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title: How do I create an email account in cPanel?
description: "Creating a professional email address at your own domain (like *you@yourdomain.com*) builds trust and keeps your communication branded. If your hosting uses cPanel, here is how to create a mailbox. ## What you will need - Your cPanel login details.…"
url: "https://disoh.com/support/how-do-i-create-an-email-account-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2026-07-22"
category: Webhosting
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# How do I create an email account in cPanel?

Creating a professional email address at your own domain (like *you@yourdomain.com*) builds trust and keeps your communication branded. If your hosting uses cPanel, here is how to create a mailbox.

## What you will need

- Your cPanel login details.
- A domain already active on your account.

## Step-by-step: create an email account

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the **Email** section, click **Email Accounts**.
3. Click **Create**.
4. Choose the domain and enter the username (the part before the @).
5. Set a strong password.
6. Set the mailbox storage limit, or choose unlimited if allowed.
7. Click **Create**.

## Accessing your new mailbox

- **Webmail:** go to *yourdomain.com/webmail* and log in with the full address and password.
- **Mail client:** use the connection details from the **Connect Devices** link in Email Accounts.

## Recommended mail client settings

- **Incoming (IMAP):** your mail server, port 993 with SSL.
- **Outgoing (SMTP):** your mail server, port 465 with SSL.
- **Username:** the full email address.

IMAP keeps mail synced across devices, which is usually the best choice.

## Tips

- Use a strong, unique password for each mailbox.
- Set a sensible storage quota to avoid a full mailbox.
- Enable SSL for secure connections.

## Troubleshooting

- **Cannot log in to webmail:** re-check the full address and password.
- **Client will not connect:** confirm ports and that SSL is enabled.
- **Mailbox full:** increase the quota or clear old mail.

## Need help?

Our support team can confirm your exact mail settings over live chat.