed-application and operating-system updates as related maintenance tasks with separate compatibility checks. Keeping one…

Uploading website files with SiteWorx File Manager SiteWorx File Manager uploads files into the selected domain’s filesystem. Choose the correct web directory before transferring content so a successful…

Using an external mail provider with a Webuzo domain When a domain uses an external mailbox provider, configure both its public MX records and Webuzo local delivery behaviour. Otherwise messages generated…

Using SiteWorx advanced .htaccess controls carefully The SiteWorx Htaccess interface controls directory-level web settings such as redirects, access rules and content handling. A rule at the domain root…

When to rebuild DirectAdmin web-server configuration A CustomBuild configuration rewrite regenerates managed web-server settings from DirectAdmin state and templates. It is appropriate after a documented…

Where did Webalizer go after an InterWorx upgrade? Webalizer was removed from InterWorx 8, so older instructions that point to a Webalizer menu do not apply to current installations. Use the available…