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How to create an Email Account in cPanel
Introduction
Creating an email account in your cPanel is a quick and straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the steps to establish a new email account, ensuring you’re up and running in no time.
Prerequisite
Before you begin, make sure you have access to your cPanel account. You should know your cPanel login credentials, as these are necessary to access the dashboard where you can create and manage email accounts.
Steps to Create an Email Account in cPanel
Step 1: Navigate to the Email Accounts icon.
1. Login to cPanel and select Email Accounts icon located in the Email section.
click Email Accounts in the Email section
Step 2: Provide the desired Email Address
1. first, click on ‘+Create’.
2. Username: in the username field, enter the username that you want to use before the “@” symbol. Your email address will start with this username (username@domain.com).
e.g. if you desired “test@domain.com,” only enter “test.”
Password: Choose a strong password for your email. The Strength Bar will display the quality of your password.
creating an email account
Step 3: Select your Mailbox Quota
1. Proceed to Optional Settings and click on ‘Edit Settings’. If you often send large files via email, you may want to increase the Storage Space to 1GB or more, or even choose “Unlimited” if your hosting plan permits.
2. You can allocate a quota of up to 4096 GB (4TB) for a 64-bit system. Quotas exceeding this level require you to opt for the “Unlimited” option.
3. After configuring your mailbox quota in cPanel, proceed to click on ‘+Create’.
Storage Settings
Step 4: Confirmation of Email Account Creation
1. Upon clicking ‘+Create’ a confirmation message will appear indicating the successful creation of the account.
a message stating that the account has been successfully created is displayed.
2. Once the email account is set up, you have the option to check email, manage and connect devices for the email account.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created an email account in cPanel. This process not only enables effective digital communication but also allows you to tailor your account settings to your specific needs. Remember to maintain regular password updates and monitor your account for optimal security and efficiency.