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title: How do I reset an email account password in DirectAdmin?
description: "If you or a team member is locked out of a mailbox, or you simply want to tighten security, you can reset any email account's password in DirectAdmin in a few clicks. This is separate from your main DirectAdmin login.…"
url: "https://disoh.com/no/support/how-do-i-reset-an-email-account-password-in-directadmin/"
updated: "2026-07-22"
category: Webhosting
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# How do I reset an email account password in DirectAdmin?

If you or a team member is locked out of a mailbox, or you simply want to tighten security, you can reset any email account's password in DirectAdmin in a few clicks. This is separate from your main DirectAdmin login. This guide explains how.

## Resetting an email password

1. Log in to DirectAdmin (usually *yourdomain.com:2222*).
2. Go to **Account Manager** and click **E-mail Accounts**.
3. Find the mailbox in the list.
4. Click the options or gear icon and choose to change the password (or use the modify option).
5. Enter a new, strong password and save.

## Update your devices afterwards

After changing a mailbox password, any device or app using that account will stop sending and receiving until you update it. Remember to update the password in:

- Your phone or tablet mail app.
- Desktop clients such as Outlook or Apple Mail.
- Webmail, if it has saved credentials.

## Tips

- Use a unique password for each mailbox.
- Reset immediately if you suspect an account was compromised.
- Keep a secure record so you can update your devices.

## Troubleshooting

- **Mail stopped working after the change:** update the password in every mail app that uses the account.
- **Still cannot send:** confirm the outgoing (SMTP) settings and password match.

## Need help?

If a mailbox will not work after a reset, our support team can confirm the correct settings over live chat.