How to Create/Delete an Email Account and Change its Password in cPanel

Overview

This article explains how to create or delete an email account and change its password in cPanel. Email accounts in cPanel allow you to manage personalized email addresses using your domain name. You can access them through webmail or configure them in third-party email clients like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail.

Notes
Make sure to use a strong password to secure your email account.
Deleted accounts cannot be recovered. Always back up important emails before deletion.
You can manage sending, receiving, and storage restrictions from the Manage screen of each email account.

Access Email Accounts Management

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Under the Email section, click Email Accounts.
3. The Email Accounts interface will appear, allowing you to create, manage, or delete email accounts.

Create an Email Account

1. Click the Create button.
2. On the Create New Email Account page:
   • Domain: Select the domain for the new email account.
   • Username: Enter the desired email name (letters, numbers, underscores, periods, and hyphens allowed).
   • Password:
     • Enter a secure password manually, or
     • Use the Generate option for a random strong password.
     • Alternatively, you can allow the user to set their own password via an email link.
   • Storage Space:
     • Set a storage limit (e.g., 250 MB), or choose Unlimited.
   • Plus Addressing: Enable or disable automatic folder creation for plus addressing.
   • Send Welcome Email: Optionally send a welcome message with setup instructions.
3. Click the Create button to finish.
4. (Optional) Check Stay on this page after I click Create if you want to remain on the current screen.

Delete an Email Account

1. Locate the email account in the list.
2. Click the Manage button next to it.
3. Scroll down and click Delete Email Account.
4. Confirm deletion by clicking Delete in the confirmation prompt.

Change an Email Account Password

1. In the Email Accounts section, click Manage next to the email account.
2. Under the SECURITY section, enter a new password in the New Password field.
3. Click Update Email Settings to save the changes.