How to Add an IP Address in DirectAdmin

Steps to Add an IP Address in DirectAdmin:

1. Log in to DirectAdmin Control Panel
   Use your DirectAdmin admin login credentials to access the control panel.
2. Navigate to the IP Management Section
   – On the main dashboard, look for the Admin Tools section.
   – Click on IP Management.
3. Add a New IP Address
   – Click the Add IP button or link.
   – Enter the following details:
   • IP Address: The new IP address you wish to add.
   • Netmask: Specify the subnet mask (e.g., 255.255.255.0).
   • Interface: Choose the appropriate network interface (commonly eth0).

   – Click Add to save.

4. Verify the IP Address
   After adding the IP, it will appear in the IP list under IP Management.
5. Assign the IP to a User (Optional)
   If you want to allocate the IP address to a specific user:
   – Go to User Management.
   – Select the user and assign the new IP address under their configuration settings.
6. Restart Services (If Required)
   Restart relevant services, like Apache, for the new IP to take effect.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If the IP does not appear active, check your server’s network configuration.
• Use the ifconfig or ip addr command to confirm the IP address is correctly added to the server’s network interface.

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How to add an IP address in DirectAdmin