Overview

This article discusses how to configure and access e-mail for your hosting account. The procedures to do this depend on the type of hosting account that you have.

Table of Contents

• Linux Hosting Accounts
• Managed WordPress Accounts
• Plesk-based Accounts
• cPanel-based Accounts

Linux Hosting Accounts

For Linux hosting accounts, you use cPanel to administer your site.

For information about how to configure e-mail accounts for your site, please see this article.

For information about how to access webmail for your site's e-mail accounts, please see this article.

Linux hosting products include:

• Shared hosting: Startup, Drive, Turbo Boost, and Turbo Max packages.
• Reseller hosting: Kickstart, Launch, Grow, and Scale packages.
• Managed VPS: Takeoff 4, Takeoff 8, Takeoff 16, Soar 8, Soar 16, and Soar 32 packages.
• Managed Dedicated servers: Warp 1, Warp 2 Intel, Warp 2 AMD, Warp 2 Turbo Intel, Warp 2 Turbo AMD, Warp 3 AMD, and Warp 3 Turbo AMD packages.

Managed WordPress Accounts

For Managed WordPress accounts, you use cPanel or Plesk to administer your site. These platforms provide a user-friendly interface to manage your website, databases, and email accounts effectively.

Configuring Email Accounts

To configure email accounts for your site, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to your cPanel or Plesk account.
2. Navigate to the "Email Accounts" section.
3. Click on the "Add Email Account" button.
4. Fill in the required fields:
• Email: Enter the desired email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.com).
• Password: Create a strong password for your email account.
• Storage Space: Allocate storage space for the email account if prompted.
5. Click "Create Account" to finalize the setup.

Accessing Webmail

To access webmail for your site's email accounts, please follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and enter the following URL: http://webmail.yourdomain.com.
2. Enter your full email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.com) and the password you created.
3. Click "Login" to access your inbox.
4. Once logged in, you can send, receive, and manage your emails using the webmail interface.

If you encounter any issues during the setup process, please consult the help documentation provided by your hosting provider or contact their support team for assistance.

Plesk-based Accounts

Plesk is a powerful web hosting control panel that allows you to manage your website and its associated services, including email accounts. Follow the steps below to configure your email accounts and access webmail.

Configuring Email Accounts

To configure email accounts for your site, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. In the left sidebar, click on "Mail".
3. Click on the "Create Email Address" button.
4. Fill in the required fields:
• Email Address: Enter the desired email address (e.g., contact@yourdomain.com).
• Password: Create a strong password for your email account.
• Mailbox Size: Specify the mailbox size limit if required.
5. Click "OK" to create the email account.

Accessing Webmail

To access webmail for your site's email accounts, please follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and go to the webmail URL: http://webmail.yourdomain.com.
2. Enter your full email address (e.g., contact@yourdomain.com) and the password you created.
3. Click "Login" to access your inbox.
4. Once logged in, you can manage your emails, including sending and receiving messages, organizing folders, and setting up filters.

If you encounter any issues while configuring your email accounts or accessing webmail, please refer to the Plesk documentation or contact your hosting provider's support team for assistance.

cPanel-based Accounts

cPanel is a popular web hosting control panel that provides an easy-to-use interface for managing your website and associated services, including email accounts. Follow the steps below to configure your email accounts and access webmail.

Configuring Email Accounts

To configure email accounts for your site, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Navigate to the "Email Accounts" section, usually found under the "Email" category.
3. Click on the "Add Email Account" button.
4. Fill in the required fields:
• Email: Enter the desired email address (e.g., support@yourdomain.com).
• Password: Create a strong password for your email account.
• Storage Space: Specify the mailbox size limit if prompted.
5. Click "Create Account" to finalize the setup.

Accessing Webmail

To access webmail for your site's email accounts, please follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and enter the following URL: http://webmail.yourdomain.com.
2. Enter your full email address (e.g., support@yourdomain.com) and the password you created.
3. Click "Login" to access your inbox.
4. Once logged in, you can send, receive, and manage your emails using the webmail interface.

If you experience any issues during the setup process or accessing webmail, please refer to the cPanel documentation or contact your hosting provider's support team for assistance.