How to Add MIME Types in DirectAdmin

What Are MIME Types?

MIME Types (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) tell a web browser how to handle and display different types of files on your website.

In simple terms, MIME Types explain what kind of file is being sent from the server to the browser.

Examples of Common MIME Types

File Extension

MIME Type

Purpose

.html

text/html

Web pages

.css

text/css

Stylesheets

.js

application/javascript

JavaScript files

.json

application/json

API data

.pdf

application/pdf

PDF documents

.mp4

video/mp4

Video files

.svg

image/svg+xml

SVG images

Why Are MIME Types Important?

MIME Types help to:
✔ Display files correctly in browsers
✔ Improve website compatibility
✔ Enable file downloads
✔ Fix file loading issues
✔ Support new or custom file formats

Without the correct MIME Type, browsers may fail to open or download files properly.

How to Add MIME Types in DirectAdmin

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

Access your DirectAdmin control panel using your hosting credentials.

Step 2: Go to “MIME Types”

From the dashboard:

Click Advanced Features
Select MIME Types



Step 3: Add a New MIME Type

You will see a form with two main fields:

  • MIME Type
    Example: application/font-woff2

  • Extension
    Example: woff2

Do not include the dot (.) in the extension.

Step 4: Click “Add”

Once added, DirectAdmin will apply the new MIME Type immediately.

Common MIME Types You May Need

Here are some frequently added MIME Types:

application/font-woff → woff

application/font-woff2 → woff2

application/json → json

image/svg+xml → svg

video/mp4 → mp4

audio/mpeg → mp3

 

How to Edit or Remove MIME Types

  1. Return to Advanced Features → MIME Types

  2. Locate the MIME Type

  3. Click Delete or Edit

Changes take effect instantly.

Important Tips

  • Always double-check MIME Type values before adding

  • Incorrect MIME Types can cause files to break

  • Only add MIME Types when necessary

  • Default MIME Types should not be removed

Summary

MIME Types define how files are interpreted by browsers.
In DirectAdmin, you can add them by:

  1. Logging in

  2. Going to Advanced Features → MIME Types

  3. Entering the MIME Type and extension

  4. Clicking Add

This ensures your website files load and function correctly.

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