DirectAdmin
Ultra-lightweight and fast panel for high-performance efficiency
DirectAdmin's evolution skin delivers a clean, responsive UI with multi-server management, reseller accounts, and full email management — at a fraction of the license cost and resource overhead of competing panels. Ideal for VPS deployments where every GB of RAM matters.
How to Get DirectAdmin Running
From plan selection to a live server — HostPowr handles the heavy lifting on EU-sovereign NVMe infrastructure.
Choose your VPS plan
Pick a PowrNode plan that meets the minimum requirements. All plans run on AMD EPYC + NVMe in EU data centers.
One-click provision
Select the app in checkout or request setup — our team pre-configures the stack on your server.
Go live in minutes
Access via SSH, web UI, or control panel. Free SSL, automated backups, and 24/7 EU support included.
What You Get with DirectAdmin
Everything pre-configured on your PowrNode VPS — ready for production workloads from day one.
Low Resource Usage
Runs comfortably on 1GB RAM — leaves more resources for your hosted sites.
Reseller Support
Create reseller accounts with resource limits and client sub-accounts.
CustomBuild 2.0
Compile and manage PHP versions, Apache/Nginx, and mail services from the CLI.
Email Management
Full POP3/IMAP email, forwarders, autoresponders, and SpamAssassin.
Multi-PHP
Run PHP 7.4 through 8.3 simultaneously with per-domain version selection.
Let's Encrypt
Automated SSL for all hosted domains with one click.
Perfect For
DirectAdmin on HostPowr is built for teams that need control, compliance, and performance — without managing bare metal.
- Budget-conscious resellers needing a lightweight panel
- High-density VPS hosting with low resource overhead
- Linux-focused hosts who want simple account management
- Migrating from cPanel seeking lower licensing costs
EU-Sovereign Hosting for DirectAdmin
Your data stays in Europe. Your stack runs on AMD EPYC and NVMe. Your team gets real support — not a ticket black hole.
EU-Sovereign Data
Your workloads stay in European data centers. GDPR-compliant by design — no US hyperscaler dependency.
NVMe Performance
AMD EPYC processors and NVMe storage deliver fast I/O for databases, containers, and control panels.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Redundant EU networking and proactive monitoring keep your apps online around the clock.
Free SSL & Backups
Let's Encrypt SSL on every deployment plus automated backup options for peace of mind.
Full Root Access
SSH, SFTP, and complete server control. Install updates, custom modules, and integrations freely.
24/7 EU Support
Real humans in European time zones — migration help, stack tuning, and incident response.
Common Questions About DirectAdmin
Everything you need to know before deploying on HostPowr EU infrastructure.
How is DirectAdmin different from cPanel?
DirectAdmin is lighter on RAM and CPU, making it ideal for high-density VPS hosting at a lower licensing cost while still offering full account management.
Where is my data hosted?
All HostPowr marketplace deployments run on EU-sovereign NVMe VPS infrastructure in European data centres. Your application data is stored in the EU and is never replicated to another region.
Do I get full root access?
Yes. Every marketplace VPS includes SSH root access, so you can install updates, custom modules, and integrations at any time.
Is SSL included?
Free Let's Encrypt SSL is included. Most apps also support automatic HTTPS via their control panel or deployment UI.