How to Create Email Accounts in cPanel

In this guide we’ll show you how to add a new email account to one of your domains using cPanel’s Add Email Account feature.

Create Email Account

1. Log in to cPanel.
   • For help accessing your cPanel see Where do I log in to my hosting control panel.
2. Click the Email Accounts icon located in the EMAIL section.
3. Click Add Email Account.
4. In the Email field enter the email address you wish to create. For example, hello@
5. If you have multiple domain names, select the domain you want to use from the drop-down.
6. Type your new email password in the Password field.
7. Re-type your new email password in the Password (again) field to confirm it.
   • Tip: You can click the Password Generator link to make a strong email password.
8. In the Mailbox Quota enter the size of the mailbox.
   • Note, different accounts have different maximum mailbox sizes. The total size of your mailboxes cannot exceed the total disk quota for your account.
9. Click Create Account.