Find out which DirectAdmin version you use

What is a version?

A version is a number that tells you how new a program is. Think of a phone model. A newer model has newer features. DirectAdmin is a control panel. A control panel is a web page where you manage your hosting, such as files, email and domains.

Method 1: Look inside DirectAdmin

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Look at the footer, the bottom of the page. Some skins show the version there.
3. If not, open the top-right menu with your username or the Server Information or System Info page.

   

4. Look for the text DirectAdmin Version.

What you see depends on your skin and your access level. Admin accounts see more than normal users.

Method 2: From the command line (needs root access)

This works for VPS and dedicated server owners. Root is the all-powerful user account on a server.

1. Connect to your server with SSH.
2. Run this command:

/usr/local/directadmin/directadmin v

This asks DirectAdmin to print its own version and then stop.

You can also ask for more detail:

/usr/local/directadmin/directadmin version

This prints version information, similar to the first command.

Method 3: Check the skin version

A skin is the look of the panel. Evolution is a common skin. Its version may differ from the DirectAdmin version. Support may ask for both.

Should I update?

On shared hosting, the Hostvento team handles updates. You do not need to do anything. On a VPS or dedicated server, you can update from the admin panel or ask support to help. Take a backup before any update.

Quick recap

• The version is a number that shows how new DirectAdmin is.
• Look in the footer or the system information page.
• Root users can run /usr/local/directadmin/directadmin v.
• Ask Hostvento support if you cannot find it.