How to Create an Email Account in cPanel

Introduction

Creating an email account in cPanel allows you to set up professional email addresses using your domain (e.g., [email protected]). cPanel provides an easy-to-use interface for managing email accounts, setting storage limits, and configuring access. This guide will walk you through the process of creating an email account in cPanel.

Step 1: Log into cPanel

1. Open your web browser and go to https://yourdomain.com/cpanel.

2. Enter your cPanel username and password.

3. Click Log In to access the cPanel dashboard.

Step 2: Navigate to the Email Accounts Section

1. Once in cPanel, locate the Email section.

2. Click on Email Accounts.

3. You will be directed to the email account management page.

Step 3: Create a New Email Account

1. Click on the Create button.

2. Select the domain for the email address (if you have multiple domains).

3. Enter your desired email address (e.g., [email protected]).

4. Set a strong password or use the Generate Password feature.

5. Choose the Storage Space for the account (e.g., 500MB, 1GB, or unlimited).

6. Click Create to finalize the email account setup.

Step 4: Access Your New Email Account

After creating the email account, you can access it in multiple ways:

1. Using Webmail

1. Go to https://yourdomain.com/webmail.

2. Enter your email address and password.

3. Choose a webmail client (e.g., Roundcube or Horde).

4. Click Open to access your inbox.

2. Configuring in an Email Client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, Thunderbird)

To use your email with a desktop or mobile email client:

1. In cPanel, go to Email Accounts and find your newly created email address.

2. Click Connect Devices.

3. Note the IMAP, POP3, and SMTP server settings provided.

4. Open your email client and enter the settings as prompted.

Step 5: Manage Email Account Settings

Once your email is set up, you can manage it under Email Accounts in cPanel:

• Change Password – Click Manage and update your email password.

• Adjust Storage Limits – Increase or decrease the allocated storage.

• Delete an Email Account – If no longer needed, remove it to free up space.

Step 6: Set Up Email Forwarding (Optional)

1. In cPanel, go to Forwarders under the Email section.

2. Click Add Forwarder.

3. Enter the email address you want to forward emails from.

4. Enter the destination email address where emails should be sent.

5. Click Add Forwarder.

Conclusion

Setting up an email account in cPanel is a straightforward process that allows you to create professional email addresses for your domain. Whether you access it via webmail, an email client, or set up forwarding, cPanel provides all the tools necessary to manage your email effectively.