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What control panel is used on free hosting accounts?

Find out which panel lets you easily manage your website at no cost.

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Why is it important to know this?

When you start with a free hosting plan, one of the first steps is learning how to use the control panel. This panel is the tool that lets you upload your site, create email accounts, install WordPress, and much more.

For Bacan.com, all free hosting accounts use the DirectAdmin panel. Here is why that is a great advantage and how you can start using it.

What is DirectAdmin and what can you do with it?

DirectAdmin is a web hosting control panel designed to be fast, simple, and efficient. Although it is lightweight, it has all the essential features you need to manage your website professionally — even on free plans.

With DirectAdmin you can:

  1. Upload files easily: Use the File Manager to load your site without needing external software.

  2. Create email accounts: In minutes, you can have your custom email (for example: info@yourdomain.com).

  3. Install WordPress with a single click: Thanks to the built-in automatic installer.

  4. Manage MySQL databases: Create and manage your databases via phpMyAdmin.

  5. Configure domains and subdomains: If you have your own domain, you can point it without complications.

  6. Protect your site with HTTPS: Generate free SSL certificates easily from the panel.

How to access DirectAdmin on your free account

  1. Check your email
    After activating your free account, you will receive an email with your DirectAdmin access credentials.

  2. Log in to the panel
    Go to the provided URL and enter your username and password.

  3. Explore the panel
    You will see a menu with sections such as «File Manager», «Email Accounts», «Domains», etc. Everything is organised so you can find what you need quickly.

Useful tips to get started

  • Use strong passwords when creating email accounts or databases.

  • Back up your files regularly.

  • Check the information icons inside the panel — many features include a brief explanation.

  • If you get lost, our technical support team is ready to help you.

Remember

If you are using a free hosting plan at Bacan.com, you already have a powerful and easy-to-use tool at your disposal: DirectAdmin. It is ideal for starting your web project without complications.