Customizing the Appearance of the DirectAdmin Control Panel

• Step-by-Step Guide
• Customization Options
• Applying the Changes
• Additional Information
• Instructional Video

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Log in at https://voorbeeld.cc:2222 (or via Single Sign-On (SSO))

• Or log in as user admin at https://mvm-klantnaam1.srvnl.nl:2222.

2. In the left menu, click Admin Tools.
3. Then click Skin Manager.
4. In the right-hand menu, click Customize Evolution Skin.

Customization Options

• Layout: Choose your preferred layout style (such as Standard, Sidebar, Icons Grid, Hybrid, or Refreshed).
• Date Formats: Configure how dates and times are displayed.
• Widgets: Select which widgets should appear on the control panel homepage.
• Help Links: Customize help links to point to your own knowledge base or support page.
• Colors: Adjust theme colors to match your branding.
• CSS Styles: Add your own CSS to modify fonts or styles.
• Icons: Upload custom icons to replace the default ones.
• Logo: Upload your own logo (displayed on the login page and sidebar).
• Menu: Customize the control panel menu to hide or add menu items.
• Login Page: Customize the login page (only available on Managed VPS).

Applying the Changes

1. After making your customizations, return to the Skin Manager page.
2. Select the Evolution skin and click Apply to me to apply the changes to your account.
3. If satisfied:

• Click again and choose Set Global to set it as the default theme.
• Use Apply to All Users to apply it to all existing users.

• (Managed VPS only) If you have reseller accounts, repeat these steps for each reseller account.

Additional Information

• Reseller Hosting: Replace voorbeeld.cc with your own domain name.
• Managed VPS: Replace mvm-klantnaamX.srvnl.nl with your VPS hostname.

(You can find your hostname via Mijn Xynta > Managed VPS).

If you have any questions or need assistance customizing DirectAdmin, feel free to contact us!

🎦 Instructional Video

Updated on: 22/05/2025