How to Add a Domain in DirectAdmin

Objective

This guide explains how to add a new domain to your hosting account using the DirectAdmin Evolution control panel.

Prerequisites

Before adding a domain, ensure that:

• You have an active DirectAdmin hosting account.

• You have the DirectAdmin username and password.

• The domain has already been registered.

• The domain's nameservers are pointing to your hosting server (if required).

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

1. Open your web browser.

2. Enter your Username.

3. Enter your Password.

4. Click Login.

Expected Result

You will be redirected to the DirectAdmin Evolution Dashboard.

Step 2: Open the Account Manager

From the DirectAdmin Dashboard:

1. Locate the Account Manager section.

2. Click Domain Setup.

Purpose

The Domain Setup page allows you to manage all domains hosted on your account.

Step 3: Open the Add Domain Page

On the Domain Setup page:

1. Click Add New.

Expected Result

The Add Domain form will open.

Step 4: Enter the Domain Name

Locate the Domain Name field.

Type the domain you want to host.

Important

Do not include:

https://

or

www.

Only enter the domain name.

Correct:

example.co.za

Incorrect:

https://example.co.za

Step 5: Configure Domain Settings

Depending on your hosting package, you may see additional options such as:

Bandwidth

Set the monthly bandwidth allocation.

Example:

Unlimited

or

100 GB

Disk Usage

Specify the amount of storage space allocated to the domain.

Example:

Unlimited

or

10 GB

SSL

Enable SSL if available.

This allows the website to use HTTPS securely.

Step 6: Create the Domain

After confirming all settings:

Click

Create

or

Add Domain

Expected Result

DirectAdmin will create the domain and display a confirmation message.

Example:

Domain successfully created.

Step 7: Verify the Domain

Return to Domain Setup.

You should now see the newly added domain listed with your existing domains.

Verify that:

• The domain name is correct.

• The status is Active.

• 

Step 8: Test the Domain

Open your web browser.

Visit:

https://example.co.za

If DNS has propagated correctly, the website should load.

Troubleshooting

Domain does not open

Possible causes:

• DNS propagation is still in progress.

• Nameservers are incorrect.

• Domain has not been registered.

• SSL certificate has not been installed.

Domain is not listed

Ensure that:

• You clicked Create after entering the domain.

• Your hosting package allows multiple domains.

• There are no typing errors in the domain name.

Best Practices

• Verify the spelling of the domain before creating it.

• Enable SSL to secure the website.

• Test the website after adding the domain to confirm it is accessible.

• Keep your domain registration and hosting details up to date.

Summary

By following these steps, you can successfully add a new domain to your DirectAdmin hosting account.