DirectAdminVPS.com documents a practical, real‑world system for building and operating an unmanaged VPS using DirectAdmin. The focus is on predictable setup, secure configuration, and long‑term reliability — before any applications are installed.
This site exists to make server infrastructure easily configured & stable, using repeatable checklists. Then, you’re in a position for running and setting up downstream projects and apps, like WordPress sites, which are then easy to deploy and maintain.
What This Site Covers
- Provisioning and hardening an unmanaged VPS
- Installing and securing DirectAdmin
- Preparing the server to receive its first domain
- Configuring DNS, SSL, and email deliverability
- Establishing update, backup, and maintenance routines
Application‑level work, including WordPress installation and site building, is intentionally covered on a separate site to keep scope clear and focused.
Who This System Is For
- Solo administrators and builders running their own VPS
- Anyone comfortable following documented checklists
- Users who want control without managed hosting costs
- Builders planning to host WordPress on a stable foundation
How the System Is Organized
Content on this site follows the same sequence used in production environments. You can start from the beginning or jump directly to the phase that matches your current setup.
Start Here
Begin with an overview of the system, scope boundaries, and how to use this site.
Go to Start Here
Platform Readiness
Prepare the VPS and DirectAdmin so the server is secure, updated, and ready to receive its first domain.
View Platform Readiness
Domains & Services
Bring domains online with DNS, SSL certificates, and reliable email delivery.
View Domains & Services
Maintenance & Operations
Keep the server predictable long‑term through updates, monitoring, and backups.
View Maintenance & Operations
Planning & Scope
Decide whether an unmanaged DirectAdmin VPS is the right fit and understand intentional scope boundaries.
View Planning & Scope
Why This Stack
- AlmaLinux — stable, enterprise‑grade operating system
- DirectAdmin — lightweight, high‑reliability control panel
- OpenLiteSpeed — high‑performance web server with modern protocols
This site itself runs on this same stack. The guides reflect how the system is configured and maintained in production.