This tutorial was written for those wishing to change their domain when using DirectAdmin as their control panel. Do not use this guide if you are trying to change the hostname for the server, this tutorial will not work.
There are two parts to this tutorial, the first part is if you wish to no longer keep the data and the second part is if you wish to keep the data but change the domain. Please ensure you follow the correct instructions or you may accidentally delete data you want to keep. As always, we recommend taking backups if your data is irreplaceable. Remember, Mean Servers does not take backups of your data unless you subscribe to one of our very inexpensive backup services! Starting at just $1.99/month why wouldn't you want some peace of mind to ensure you data is always secure no matter what?
If You Want A Fresh Slate and Change the Domain
1.) Login to the DirectAdmin control panel, the link is located in your welcome email.
2.) Drop down to the User Level using the right navigation area if you are not yet at the User Level.
3.) Under the Your Account section, click Domain Setup.
4.) Check the checkbox to the right of the domain you wish to delete and then click the Delete button.
5.) You will then be prompted to confirm the deletion, ensure the Delete checkbox is checked and press the Confirm button.
6.) Your domain has now been deleted. Go back to the Domain Setup area and then click Add Another Domain at the top of the page below the static navigation buttons. Follow the onscreen instructions and enter the values you need t setup the domain. Then click the Create button.
7.) You now have a fresh domain account with no data on it.
If You Want to Keep Your Data and Change the Domain
1.) Login to the DirectAdmin control panel, the link is located in your welcome email.
2.) Drop down to the User Level using the right navigation area if you are not yet at the User Level.
3.) Under the Your Account section, click Domain Setup.
4.) Click Change a Domain Name which is near the top of the page under the static navigation buttons.
5.) Select the domain you wish to change from the dropdown menu and then enter the new domain you wish to replace it with. Click the Change button.
6.) Your domain has now been changed but all data remains intact. If you had any email accounts associated with the old domain, you may need to update your username and mail servers in your email client.
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