Creating an email account in cPanel allows you to use a custom email address (e.g., [email protected]) associated with your domain. This is ideal for professional or personal use.
Follow these steps to create an email account:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the Email Accounts Tool
- Scroll down to the Email section in the cPanel dashboard.
- Click on Email Accounts.
Step 3: Add a New Email Account
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In the Email Accounts interface, locate the section to create a new email account.
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Fill in the required fields:
- Domain: Select the domain for the email address from the dropdown menu (if you have multiple domains).
- Username: Enter the name for your email address (e.g.,
infofor[email protected]). - Password: Enter a strong password or use the Password Generator to create one.
- Storage Space: Specify the mailbox quota (e.g., 500MB, 1GB) or choose Unlimited.
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Click Create to finalize the setup.
Step 4: Access Your Email Account
- After creating the account, you’ll see it listed under the Email Accounts section.
- Use one of the following methods to access the email account:
- Webmail:
- Click Check Email next to the account.
- Choose a webmail client (e.g., Roundcube, Horde) to access your inbox.
- Email Client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird):
- Click Connect Devices next to the account.
- Follow the provided instructions to set up the email account in your preferred email client.
- Webmail:
Step 5: Test the Email Account
- Send a test email to and from the newly created account to ensure it works correctly.
- Check for delivery success in both the inbox and sent folders.
Tips for Managing Email Accounts
- Use Strong Passwords: Ensure the password is strong to prevent unauthorized access.
- Set Quotas: Assign reasonable storage limits to avoid running out of server space.
- Enable Forwarding: If needed, set up email forwarding to redirect messages to another email address.
- Set Up SSL/TLS: Configure your email client to use SSL/TLS for secure connections.
By creating an email account in cPanel, you can maintain a professional appearance and manage communications efficiently using your custom domain.
