How to Set Up Email Accounts in cPanel or DirectAdmin
Setting up email accounts in cPanel or DirectAdmin is straightforward. Both control panels allow you to manage professional email addresses for your domain. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for both control panels.
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Setting Up Email Accounts in cPanel
Log in to cPanel:
- Navigate to your cPanel login page or use our quick links under Client Area.
- If you follow the Client Area link, you won’t have to remember any more usernames or passwords; just follow the Service you need to access under the My Services menu.
Navigate to the Email Section:
Create a New Email Account:
Click the “+ Create” button.
Choose the domain you want to create the email account (if multiple domains are hosted).
Enter the desired email address (e.g., info or sales without the need to add the domainname.tld)
Set a strong password or use the password generator.
Optionally, specify a storage quota for the email account.
Click “Create” to finalize the setup.
Access Your New Email Account:
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Setting Up Email Accounts in DirectAdmin
Log in to DirectAdmin:
- Navigate to the login page or use our quick links under Client Area.
- Enter your username and password.
Go to the Email Section:
Create a New Email Account:
Click the “Create Account” button.
Enter the desired email address.
Set a password or use the password generator.
Define the mailbox quota (optional).
Click “Create” to complete the setup.
Access Your New Email Account:
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Configuring an Email Client
To use an email client like Outlook, Thunderbird, or your mobile device:
Gather Your Email Settings:
- Incoming Mail Server: mail.yourdomain.com
- Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): mail.yourdomain.com
- Username: Your desired email address (e.g. info or sales without the need to add the domainname.tld)
- Password: The password you set during account creation.
- Protocol: IMAP (recommended) or POP3.
- Port Settings:
- IMAP: Port 993 (SSL) or Port 143 (non-SSL).
- POP3: Port 995 (SSL) or Port 110 (non-SSL).
- SMTP: Port 465 (SSL) or Port 587 (TLS).
Add the Account to Your Client:
Test Your Configuration:
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect Login: Double-check your username and password.
Connection Issues: Ensure you use the correct mail server and port settings.
Quota Exceeded: Increase the storage quota if your mailbox is full.
If you experience any difficulties, please contact our support team for assistance.
