How to Create, Modify, Check, Send Email in cPanel, and Set Up SMTP/IMAP for Gmail

cPanel provides a user-friendly interface for managing all aspects of your email account. This guide will walk you through the steps of creating, modifying, checking, and sending emails within cPanel. Additionally, we will cover how to set up SMTP and IMAP to configure your email with Gmail.

1. How to Create an Email Account in cPanel

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Visit your domain’s cPanel login page (usually yourdomain.com/cpanel).
2. Enter your username and password to access your cPanel account.

Step 2: Navigate to the Email Accounts Section

1. Once logged in, find the Email section in the cPanel dashboard.
2. Click on the Email Accounts icon.

Step 3: Create an Email Account

1. In the Email Accounts section, find the Add Email Account section.
2. Enter the desired email address (e.g., contact@yourdomain.com).
3. Choose the domain under which you want to create the email.
4. Set a strong password or use the Password Generator to create one.
5. Adjust mailbox quota if needed (this defines how much storage the email account can use).
6. Click the Create Account button.

Step 4: Verify the Email Account

Once the account is created, it will appear in the list of email accounts. You can now access your email via webmail or set up an email client.

2. How to Modify an Email Account in cPanel

To modify an existing email account, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to cPanel and Access Email Accounts

1. From the cPanel dashboard, go to the Email section and click Email Accounts.

Step 2: Modify the Account

1. Find the email account you want to modify in the Email Accounts section.
2. Next to the email account, you’ll see options to:
   • Change password: Click Change Password to update the account password.
   • Change mailbox quota: Click Change Quota to adjust the storage space available for the account.
   • Access Webmail: Click Access Webmail to log into the webmail interface for that account.

3. How to Check Your Email in cPanel

You can check your email either through Webmail or by using an email client. Here's how:

Using Webmail:

1. Log in to cPanel and go to the Email Accounts section.
2. Find the email account and click on Access Webmail next to it.
3. Choose one of the available webmail applications (e.g., Roundcube) to access your inbox and manage your emails.

Using an Email Client:

To check emails using an email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird), you’ll need to configure the following settings (explained below).

4. How to Send Email from cPanel Webmail

You can send emails from the Webmail interface by following these steps:

1. Access Webmail: Log into cPanel and click Access Webmail next to the email account.
2. Compose an Email: After logging in, open your preferred webmail client (e.g., Roundcube).
3. Create a New Email: Click the Compose button to open the email editor.
4. Fill Out the Email Details: Enter the recipient’s email address, subject, and body content.
5. Send the Email: Once done, click Send to send your email.

5. How to Set Up SMTP for Gmail

To send emails from your cPanel email account via Gmail (using Gmail’s SMTP server), you need to configure Gmail’s settings with your cPanel email credentials.

Step 1: Open Gmail Settings

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click the gear icon in the top right corner and select See All Settings.

Step 2: Add Your cPanel Email Account to Gmail

1. Go to the Accounts and Import tab.
2. Under Send mail as, click Add another email address.
3. Enter your cPanel email address and click Next Step.
4. For SMTP Server, enter the following:
   • SMTP Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Username: your full cPanel email address (e.g., contact@yourdomain.com)
   • Password: The password you set for your cPanel email account.
   • Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS) for secure sending.
5. Click Add Account and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

6. How to Set Up IMAP for Gmail (Receiving Emails)

To receive emails from your cPanel email account using Gmail, you need to configure Gmail to access your email using IMAP.

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Go to Settings (gear icon) and click See All Settings.
3. In the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab, make sure IMAP Access is enabled.
4. Save changes if needed.

Step 2: Add Your cPanel Email Account to Gmail

1. Go to Accounts and Import in Gmail settings.
2. Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account.
3. Enter your cPanel email address and click Next.
4. For Mail Server, use the following settings:
   • Mail Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Username: your full cPanel email address (e.g., contact@yourdomain.com)
   • Password: The password you set for your cPanel email account.
   • POP3 Port: 110 (non-SSL) or 995 (SSL).
   • Select Leave a copy of retrieved messages on the server (optional, for keeping emails in cPanel as well).
5. Click Add Account to complete the process.

7. Configuring IMAP in Your Email Client

If you're using an email client (e.g., Outlook or Thunderbird) to check emails via IMAP, use these settings:

• IMAP Server: mail.yourdomain.com
• IMAP Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (non-SSL)
• SMTP Server: mail.yourdomain.com
• SMTP Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)
• Username: Your full cPanel email address (e.g., contact@yourdomain.com)
• Password: The password you set for your cPanel email account

Conclusion

With cPanel, you can easily manage email accounts, check your emails via Webmail or an email client, and send messages using SMTP. Additionally, setting up Gmail to use your cPanel email for both sending and receiving messages via SMTP/IMAP ensures you can stay connected across different platforms. If you face any issues or need further assistance with your email setup, feel free to contact our support team!