How to Suspend/Unsuspend an Admin Account in DirectAdmin?

Suspending or unsuspending an admin account in DirectAdmin can be essential for maintaining control over user access and ensuring security. Here's how you can do it:

Suspending an Admin Account

Log into DirectAdmin:

• Access the DirectAdmin login page.
• Enter your admin username and password.

Navigate to the Admin Level:

• Ensure you are at the "Admin Level" interface after logging in.

Go to User Management:

• Find and click on the "List Users" link, usually found under the "User Management" or "Account Manager" section.

Select the Admin Account:

• Locate the admin account you wish to suspend in the list of users.
• Click on the username to access the account details.

Suspend the Account:

• On the account details page, find the option to suspend the account.
• Click the "Suspend" button or link.
• Confirm the suspension when prompted.

Verify Suspension:

• Ensure the account status is updated to "Suspended."

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Unsuspending an Admin Account

Log into DirectAdmin:

• Access the DirectAdmin login page.
• Enter your admin username and password.

Navigate to the Admin Level:

• Ensure you are at the "Admin Level" interface after logging in.

Go to User Management:

• Find and click on the "List Users" link, usually found under the "User Management" or "Account Manager" section.

Select the Suspended Admin Account:

• Locate the suspended admin account in the list of users.
• Click on the username to access the account details.

Unsuspend the Account:

• On the account details page, find the option to unsuspend the account.
• Click the "Unsuspend" button or link.
• Confirm the unsuspension when prompted.

Verify Unsuspension:

• Ensure the account status is updated to "Active."

Additional Tips

1. Notifications: Consider notifying the user about the suspension or unsuspension via email for transparency.
2. Audit Logs: Regularly check audit logs to monitor who is suspending or unsuspending accounts for security purposes.
3. Policy Compliance: Ensure that suspensions and unsuspensions are compliant with your organization's policies and procedures.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage the suspension and unsuspension of admin accounts in DirectAdmin, helping maintain security and proper access control within your hosting environment.