Creating custom email addresses using your domain adds a professional touch to your online presence. This guide will show you how to create, access, and manage your email accounts in cPanel.
How to Create an Email Account
-
Log in to your cPanel account.
-
Scroll down to the Email section.
-
Click on Email Accounts.
-
Click the Create button.
-
Fill out the form:
-
Choose your domain (if you have multiple)
-
Enter a username (e.g., info, contact, yourname)
-
Set a strong password or use the generator
-
Set a storage limit or leave it unlimited
-
-
Click Create at the bottom.
Your new email account is ready to use.
Accessing Webmail
You can access your email online without any external software:
-
Go to:
yourdomain.com/webmail -
Log in with your full email address and password
Alternatively:
-
In cPanel > Email Accounts > Click Check Email next to the account
Choose your preferred webmail application (Horde or Roundcube). Most users prefer Roundcube for its modern interface.
Using Your Email on Mobile or Desktop
You can connect your email to apps like Outlook, Apple Mail, or mobile devices.
To get your configuration details:
-
Go to Email Accounts in cPanel
-
Click Connect Devices next to the email account
-
Use the auto-config scripts or manually enter the IMAP/SMTP settings provided
Managing Your Email Accounts
From the Email Accounts section in cPanel, you can:
-
Change passwords
-
Adjust mailbox quotas
-
Delete unused accounts
-
Configure spam filters and forwarders
Helpful Tips
-
Use strong, unique passwords for every email account
-
Set mailbox size limits if you're managing multiple users on limited disk space
-
Enable auto-responders during vacations or planned absences
-
Create forwarders to redirect mail from one account to another
Need Assistance?
If you're having trouble sending or receiving emails, reach out to our support team. We’ll help verify your settings and troubleshoot any issues.
