Creating Email Accounts in cPanel Print

Prerequisites

• An active hosting account with SmartHostee

• A registered domain name connected to your hosting

• Access to cPanel

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Log in to your SmartHostee client area.

2. Open cPanel from your hosting dashboard.

Step 2: Access Email Accounts

1. In cPanel, locate the Email section.

2. Click Email Accounts.

Step 3: Create a New Email Account

1. Click Create.

2. Select the domain name from the dropdown menu.

3. Enter the email username (e.g., support).

4. Set a strong password or use the password generator.

5. Define the mailbox storage quota (or select unlimited if available).

6. Click Create to finalize.

Accessing the Email Account

Using Webmail

• Visit https://yourdomain.com/webmail

• Log in using the full email address and password

Supported webmail clients typically include Roundcube, Horde, or similar interfaces.

Using Email Clients

You can configure the email account on:

• Outlook

• Gmail (via mail fetch or SMTP)

• Apple Mail

• Mobile devices

Server settings (IMAP, POP3, SMTP) are available in cPanel under Connect Devices.

Important Notes

• Use strong passwords to prevent unauthorized access

• Monitor mailbox storage to avoid delivery issues

• Ensure MX records are correctly configured for email delivery

Expected Outcome

You will have a fully functional professional email address ready for sending and receiving messages using your domain.