How to create an email account in cpanel Print

How to Create an Email Account from cPanel (Step-by-Step Guide)

What is cPanel Email?

cPanel allows you to create custom email addresses using your domain name, e.g.
info@yourdomain.com, support@yourdomain.com
This makes your business look more professional and trustworthy.

Requirements

Before you begin, make sure:

• You have access to your cPanel login

• Your domain is active and properly connected to the hosting

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Open your browser

2. Go to:
   https://yourdomain.com/cpanel
   or
   login from your dashboard

3. Enter your cPanel username and password

4. Click Log in

Step 2: Locate the Email Section

1. On the cPanel dashboard, scroll down

2. Find the section labeled Email

3. Click on Email Accounts

Step 3: Create a New Email Account

1. Click the Create button

2. Select the domain (if you have more than one)

Step 4: Enter Email Details

Fill in the following:

• Username
  Example: info, admin, sales

• Domain
  Example: @yourdomain.com

• Password

  • Use a strong password

  • Or click Generate to auto-create one

• Storage Space

  • Choose Unlimited or set a limit (e.g. 1GB)

  • For business emails, unlimited is recommended

Step 5: Create the Email

1. Review the details

2. Click Create

3. You’ll see a confirmation message once successful

✅ Your email account is now active.

Step 6: Access Your Email (Webmail)

You can check the email immediately:

1. Go to:
   https://yourdomain.com/webmail

2. Log in with:

   • Email address (e.g. info@yourdomain.com)

   • Email password

3. Choose a webmail app (Roundcube is common)

Step 7: Use the Email on Phone or Gmail (Optional)

From Email Accounts in cPanel:

1. Click Connect Devices

2. Copy the IMAP/SMTP settings

3. Use them in:

   • Gmail

   • Outlook

   • Android or iPhone mail apps