How to Change the Password of an Email Account

Changing the password of an email account is quick and essential for maintaining security. Follow these steps to update the password in Plesk.

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. Find the email account for which you want to change the password.

Step 3: Open Email Account Settings #

1. Click on the email address for which you want to update the password.
2. This will open the email account’s settings page.

Step 4: Change the Password #

1. In the settings page, locate the Password field.
2. Enter a new strong password or click Generate for an auto-generated secure password.
3. Re-enter the password if prompted for confirmation.
4. Click OK or Apply to save the changes.

Step 5: Test the New Password #

1. Use the updated password to log in to your email account via Webmail or an email client.
2. Ensure you can send and receive emails without issues.

Tips #

• Use a strong password with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.
• Update the password in your email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird) or mobile device to avoid connection errors.
• If you forget the password, repeat this process to reset it.