Create a New Email Account in cPanel

What is an email account?

An email account is your own mailbox. It has an address, a password and some storage space. With your own domain, your address looks professional. cPanel is the control panel where you manage your hosting.

Steps

1. Log in to cPanel. Your welcome email has the login details. You can also reach it from the client area.
2. Find the Email section.
3. Click Email Accounts.
4. Click the Create button.

   

5. If you have more than one domain, pick the right one in the Domain list.
6. Type a name in the Username box. For example, info or sales. Use letters and numbers only.
7. Choose a password. Click Generate for a strong one, or type your own.
8. Look at the password strength bar. Aim for a strong password.
9. Under storage space, choose how much room the mailbox gets. You can pick a set size or Unlimited, if your plan allows it. Your plan limits the total space.
10. Leave the other options as they are, unless you need a change.
11. Click Create.

You will see a green message when it works. Your new address now appears in the list.

Use the new account

1. In the list, click Check Email next to the address.

   

2. Pick a webmail program such as Roundcube.
3. Your inbox opens right away.

You can also add the account to Outlook or a phone. Click Connect Devices to see the settings.

Good password habits

• Use at least 12 characters.
• Mix capital letters, small letters, numbers and symbols.
• Do not reuse a password from another site.

If you get an error

The name may already exist, or it may have a bad character. Try another name. If your plan has a limit on email accounts, delete one you do not need, or ask Hostvento support.

Quick recap

• Open cPanel, then Email Accounts, then Create.
• Choose the domain, username, password and storage.
• Click Create.
• Use Check Email to open the inbox.