How Do I Install a New Email Account on My Hosted Domain?

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Setting up a new email account on your hosted domain at HostNed can be done easily using either cPanel or Plesk, depending on your hosting environment. Follow the steps below based on the control panel you are using.

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cPanel Instructions

• Log In to cPanel:
  
  • Access your cPanel account by going to:
    

    https://yourdomain.com/cpanel

  • Enter your cPanel login credentials.
• Navigate to Email Accounts:
  
  • Once logged in, scroll down to the Email section.
  • Click on Email Accounts.
• Create a New Email Account:
  
  • Click on Create.
  • Choose the domain where you want to create the email address (if you have more than one).
  • Enter the desired email address. Example:
    

    info@yourdomain.com

  • Set a strong password or use the password generator for added security.
  • Optional: Set the mailbox quota (the maximum storage for the email account).
• Click Create:
  
  • After entering all the details, click Create. Your new email account will be set up immediately.
• Access Your Email:
  
  • You can access your new email account through the Webmail interface by going to
    

    https://yourdomain.com/webmail

    or configure it on a third-party client (like Outlook or Gmail) using the IMAP/POP3 and SMTP settings provided.

Plesk Instructions

• Log In to Plesk:
  
  • Access Plesk by going to:
    

    https://yourdomain.com:8443

  • Enter your Plesk login credentials.
• Go to Mail Settings:
  
  • In the left-hand menu, click on Mail.
• Add a New Mail Account:
  
  • Click on Create Email Address.
  • Choose the domain where you want the email account to be created.
  • Enter the desired email address. Example:
    

    contact@yourdomain.com

  • Set a password for the account or use the password generator.
• Set Quota and Preferences:
  
  • Set the mailbox size quota if needed.
  • You can also configure the default settings for autoresponders or email forwarding.
• Click OK:
  
  • Click OK to finish the setup. Your new email account will be created.
• Access Your Email:
  
  • You can log into your email account via Plesk's Webmail feature by going to
    

    https://yourdomain.com/webmail

    or configure it on a third-party client (like Outlook or Gmail) using the IMAP/POP3 and SMTP settings provided.

Additional Information

• Email Settings:
  
  • IMAP Server:
    
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    mail.yourdomain.com
  • POP3 Server:
    
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    mail.yourdomain.com
  • SMTP Server:
    
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    mail.yourdomain.com
  • IMAP Port: 993 (SSL)
  • POP3 Port: 995 (SSL)
  • SMTP Port: 465 (SSL)
• See this FAQ for more info on which email posts to use.

If you experience any issues, feel free to reach out to HostNed Support for assistance.