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DirectAdmin Hosting in Pakistan

Every ProWebHosting plan runs on DirectAdmin: a lean, standard control panel for domains, email, files, databases, free SSL and backups. Less clutter than cPanel, lower cost, and the same day-to-day jobs done in fewer clicks.

What you get in your DirectAdmin account

DirectAdmin groups its tools into four areas. Account Manager handles domains, sub-domains, FTP, MySQL, SSL and DNS. E-mail Manager creates mailboxes, forwarders, autoresponders and spam filters. Advanced Features covers cron jobs, backups, redirects and error pages. System Info and Files holds the File Manager, statistics and resource usage.

Because it is a standard panel, every task has public documentation, and our own DirectAdmin guides walk through the ones customers ask about most: installing WordPress, creating email accounts, enabling free SSL and taking backups.

Anatomy of the DirectAdmin dashboardThe DirectAdmin Evolution dashboard groups tools into Account Manager, E-mail Manager, Advanced Features and System Info and Files. Each group is shown with its most used tools.The DirectAdmin dashboard at a glanceDirectAdminyourdomain.pk:2222Account ManagerDomain SetupSubdomain ManagementFTP ManagementMySQL ManagementSSL CertificatesDNS ManagementE-mail ManagerE-mail AccountsForwardersAutorespondersCatch-All E-mailSpam FiltersWebmailAdvanced FeaturesCron JobsCreate / Restore BackupsSite RedirectionError PagesPassword ProtectionWordPress ManagerSystem Info & FilesFile ManagerSite Summary / StatsResource UsageDisk UsageServer InformationLogin HistoryMenu labels follow the DirectAdmin Evolution skin. Your host may add an app installer under Extra Features.
The four sections of the DirectAdmin dashboard.

Why DirectAdmin

Why we chose DirectAdmin over cPanel

It was a deliberate decision, and it shows up in your yearly price.

Light on the server

DirectAdmin uses noticeably less memory and CPU than cPanel, which leaves more of the server for your website.

Lower licence cost

cPanel charges per account and raises prices yearly. DirectAdmin does not, so we can keep plans from Rs. 8,000 per year.

Simpler interface

Fewer screens and clearer names. Most customers find the tool they need without a search box.

Free SSL built in

The SSL Certificates page requests and renews Let’s Encrypt certificates with one click, including www and mail.

Backups in your hands

Create and download a full account backup from Create/Restore Backups whenever you like, and restore it yourself.

Standard, portable

Nothing proprietary. Your WordPress site, email and database move to or from any DirectAdmin or cPanel host.

Comparison

DirectAdmin vs cPanel at a glance

DirectAdmin vs cPanel side by sideComparison table: both panels handle domains, email, files, databases and SSL. DirectAdmin is lighter on server resources and has a lower flat licence cost, which keeps hosting cheaper. cPanel has a busier interface and per-account licensing.DirectAdmin vs cPanelWhat you compareDirectAdmincPanelCore jobs (domains, email, files, DB, SSL)YesYesFree SSL built inLet’s EncryptAutoSSLServer resource useLightHeavierLicence cost modelLower, flat tiersPer account, rises yearlyInterfaceSimple, fewer screensMany icons, more optionsLearning curveShortShort to mediumEffect on hosting priceKeeps plans cheaperOften passed to customerProWebHosting runs DirectAdmin on every plan. Sites move between the two panels without changes to WordPress.

Full comparison in our guide: DirectAdmin vs cPanel.

Plans

DirectAdmin hosting plans

Every plan below includes DirectAdmin. Prices are yearly in PKR.

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Everything a first website needs

Rs. 8,000/year

about Rs. 667 per month

  • 5 GB storage
  • 100 GB bandwidth / month
  • Single domain
  • No sub-domains
  • 5 MySQL databases
  • 15 entry processes
  • 25% of 1 CPU core
  • Free SSL certificate
  • DirectAdmin control panel

Advanced

Room for several small sites

Rs. 11,000/year

about Rs. 917 per month

  • 10 GB storage
  • 500 GB bandwidth / month
  • 5 addon domains
  • 5 sub-domains
  • 15 MySQL databases
  • 25 entry processes
  • 50% of 1 CPU core
  • Free SSL certificate
  • DirectAdmin control panel

Professional

For growing traffic and bigger sites

Rs. 16,000/year

about Rs. 1,333 per month

  • 50 GB storage
  • 2,000 GB bandwidth / month
  • 10 addon domains
  • 10 sub-domains
  • 25 MySQL databases
  • 35 entry processes
  • 75% of 1 CPU core
  • Free SSL certificate
  • DirectAdmin control panel

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Business

No limits on storage, bandwidth or domains

Rs. 30,000/year

about Rs. 2,500 per month

  • Unlimited storage
  • Unlimited bandwidth / month
  • Unlimited addon domains
  • Unlimited sub-domains
  • Unlimited MySQL databases
  • 45 entry processes
  • 100% of 1 CPU core
  • Free SSL certificate
  • DirectAdmin control panel

FAQ

DirectAdmin hosting questions

What is DirectAdmin?

DirectAdmin is a web hosting control panel, like cPanel, that lets you manage domains, email accounts, files, databases, SSL certificates, DNS and backups from a browser. ProWebHosting includes it with every plan.

Is DirectAdmin as good as cPanel?

For the jobs a website owner does, yes. Both create email accounts, install WordPress, manage files and databases and issue free SSL. DirectAdmin uses fewer server resources and has lower licence fees, which keeps our hosting cheaper.

Can I move a cPanel site to DirectAdmin?

Yes. Files, databases and email move across without changes to WordPress or other apps. We do the migration free of charge and you test on a temporary URL before switching DNS.

How do I log in to DirectAdmin?

Use the login link in your welcome email. It is your domain or the server hostname on port 2222, with the username and password we send you. You can change the password from inside the panel.

Does DirectAdmin include a WordPress installer?

Yes. Your account includes an app installer listed inside DirectAdmin that installs WordPress in a couple of clicks. Manual installation via File Manager and MySQL Management also works.

Ready to host your website in Pakistan?

Message us on WhatsApp with your domain name and what you are building. We reply during office hours with a plan recommendation and payment details for JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank transfer.

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PKT). Emergency support is available 24/7/365 for hosting outages.