Detailed Guide: Enable One-Click Login To phpMyAdmin In Directadmin

Managing MySQL databases is an essential part of running websites on affordable VPS. With phpMyAdmin, this management becomes much easier. However, having to log in multiple times can be annoying and time-consuming. This article will guide you on how to enable the One-Click login to phpMyAdmin feature in Directadmin, helping you access your database management system quickly and efficiently.

What Is The One-Click Login To phpMyAdmin Feature?

One-Click login to phpMyAdmin is a feature that allows Directadmin users to access phpMyAdmin directly without having to re-enter login information. This helps save time and increases work efficiency when managing MySQL databases on your VPS.

Benefits Of Enabling One-Click Login

• Saves login time, increases work efficiency
• Reduces the risk of forgetting phpMyAdmin passwords
• Simplifies database management processes
• Seamless integration between Directadmin and phpMyAdmin
• Suitable for affordable VPS users who need to manage multiple websites

Requirements Before Enabling The Feature

Before configuring One-Click login, you need to ensure the following conditions:

• Directadmin version 1.60.4 or higher installed
• phpMyAdmin installed on the server
• Access to Directadmin Admin account
• Verify that MySQL connection is functioning normally

Detailed Guide To Enable One-Click Login To phpMyAdmin

Method 1: Configuration Via Command Line

If you are a professional VPS SSD user and familiar with command lines, this method will be more effective:

1. Connect via SSH to your VPS server with root privileges
2. Navigate to the directadmin directory:

   cd /usr/local/directadmin/

3. Adjust the one_click_pma_login configuration to 1 (Activate):

   ./directadmin set one_click_pma_login 1

4. Restart the Directadmin service:

   systemctl restart directadmin

5. Navigate to the custombuild directory, reinstall phpMyAdmin and reload the appropriate default configuration:

   cd /usr/local/directadmin/custombuild
   ./build update
   ./build phpmyadmin
   ./build rewrite_confs

Testing The One-Click Login Feature

After completing the configuration, you need to check if the feature is working:

Log in to your directadmin account and access the Account Manager feature (Number 1) and go to MySQL Management (Number 2) to see your current database list and the quick access button to PhpMyAdmin (number 3) as shown in the image below.

When you click on the phpMyAdmin logo, you will access it directly without going through any login steps.

Troubleshooting When Enabling One-Click Login

If you encounter issues during configuration, try the following solutions:

Issue 1: phpMyAdmin Login Screen Still Appears

• Check the directadmin.conf and options.conf configuration
• Ensure that the Directadmin service has been restarted
• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Check if the phpMyAdmin version is compatible

Issue 2: Error Connecting To Database

• Check if the MySQL service is running:

  systemctl status mysqld

  or

  systemctl status mariadb

• Check the phpMyAdmin configuration file:

  cat /var/www/html/phpmyadmin/config.inc.php

• Ensure that the MySQL connection information is correct

Security Optimization When Using One-Click Login

When enabling the One-Click login feature, you need to note some security issues:

• Configure session timeout in phpMyAdmin
• Restrict IPs allowed to access Directadmin and phpMyAdmin
• Use SSL to encrypt connections
• Regularly update Directadmin and phpMyAdmin to the latest versions
• Create strong passwords for Directadmin accounts

Benefits Of One-Click Login For Affordable VPS Users

When using affordable VPS from ThueVPSGiaRe.Org, enabling the One-Click login feature brings many benefits:

• Reduces time spent managing multiple websites on the same VPS
• Simplifies database backup and restoration processes
• Increases work efficiency with projects having multiple databases
• Minimizes security risks by not having to enter passwords multiple times
• Optimizes workflows for website administrators

Conclusion

Enabling the One-Click login to phpMyAdmin feature in Directadmin is an effective way to optimize MySQL database management processes on affordable VPS. With the detailed guide in this article, you can easily configure and enjoy the convenience this feature brings.

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