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How to Create an Email Account

Who this is for:
Hosting customers who want a professional email address using their domain.

Overview:
You can create email accounts such as [email protected] or [email protected] directly from cPanel.

What you need before starting:

  • an active hosting account

  • domain pointed to SVR4U nameservers or using correct DNS records

  • cPanel access

Steps:

  1. Log in to cPanel.

  2. Open Email Accounts.

  3. Click Create.

  4. Choose the domain name if multiple domains exist.

  5. Enter the username, such as info.

  6. Set a secure password or use the password generator.

  7. Set mailbox storage quota if needed.

  8. Click Create.

What happens next:
Your email account will be created instantly. You can then log in to webmail or configure the account in Outlook, Gmail, iPhone, or Android.

How to verify it worked:
The email account should appear in the Email Accounts list in cPanel.

Common mistakes:

  • domain DNS not pointing correctly

  • weak password

  • mailbox quota too small

When to contact support:
Contact support if mail cannot be sent or received after setup.

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