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How to Create a Cron Job in DirectAdmin
Schedule a Cron job in DirectAdmin, define its five schedule fields, and verify the saved command and schedule.
How to Create a Database and Associate Its User in DirectAdmin
Create a database with its user in DirectAdmin, save its connection details, and verify the association under Manage.
How to Create an FTP Account in DirectAdmin
Create an FTP account in DirectAdmin, choose the directory it will have access to, and keep its full username.
How to Create a Mailing List in DirectAdmin
Create a mailing list in DirectAdmin, open its subscriber list, and add an address to the regular list or its digest version.
How to Create an Email Forwarder in DirectAdmin
Create an email forwarder, add the source and destination to the preview, and check the confirmation from DirectAdmin.
How to Create a Site Redirect in DirectAdmin
Create a web redirect in DirectAdmin, choose a local path and a destination, and verify the saved redirect type and URL.
How to Install WordPress with Softaculous WordPress Management in DirectAdmin
Install WordPress using Softaculous WordPress Management, choose a domain and directory, configure the administrator account, and verify the installation.
How to Install WordPress with the DirectAdmin WordPress Manager
Install WordPress with DirectAdmin's native manager, select its location, and configure the administrator account from Advanced Mode.
How to Modify MX Records to Use Google Workspace in DirectAdmin
Configure Google Workspace MX records in DirectAdmin and adjust local delivery so that Google handles your domain’s email.
How to review the web application firewall and create a rule exception in DirectAdmin
Review the WAF and its audit log in DirectAdmin, identify the hostname, and save an individual exclusion when a rule blocks a valid request.
How to Check Account Resource Usage in DirectAdmin
Check CPU, memory, tasks, and I/O in DirectAdmin, compare maximums and averages, and review overall account resource usage.