How to Create and Configure an Email Account

Creating and configuring email accounts in Plesk is straightforward. Follow these steps to set up an email account for your domain.

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.

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Step 2: Navigate to the Mail Section #

1. In the Plesk dashboard, locate and click on Mail in the left-hand menu.
2. Ensure that you have selected the correct domain if multiple domains are hosted.

Step 3: Add a New Email Account #

1. Click on Create Email Address.
2. Fill out the form:
   • Email Address: Enter the desired name (e.g., info@yourdomain.com).
   • Password: Choose a strong password or click Generate for an auto-generated one.
   • Mailbox Size: Set a limit or leave it unlimited.
3. Click OK to save.

Image suggestion: A screenshot of the email creation form in Plesk with example data filled in.

Step 4: Access and Configure Your Email #

1. After creating the email, click Webmail next to the account to access it.
2. Alternatively, configure the email on an external client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird) or a mobile device.
   • Use the following settings for most email clients:
     • Incoming Server: mail.yourdomain.com
     • Outgoing Server (SMTP): mail.yourdomain.com
     • IMAP/POP3 Port: 993 for IMAP or 995 for POP3 (SSL enabled).
     • SMTP Port: 465 (SSL enabled).
     • Username: Full email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.com).
     • Password: The password you created.

Image suggestion: A screenshot of the email client settings form with example values filled in.

Step 5: Test Your Email Account #

1. Send a test email to and from your new account.
2. Verify that the email is received and that replies work as expected.

Image suggestion: A screenshot of the webmail interface showing a successful test email.

Tips #

• Use a strong password for better security.
• Set up spam filters and auto-responders in the Mail section for enhanced functionality.
• If your domain’s DNS records are not correctly configured, emails may not work. Ensure your MX records point to your Plesk server.