Configuring an Email Account on a Server with Plesk

Setting up your email account on a server with Plesk allows you to use professional email addresses for communication. Follow these steps to configure your email account and connect it to your preferred email client.

Step 1: Log in to Plesk #

1. Open your web browser and go to the Plesk login page.
2. Enter your credentials and click Log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the Mail Section #

1. In the Plesk dashboard, locate and click on Mail in the left-hand menu.
2. Select the domain where your email account is hosted.

Step 3: Create or Select an Email Account #

1. If you haven’t already created an email account, click Create Email Address and follow the instructions.
2. Select the email account you want to configure.

Step 4: Configure the Email Account on Your Device or Client #

To connect your email account to a device or application (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, or a mobile phone), use the following settings:

• Incoming Server:
  • Type: IMAP or POP3
  • Server: mail.yourdomain.com
  • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3) with SSL enabled
• Outgoing Server (SMTP):
  • Server: mail.yourdomain.com
  • Port: 465 (SSL enabled)
• Authentication:
  • Username: Full email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.com)
  • Password: The password you set for the email account

Step 5: Test the Configuration #

1. Open your email client or device and send a test email to verify the connection.
2. Check your inbox to ensure the test email is received.

Optional: Configure Webmail Access #

1. Log in to Plesk and go to Mail.
2. Next to your email address, click Webmail to access your account directly in the browser.
3. Bookmark the Webmail link for quick access.

Tips #

• Choose IMAP if you want emails synchronized across devices. Use POP3 if you prefer downloading emails to a single device.
• Double-check SSL settings to ensure secure communication.
• If the email doesn’t work, verify your domain’s MX records in the DNS settings of your registrar.