Configuring Email Settings in cPanel

cPanel makes it easy to set up and manage email accounts for your domain. This guide will walk you through configuring your email settings for use with external email clients like Outlook, Thunderbird, or your mobile device.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Navigate to your cPanel login URL. Typically, this is https://yourdomain.com/cpanel or https://yourserverip:2083.

2. Enter your username and password.

Step 2: Access Email Accounts

1. Once logged in, locate the Email Accounts section under the Email tab.

2. Click Email Accounts to view a list of existing email accounts or create a new one.

To Create a New Email Account:

1. Click +Create.

2. Enter the email address and set a strong password.

3. Optionally, set a mailbox quota.

4. Click Create to finalize the account creation.

Step 3: Locate Email Settings

1. In the Email Accounts interface, find the email account you wish to configure.

2. Click Connect Devices next to the account.

3. This will display the incoming and outgoing server settings you need for configuration.

Step 4: Configure Your Email Client

Use the provided settings to configure your email client. Below is an example of the information typically provided:

Incoming Mail Server (IMAP or POP3):

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com

• Port for IMAP: 993 (SSL) or 143 (Non-SSL)

• Port for POP3: 995 (SSL) or 110 (Non-SSL)

• Username: Full email address (e.g., [email protected])

• Password: The password you created for this email account

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com

• Port: 465 (SSL), 587 (TLS), or 25 (Non-SSL)

• Authentication Required: Yes (use the same credentials as the incoming server)

Step 5: Test the Configuration

1. Once configured, send a test email to confirm that both incoming and outgoing settings are working correctly.

2. If you encounter issues, double-check the settings or contact us for further assistance.

Additional Tips

• Webmail Access: You can access your email through a web browser using https://yourdomain.com/webmail.

• Spam Filters: Configure SpamAssassin in cPanel to reduce unwanted emails.

• Email Forwarders: Use the Forwarders feature in cPanel to forward emails to another address if needed.

For further assistance, feel free to contact MonsterMegs support!