Changing the password of an email account in Plesk is a simple process. Follow the steps below to update the password for any email account hosted on your server:
Step-by-Step Guide to Change Your Email Account Password in Plesk:
Step 1: Log in to Plesk
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Open your web browser and navigate to your Plesk login page. The URL is typically:
https://your-domain.com:8443
(Replaceyour-domain.comwith your actual domain or server IP address.) -
Enter your Plesk admin credentials (username and password) to log in.
Step 2: Go to the "Mail" Section
- After logging in, click on the "Mail" tab from the main menu of Plesk.
- This will show you a list of all email accounts for the domains on your Plesk server.
Step 3: Select the Domain
- Find the domain that contains the email account you want to change the password for (e.g.,
example.com). - Click on the domain name to access the mail settings for that domain.
Step 4: Select the Email Account
- Under the "Mail" section, locate the email account for which you want to change the password.
- Click on the email address (e.g.,
[email protected]) to open its settings.
Step 5: Change the Email Password
- In the email account settings page, you’ll see an option to change the email password.
- Look for a field like "New password" or "Password".
- Enter a new strong password for the email account. You may be asked to confirm the new password in a second field.
- Plesk may show a password strength indicator to help you choose a secure password.
Step 6: Save the Changes
- After entering the new password, click "OK" or "Apply" to save the changes.
- The new password will be applied to the email account.
Step 7: Update Email Client Settings (If Applicable)
- If you use an email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc.) or mobile device to access the email account, you will need to update the password in those clients with the new one.
- This is important because the old password will no longer work after the change.
Step 8: Test the Email Account
- Try logging into the email account via webmail (
https://your-domain.com:2096) or using an email client to ensure the new password is working. - Send and receive test emails to verify that the email account is functioning properly with the new password.
Additional Notes:
- Password Strength: Ensure the new password is strong and secure. A strong password typically includes a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Email Clients: Don’t forget to update the password settings on any email clients (e.g., Outlook, mobile devices) where the email account is configured.
- Password Recovery: If you forget your email password, you can always reset it from the Plesk control panel by following these steps.
By following these steps, you can easily change the password for your email account in Plesk and ensure that your email security is up to date.
