A strong password protects your hosting account. In this guide, we explain how to change your password in DirectAdmin.

Why change password?

Change your password regularly and especially when:

  • You suspect someone has access
  • You shared the password with someone
  • The password is weak or old
  • You receive a security notification

Change DirectAdmin password

Step 1: Login

  1. Go to DirectAdmin
  2. Log in with your current credentials

Step 2: Navigate to Password

  1. Find Password in the menu
  2. Or go to your profile/account settings
  3. Click Change Password

Step 3: Set new password

  1. Enter your current password
  2. Enter your new password
  3. Repeat the new password to confirm
  4. Click Save

Creating a strong password

A secure password has:

  • At least 12 characters
  • Uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Numbers
  • Special characters (!@#$%^&*)
  • No personal information

Examples

Weak: welcome123 (too simple) Strong: Tr4velP@ck2026! (complex, long)

Password generator

Use the built-in generator in DirectAdmin:

  1. Click Random or Generate
  2. The system creates a strong password
  3. Copy and save securely

Email account password

To change an email account password:

  1. Go to Email Accounts or Email Manager
  2. Click on the email account
  3. Enter a new password
  4. Click Save or Modify

Note: Also update your email program with the new password!

FTP account password

  1. Go to FTP Accounts or FTP Management
  2. Click on the FTP account
  3. Enter a new password
  4. Click Modify

Database password

  1. Go to MySQL Management
  2. Click on the database user
  3. Enter a new password
  4. Click Change Password

Note: Also update your website configuration (e.g., wp-config.php)!

Forgot password?

If you can't log in:

  1. Contact Theory7 support
  2. Verify your identity
  3. We'll send a reset link or new password

Storing passwords securely

  • Use a password manager (LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden)
  • Never write passwords on paper
  • Don't share passwords via email
  • Use unique passwords per service

Tips

  1. Change regularly: Every quarter is a good frequency
  2. Use 2FA: Enable two-factor authentication
  3. Unique password: Not the same as other accounts
  4. Password manager: Safer than remembering or writing down
  5. No reuse: Don't reuse old passwords

Need help?

We're here for you! Running into issues or have questions? Our support team is happy to help you personally. Drop us a message through the ticket system - we usually respond within a few hours and love helping you find the best solution.