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Managing e-mail accounts in cPanel

cPanel makes it easy to create, modify, and delete e‑mail accounts for your domains. You can also set quotas, reset passwords, and access webmail directly.

Creating an E‑mail Account

Section titled “Creating an E‑mail Account”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

  2. On the Tools page, in the Email section, click Email Accounts.

  3. Click Create.

  4. From the Domain menu, select the domain for the new account.

    • If the domain doesn’t appear, check your subdomain or alias configuration.

  5. Enter a Username (e.g., info@example.com).

    • Note: You cannot use cpanel as a username.

  6. Set the Password:

    • Either type one manually, or click Generate for a strong password.
    • Alternatively, send a login link to an alternate e‑mail address.

  7. Under Optional Settings:

    • Set a Storage Quota (or choose Unlimited).
    • Enable Plus Addressing (auto‑create folders for addresses like user+sales@example.com).
    • Choose to send a welcome e‑mail with client setup instructions.

  8. Click Create.

Modifying an E‑mail Account

Section titled “Modifying an E‑mail Account”

  1. Log in to cPanel → Email Accounts.

  2. Locate the account → click Manage.

  3. Options include:

    • Check Email → access webmail directly.
    • Change Password → update credentials under Security.
    • Change Quota → adjust storage under Storage.
    • Set Restrictions → enable/disable incoming mail, outgoing mail, or logins.
    • Plus Addressing Options → adjust subaddressing behavior.

  4. Click Update Email Settings to save changes.

Deleting an E‑mail Account

Section titled “Deleting an E‑mail Account”
  1. Log in to cPanel → Email Accounts.
  2. Locate the account → click Manage.
  3. Scroll to Delete Email Account.
  4. Click Delete Email Account → confirm deletion.

Warning: Deleting an account permanently removes all stored e‑mails (inbox, sent, drafts). Download or back up important messages first.