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How do I add an email account in cPanel?Print

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Want to send and receive emails using your custom domain? Creating an email account in cPanel is easy and gives you a professional address like [email protected]. Follow our simple step‑by‑step guide from Essex Web Hosts to set it up in minutes—no tech talk required!

Quick Tip: Use a secure password and check mailbox quota to avoid reaching your storage limit later on.

What's Inside

  • ✅ Log in to cPanel
  • ✅ Navigate to Email Accounts
  • ✅ Create your email account
  • ✅ Set mailbox quota
  • ✅ Access your email

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

1. Log in to cPanel

Open your Essex Web Hosts control panel and log in to cPanel using your account credentials.

2. Go to Email Accounts

Scroll down to the “Email” section and click on “Email Accounts.” This is where you manage all your email addresses.

3. Click “Create” (or “+ Create”)

On the Email Accounts page, click the “Create” button to add a new email address under your domain.

4. Enter email details

Choose your new email (e.g., [email protected]), set a strong password, and optionally adjust the mailbox quota.

5. Create account and access settings

Click “Create” to finish. Once created, you can configure your mailbox settings or set up email forwarding or autoresponders.

Final Tips from Essex Web Hosts

  • Use a secure password—avoid names or common words.
  • Keep track of mailbox quotas to avoid full inboxes.
  • Need help setting up email in Outlook or mobile? Reach out to us.
Need Help? Contact Essex Web Hosts Support

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