Setting Up an Email using cPanel
Setting Up an Email using cPanel
Log In to cPanel
- Access your cPanel login page. Use the following link as an example http://yourdomain.com:2083 or through your client control panel.
- Enter your username and password, then click "Log in."
Navigate to the Email Accounts Section
- Once logged in, locate the "Email" section in the cPanel dashboard.
- Click on "Email Accounts."
Create a New Email Account
- In the "Email Accounts" page, click the "Create" button to add a new email account.
Fill in the Email Account Details
- Username: Enter the desired email address (e.g., info if you want info@yourdomain.com).
- Password: Enter a strong password for the email account.
- Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm.
- Storage Space: Set a mailbox quota (limit on storage space) or leave it as unlimited.
Create the Account
- After filling in all the required details, click the "Create" button at the bottom of the form.
- The new email account will be created and listed under the "Email Accounts" section.
Accessing the Email Account
- You can access the new email account via webmail. Typically, webmail access is available at http://yourdomain.com/webmail/ or through a mail client of your choice.
- Use the full email address and the password you set to log in.
If you would like a guide on how you can add your email account on a platform like Outlook, click here
Additional Email Management Features
Editing Mailboxes: You can edit existing email accounts by clicking the "Manage" button next to the account in the "Email Accounts" page.
Deleting Mailboxes: To delete an email account, click the "Manage" button next to the account and then select "Delete Email Account."
Autoresponders and Forwarders:
- Autoresponders: Go to the "Autoresponders" section under the "Email" category to set automatic responses for your email accounts.
- Forwarders: Navigate to the "Forwarders" section to forward emails from one address to another.
By following these steps, you can create and manage email accounts using cPanel effectively.