Step-by-Step: Creating Email Accounts in cPanel
1. Log in to cPanel
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Visit your cPanel login URL (e.g.,
https://yourdomainname.com:2083) -
Enter your domain email address (e.g.,
example@yourdomainname.com) -
Enter your password
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Click Log In
2. Navigate to Email Settings
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Once inside cPanel, scroll down to the “Email” section
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Click on “Email Accounts”
3. Create a New Email Account
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Click the “Create” button (usually top-right)
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Fill in the following fields:
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Domain: Select the domain (e.g.,
yourdomainname.com) -
Username: Enter the desired email prefix (e.g.,
info,sales) -
Password: Enter a secure password or click “Generate” to auto-create one
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4. Save the Account
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Click “Create” at the bottom of the form
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You’ll see a confirmation message and the new email will appear in the list
5. Access the Email
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You can now access the email via:
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Webmail (e.g.,
https://yourdomainname.com/webmail) -
Email clients like Outlook or Thunderbird using IMAP/SMTP settings
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