Changing Your DirectAdmin Password

<h3>Why Change Your Password</h3> <p>Regularly updating your DirectAdmin password is an important security practice. You should change your password immediately if you suspect unauthorized access, after your first login, or as part of a routine security review.</p> <h3>Step-by-Step Instructions</h3> <ol> <li>Log in to DirectAdmin at <code>https://your-server:2222</code>.</li> <li>Navigate to <strong>Account Manager</strong> in the main menu.</li> <li>Click on <strong>Password</strong> (or <strong>Change Password</strong>).</li> <li>Enter your <strong>Current Password</strong> in the first field.</li> <li>Enter your <strong>New Password</strong> in the second field.</li> <li>Confirm the new password by entering it again in the <strong>Re-enter New Password</strong> field.</li> <li>Click <strong>Save</strong> or <strong>Update</strong> to apply the change.</li> </ol> <h3>Password Requirements</h3> <p>For maximum security, your new password should meet these criteria:</p> <ul> <li>At least 12 characters in length.</li> <li>A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters.</li> <li>At least one number and one special character (e.g., <code>!</code>, <code>@</code>, <code>#</code>, <code>$</code>).</li> <li>Avoid dictionary words, your username, or common patterns like <code>123456</code>.</li> </ul> <div class="alert alert-warning">Changing your DirectAdmin password will also change the FTP password for your main account. Update any FTP clients or saved credentials accordingly.</div> <h3>Using a Password Generator</h3> <p>DirectAdmin includes a built-in password generator. Click the <strong>Random</strong> or <strong>Generate</strong> button next to the password field to create a strong, random password. Be sure to copy and store it securely in a password manager.</p> <div class="alert alert-info">If you use two-factor authentication, changing your password will not affect your 2FA settings. Your authenticator app will continue to work as before.</div>