One of the great perks of having your own domain is creating professional email addresses like yourname@yourdomain.com. With cPanel, setting up and managing these accounts is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Log In to Your cPanel Account
- Go to
yourdomain.com/cpanelin your web browser. - Enter your username and password.
- Click “Log in” to access your cPanel dashboard.
2. Find the Email Section
- Once inside cPanel, scroll down or use the search bar to find the “Email” section.
- Click on “Email Accounts.”
3. Create a New Email Account
- Click the “Create” Button (usually at the top right).
- Choose the Domain you want to use if you have multiple domains.
- Enter the Username
- For example, enter “info” to create info@yourdomain.com.
- Set a Password
- Use the generator for a strong password or create your own.
- Set Mailbox Storage Space (optional)
- You can limit the mailbox size or leave it as “Unlimited.”
- Click “Create”
- That’s it! Your new email account is ready to use.
4. Managing Email Accounts
After creating accounts, you’ll see a list of all emails under “Email Accounts.” Here’s what you can do next:
A. Accessing Webmail
- Next to the email account, click “Check Email” to log into webmail (usually via Roundcube or Horde).
- You can send, receive, and organize your emails directly from your browser.
B. Changing Passwords
- Click “Manage” next to the account.
- Enter a new password and save changes.
C. Adjusting Mailbox Quota
- In the “Manage” area, you can increase or decrease the storage limit for each account.
D. Setting Up Email on Devices
- Click “Connect Devices” for instructions and automatic configuration scripts for Outlook, Apple Mail, and other email clients.
- You’ll also find manual settings (IMAP, SMTP, POP3) if you prefer to set things up yourself.
E. Deleting an Email Account
- Click “Manage” next to the account.
- Scroll down and click “Delete Email Account” if you no longer need it.
5. Useful Tips
- Use Strong Passwords: This helps keep your email secure.
- Regularly Clean Up: Delete old or unused accounts to free up space and reduce clutter.
- Set Up Forwarders or Autoresponders: These features, also found in the Email section, let you automatically forward emails or send out-of-office replies.
Final Thoughts
With cPanel, creating and managing professional email addresses is just a few clicks away. Whether you’re setting up your first account or managing a team, you’ll find all the tools you need right at your fingertips.
