How to Change Email/FTP Password Without Logging in to DirectAdmin?

The DirectAdmin is a highly interactive web hosting control panel that enables users to manage their hosting account domain name settings. However, there may be situations where users need to change their email or FTP passwords without logging in to DirectAdmin. Alternative methods are available to accomplish this task, whether due to forgotten login credentials or other reasons. This guide will explore how users can change their email and FTP passwords without accessing DirectAdmin.

Changing Email Password Without Logging in to DirectAdmin

Option 1: Make a Call to the Support

Users may be required to contact the support department of their web hosting provider and ask them to reset their email password. The support team can help establish a new password and inform the user through a secure method.

Option 2: Using Webmail Interface

Some hosting providers, such as Roundcube or Horde, offer a webmail interface. Through it, users can log in to their emails using their credentials and reset their passwords.

Option 3: Accessing Control Panel

Sometimes, a separate control panel ( cPanel or Plesk) is accessible to the user. Here, users can manage their email settings and change passwords, among other things. They can log in to the control panel at their disposal and change their email password; accessing DirectAdmin is unnecessary.

Changing FTP Password Without Logging in to DirectAdmin:

Option 1: Using File Manager

Users can easily log in via FTP to their hosting account if they can use a tool for file managers, such as Filezilla or WinSCP. They can access it using their existing credentials. After the user has signed in, they can change the password by selecting 'Change Password' in the FTP client and then entering a new password.

Option 2: Command Line Interface (CLI)

For advanced users who are conversant with the command line interface, changing the FTP password via SSH (Secure Shell) is an alternative option available. Users are enabled to SSH log in and use commands to update the FTP password on their server.

Option 3: Control Panel Access

Similar to changing email passwords, users may have access to a separate control panel to manage FTP settings. By logging in to this control panel, users can locate the FTP section and update their password without needing to access DirectAdmin.

To Sum It Up!

While DirectAdmin provides a convenient interface for managing web hosting settings, there are instances where users may need to change their email or FTP passwords without logging in to DirectAdmin. Users can easily update their passwords by utilizing alternative methods such as contacting support, webmail interfaces, accessing separate control panels, or leveraging FTP clients and command-line interfaces. You must explore these options and choose the best method for their needs and technical proficiency.