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DirectAdmin VPS Hosting

DirectAdmin VPS,
hosting panel, done light.

Lightweight hosting control panel on AMD EPYC + NVMe, sites, email, DNS, SSL in one place.
Independent cloud, since 2008. From $2.48/mo · trial license, or bring your own.

4.6 · 705 reviews on Trustpilot
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~ ssh root@da-001 connected
root@da-001:~# bash <(curl -sS https://www.directadmin.com/setup.sh)
DirectAdmin installer v1.67
Installing DirectAdmin + Apache + PHP 8.2...
DirectAdmin installed successfully.
Access: https://your-ip:2222
root@da-001:~# _

DirectAdmin VPS Hosting at a glance

Cloudzy hosts DirectAdmin, a lightweight web hosting control panel, on Linux VPS plans across 12 regions, starting at $2.48 per month. Plans range from 512 MB to 64 GB DDR5 on NVMe storage with 40 Gbps uplinks. Install DirectAdmin on your VPS with a trial license or bring your own (BYOL). Manage websites, email, databases, DNS, and SSL certificates from a clean, fast GUI. Cloudzy has operated independently since 2008, serves 122,000+ users, and is rated 4.6 / 5 on Trustpilot.

Starting price
$2.48 / month
Provisioning
60 seconds
Regions
12 worldwide
Uptime SLA
99.95%
Money-back
14 days
Founded
2008

Why builders pick Cloudzy

A tech-savvy favorite.

The four things buyers actually compare us on, done right.

High-spec infrastructure

Latest-gen AMD EPYC, NVMe-only storage, DDR5 memory, 40 Gbps uplinks. Single-thread leadership at every plan tier.

Risk-free trial

14-day money-back guarantee on every plan. No questions asked. No setup fees. Cancel anytime from the dashboard.

99.95% uptime SLA

Automated monitoring across 12 regions. Our last-30-day SLA is publicly tracked at status.cloudzy.com, no hiding.

24/7 human support

Live chat and ticket replies typically under 5 minutes. Engineers, not script-readers. Median resolution under 1 hour.

Panel ecosystem

Hosting panels you can compare.

DirectAdmin is known for low resource usage. See how it stacks up against other panels.

DirectAdmin
Licensed · Lightweight
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Trial or BYOL
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Free · LiteSpeed
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Free · LNMP/LAMP
HestiaCP
Free · Nginx/Apache
ISPConfig
Free · Multi-server

Use cases

Why builders choose
Cloudzy's DirectAdmin VPS Hosting.

Web hosting reselling

DirectAdmin's admin/reseller/user tier structure lets you create hosting packages and sell them to clients. Each client gets their own login and resource limits.

Multi-site hosting

Host dozens of domains on one VPS. DirectAdmin handles per-site Apache or Nginx configs, PHP versions, databases, and email, each isolated by user.

PHP application hosting

Run WordPress, Laravel, Joomla, or custom PHP apps. DirectAdmin supports multiple PHP versions per site, OPcache config, and custom php.ini settings.

Email hosting

DirectAdmin includes Exim for SMTP and Dovecot for IMAP. Create email accounts, aliases, and autoresponders. Configure SpamAssassin, DKIM, and SPF from the panel.

DNS management

Manage DNS zones, A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/TXT records from DirectAdmin's DNS editor. Point domains, set up mail routing, and add SPF/DKIM records without CLI.

Database management

Create MySQL and MariaDB databases and users from the panel. Access phpMyAdmin for queries, imports, and schema changes, all without SSH.

60s
Provisioning
40 Gbps
Uplink
NVMe-only
Storage
12
Regions
99.95%
Uptime SLA
14 days
Money-back

Global network

12 regions. Four continents.
One click away.

Drop your DirectAdmin VPS Hosting as close to your users as physics allows. Median P50 latency under 10 ms in North America and Europe.

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Pricing

Pay for what you use. That's it.

Hourly, monthly, or yearly. No egress fees. No commitments. Currently 50% off all plans.

512 MB DDR5

Sandbox · Personal projects

$2.48 /mo
$4.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 20 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
1 GB DDR5

Small sites · Side projects

$3.48 /mo
$6.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 25 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
2 GB DDR5

Busy WordPress · APIs

$7.475 /mo
$14.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 60 GB NVMe
  • 3 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
Most popular
4 GB DDR5

Production · AI inference

$14.47 /mo
$28.95/mo −50%
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  • 2 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 120 GB NVMe
  • 5 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
Need more? See all 10 plans (up to 64 GB)

FAQ — DirectAdmin VPS Hosting

Common questions, straight answers.

What is DirectAdmin?
DirectAdmin is a commercial web hosting control panel known for its lightweight resource usage and clean interface. It handles websites, email, databases, DNS, FTP, SSL, and file management. It runs on Linux and supports Apache, Nginx, and OpenLiteSpeed.

Is DirectAdmin free?
DirectAdmin is commercial software. It offers a free trial license and then requires a paid license. Cloudzy provides the VPS infrastructure, bring your own DirectAdmin license (BYOL) or start with the trial.

How do I install DirectAdmin on my VPS?
SSH into your Cloudzy VPS and run the official DirectAdmin setup script. It installs Apache or Nginx, PHP, MySQL, Exim, and Dovecot automatically. The process takes about 10 minutes.

How much RAM does DirectAdmin need?
DirectAdmin itself uses very little memory, around 50-100 MB. A 1 GB VPS can run DirectAdmin with a few small sites. For 10+ sites or sites with traffic, 2-4 GB is recommended.

Does DirectAdmin support multiple PHP versions?
Yes. DirectAdmin can run PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 simultaneously. You can assign a different PHP version to each domain from the panel.

Can I migrate from cPanel to DirectAdmin?
Yes. DirectAdmin has a built-in cPanel migration tool. It imports accounts, websites, databases, and email from a cPanel backup file. Most migrations complete without manual intervention.

Does DirectAdmin include email?
Yes. DirectAdmin ships with Exim (SMTP) and Dovecot (IMAP/POP3). You can create email accounts, forwarders, autoresponders, and spam filters from the panel. Roundcube webmail is included.

Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Cloudzy offers a 14-day money-back guarantee on every VPS plan. Try DirectAdmin on a real workload, if the VPS doesn't meet your needs, get a full refund.

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