How to Create a Custom Email Account in cPanel (2026)

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

Go to client area and click on login to cPanel

Step 2: Open Email Section

Scroll to the Email section in cPanel and click on Email Accounts.

Step 3: Create New Email Account

Click the Create button to start a new email account setup.

Step 4: Enter Email Details

Select your domain from the dropdown and enter the desired email name (for example, info, support, or admin). Then set a strong password or use the password generator for better security.

Step 5: Set Storage Limit

Choose the mailbox storage limit. You can set a custom limit or leave it as unlimited depending on your hosting plan.

Step 6: Create Account

Click Create to finish the setup. Your email account will now be active.

Step 7: Access Your Email

You can access your email in two ways:

• Through Webmail by visiting yourdomain.com/webmail
• Or by connecting it to apps like Gmail, Outlook, or mobile email clients using IMAP/SMTP settings.

Your custom email account is now ready to use.