15. How to Use cPanel to Manage Email Accounts Print

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Managing email accounts in cPanel is a straightforward process. This guide will help you create, manage, and delete email accounts, as well as access your email through webmail.


Creating an Email Account in cPanel:

  1. Log into cPanel.

  2. In the Email section, click on Email Accounts.

  3. Click on + Create.

  4. Enter the desired email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.com) and select the domain (if you have more than one).

  5. Set a strong password or generate one using the password generator.

  6. Specify the Mailbox Quota (the maximum space for this account).

  7. Click Create.

Your email account will now be created and listed under the Email Accounts section.


Accessing Your Email Using Webmail:

  1. In cPanel, go to Email Accounts.

  2. Next to your newly created email account, click on Check Email.

  3. Select your preferred webmail app (e.g., Roundcube, Horde, or SquirrelMail).

  4. You will be redirected to the selected webmail interface where you can check, send, and manage your emails.


Managing Email Accounts:

  • Changing Password: Click Manage next to the email account, and then select Change Password.

  • Email Forwarders: Set up email forwarding to another account via Email Forwarders in the Email section.

  • Auto-Responders: Set up vacation messages through Autoresponders to send automatic replies to incoming emails.


Deleting an Email Account:

  1. Go to Email Accounts in cPanel.

  2. Find the email account you want to delete and click Manage.

  3. Click Delete next to the email account.

  4. Confirm the deletion.


???? Additional Tips:

  • Regularly clean up your email accounts to avoid reaching your storage limit.

  • Use secure passwords for email accounts and enable two-factor authentication (if available).

  • Set up Email Forwarders if you want to consolidate multiple email addresses into one inbox.


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