Creating Email Accounts in CPanel

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How to create email accounts via CPanel

During your business venture, you might need a corporate emails along the way. We can do so with CPanel. Firstly, you need to login to CPanel and navigate to email tabs. Click on Email Accounts.

In this new page, you can see a create button. Click on the create button and it will bring you to the email creation page.

You may set the password or the mailbox quota in this page. Fill in all the necessary details as per requested. On a side note, I would recommend to generate the password using the default password generator as it could increase the complexity of the passwords and make it even secure. For the email account quota, I do recommend putting 1 GB for 3-5 email accounts is sufficient for your business usage. The rest of the disk space quota can be used for other purposes such as image, video and file storage. Click create account and you’re good to go.

Your newly created email account would appear in the table which you can manage them in the future. Besides, once your email account is created, you may access to the web mail via www.yourdomain.com/webmail with the email account and password that you’ve inputted previously.

This is the method on how you create business emails for your corporate usage which is fairly simple and easy. If you have any issues in creating your business emails, you may send an email to [email protected].

Creating Email Accounts in CPanel Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ covers the most common questions about Creating Email Accounts in CPanel. Last Updated: 14 July 2026

How do I create an email account in CPanel?

To create an email account in CPanel, log in to your account, navigate to the Email Accounts section, click the create button, fill in the required details including password and mailbox quota, then click create account. Your new email will appear in the email accounts table for future management.

Log in to CPanel and navigate to the Email Accounts tab
Click the create button to access the email creation page
Set a password and configure the mailbox quota
Fill in all necessary details as requested
Click create account to complete the process

Using CPanel’s default password generator is recommended to ensure password complexity and security.

View creating email accounts guide

What password settings should I use when creating a CPanel email account?

When creating a CPanel email account, you should use the default password generator feature to create your password. This built-in tool increases password complexity and enhances the security of your corporate email account compared to manually entered passwords.

Use CPanel’s default password generator for enhanced security
The generator increases password complexity automatically
Manual passwords are less secure than generated ones

Learn more about email security

How much mailbox quota should I set for my CPanel email accounts?

For a small business, 1 GB of mailbox quota per account is sufficient for 3–5 email accounts. This allocation allows adequate space for business email usage while reserving remaining disk space for other purposes such as image, video, and file storage.

1 GB per email account is recommended for 3–5 accounts
Remaining disk space can be allocated for images, videos, and files
This quota setup is suitable for typical business usage

The quota you set depends on your total available disk space and business needs.

View CPanel email setup guide

How do I access my CPanel email account after creation?

After creating your email account in CPanel, you can access webmail by visiting www.yourdomain.com/webmail and logging in with the email address and password you configured. This allows you to manage emails through a web browser without requiring a desktop email client.

Navigate to www.yourdomain.com/webmail
Enter your created email address as the username
Use the password you set during account creation
Access webmail from any browser

View email account guide

Why should I create business email accounts in CPanel instead of using free email providers?

CPanel allows you to create professional corporate email accounts using your own domain, which enhances brand credibility and business professionalism. Unlike free email providers, CPanel-hosted emails give you full control over account management, security settings, and storage quotas tailored to your business needs.

Use your own domain for professional branding
Maintain full control over email accounts and settings
Customize password and storage requirements
Manage multiple corporate email accounts in one system

This method is simple and easy to implement for small to medium-sized businesses.

View CPanel email creation instructions

What should I do if I experience issues creating email accounts in CPanel?

If you encounter any issues while creating email accounts in CPanel, contact the Rebrand support team by sending an email to [email protected]. They will assist you in resolving any technical problems with your email account setup.