Login keys let you access DirectAdmin without sharing your main password — useful for developers or temporary access.
Create a login key
- Go to Advanced Features → Login Keys.
- Click Create Login Key.
- Set an expiry date and optional IP restriction.
- Choose permission level — full access or limited to specific features.
- Generate the key and copy the login URL provided.
Security tips
- Set short expiry times for temporary contractors.
- Restrict keys to known IP addresses when possible.
- Revoke keys immediately when no longer needed.
Never post login key URLs in public tickets or chat channels.