# How do I sign in to my DirectAdmin panel?

https://www.seturack.com/en/knowledgebase/article/how-do-i-set-up-my-directadmin-panel

1. In the panel, open **My servers** and click your server.
2. On the **Overview** tab, wait for the **App** row to say "DirectAdmin is ready". The page refreshes itself.
3. Open the link in the **Panel address** row. This address is a one-time setup page. Once the panel is installed, you sign in with the **Login** and **Password** rows.

## License and finishing the install

DirectAdmin does not install without a license. Your server waits with its installer open and ready:

1. Enter the license key you got from DirectAdmin on the page that opens.
2. Installation runs in your browser. When it ends, sign in to the panel on port **2222**.

The license fee is not part of your order and is paid directly to DirectAdmin. Your license must list this server's IP address.

## Good to know

- DirectAdmin needs at least 4 GB of memory and 4 GB of swap. The swap is created during setup.
- When installation ends, DirectAdmin installs and manages its own firewall (CSF).

**No server yet?** [Order a server with DirectAdmin installed](https://www.seturack.com/en/directadmin-vps): you choose the size and pay for what you choose.