How to Create & Manage Email Accounts in cPanel
Beginner-friendly guide to creating, configuring, and managing email mailboxes in cPanel.
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Create a New Email Account
- Log in to the new cPanel.
- Go to Email → Email Accounts.
- Click Create.
- Enter the email address and select the domain.
- Create a strong password.
- Set a mailbox quota (or choose unlimited).
- Click Create.
Note: Mail delivery only works if the domain’s MX records point to this server.
Access Webmail
- Go to Email → Email Accounts.
- Click Check Email on the mailbox.
- Select Roundcube (recommended).
Or directly:
https://example.com/webmail
Email Settings & Client Configuration
In Email Accounts click Connect Devices to view automatic and manual settings.
| Protocol | Server | Port / Security |
|---|---|---|
| IMAP | mail.example.com | 993 / SSL |
| POP3 | mail.example.com | 995 / SSL |
| SMTP | mail.example.com | 465 SSL / 587 TLS |
Replace mail.example.com with your actual server hostname.
