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# Customizing the Appearance of the DirectAdmin Control Panel

||| ℹ️ **Note:** This article applies to our Reseller Hosting and Managed VPS packages.
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* [Step-by-Step Guide](#3-step-by-step-guide)
* [Customization Options](#3-customization-options)
* [Applying the Changes](#3-applying-the-changes)
* [Additional Information](#3-additional-information)
* [Instructional Video](#3-instructional-video)
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### 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**.
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### 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).
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### 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.

| 📌 **Note:**

* (Managed VPS only) If you have reseller accounts, repeat these steps for each reseller account.
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### 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](https://mijn.xynta.com/managed-vps)).

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

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