Email Management in cPanel

Introduction

Professional email addresses like info@yourdomain.com add credibility to your brand and help you communicate effectively. With cPanel’s built-in Email Management tools, you can easily create, access, and manage all your domain-based email accounts — without needing third-party services.

Whether you want to set up mailboxes, forwarders, autoresponders, or spam filters, cPanel provides all the tools in one place.

How to Create an Email Account in cPanel

1. Log in to your cPanel account

2. Go to the "Email" section

3. Click on Email Accounts

4. Click Create

5. Select your domain name

6. Enter your desired email name (e.g., support@yourdomain.com)

7. Set a strong password or use the generator

8. (Optional) Set mailbox storage space or choose "Unlimited"

9. Click Create

Your email account is now ready!

How to Access Webmail

1. In Email Accounts, click Check Email next to your address

2. Choose a webmail client (e.g., Roundcube)

3. You’ll be logged into your inbox

Or access it via direct link:
https://yourdomain.com/webmail

How to Set Up Email Forwarders

Want emails sent to one address to be automatically sent to another?

1. In cPanel, go to Forwarders

2. Click Add Forwarder

3. Enter the source address and the destination email

4. Click Add Forwarder

Great for receiving support@ emails in your personal inbox!

Set Up Autoresponders (Out-of-Office Replies)

1. Go to Autoresponders in cPanel

2. Click Add Autoresponder

3. Fill in details like:

   • Email address

   • From name

   • Subject line

   • Message body (e.g., "Thank you for reaching out...")

4. Set the time interval and start/end times

5. Click Create

Spam Filters and Protection

1. Go to Spam Filters in cPanel

2. Enable SpamAssassin to filter out unwanted emails

3. Configure the sensitivity score (lower = stricter)

4. Use blacklists and whitelists to block or allow specific addresses

How to Connect Email with Outlook or Gmail

You can use your domain email with third-party apps.

• Go to Email Accounts → Connect Devices

• Choose your preferred client (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.)

• Use the manual settings provided (IMAP/SMTP info)

• For Gmail, add your domain email in Gmail settings → Accounts and Import → Check mail from other accounts

Tips & Best Practices

• Always use a strong password for your mailbox

• Regularly check storage limits to avoid bounced messages

• Use forwarders for backup or team sharing

• Use autoresponders when you're on vacation or offline

• Monitor spam settings to keep your inbox clean

✅ Conclusion

With cPanel’s Email Management tools, you can create a professional communication system in minutes. Whether you're running a business, support desk, or blog, having full control over your email accounts boosts both credibility and functionality.