{"id":24958,"date":"2026-02-06T07:07:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.hostgrap.com\/?p=24958"},"modified":"2026-02-06T07:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:23:16","slug":"how-to-set-up-and-create-email-accounts-in-cpanel-full-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/help.hostgrap.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/how-to-set-up-and-create-email-accounts-in-cpanel-full-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up and Create Email Accounts in cPanel (Full Tutorial)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24958\" class=\"elementor elementor-24958\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dbb4da e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8dbb4da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8a9a67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8a9a67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"auto\">Looking to create professional email addresses like <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@yourdomain.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">info@yourdomain.com<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"mailto:sales@yourbusiness.lk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">sales@yourbusiness.lk<\/a><\/strong>? With <strong>HostGrap<\/strong>&#8216;s reliable cPanel hosting plans starting at just <strong>150 LKR\/month<\/strong>, you get full access to easy email management \u2014 unlimited or high-limit email accounts (depending on your plan), powerful spam protection, and seamless integration.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\">Whether you&#8217;re on our <strong>Cheap cPanel Hosting<\/strong>, <strong>Reseller Hosting<\/strong> (perfect for starting your own hosting business in Sri Lanka), or our dedicated <strong>Business Email Hosting<\/strong> plans (with 10GB+ storage, unlimited mailboxes, and high send limits), setting up custom domain emails in cPanel takes only a few minutes.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\">In this step-by-step tutorial (updated for 2026 cPanel versions), we&#8217;ll walk you through creating, securing, and accessing your email accounts on HostGrap servers.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\">Why Choose HostGrap for Professional Email Hosting?<\/h3><ul dir=\"auto\"><li><strong>Affordable &amp; Local<\/strong>: Sri Lanka&#8217;s most budget-friendly cPanel plans \u2014 reliable SSD storage, 99%+ uptime, Quick support.<\/li><li><strong>Unlimited Emails<\/strong> on many plans \u2014 Create as many professional addresses as you need.<\/li><li><strong>Business Email Plans<\/strong>: Dedicated 10GB cloud storage, unlimited mailboxes per domain, 600 emails\/hour send limit \u2014 ideal for growing teams.<\/li><li><strong>Reseller Friendly<\/strong>: White-label options so you can offer email hosting to your clients.<\/li><li><strong>Easy Webmail Access<\/strong>: Use Roundcube or other clients directly from your browser.<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"auto\">Ready? Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\">Step 1: Log in to Your HostGrap cPanel Dashboard<\/h3><ol dir=\"auto\"><li>Go to your HostGrap client area at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.hostgrap.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/dashboard.hostgrap.com<\/a><\/strong> (or the direct link provided in your welcome email).<\/li><li>Log in with your credentials.<\/li><li>Locate your active hosting package (cPanel Hosting or Reseller) and click <strong>Manage<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Launch cPanel<\/strong> (or find the single sign-on button for cPanel).<\/li><\/ol><p dir=\"auto\">You&#8217;ll land on the main cPanel dashboard \u2014 clean, intuitive, and packed with tools.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\">Step 2: Navigate to the Email Accounts Section<\/h3><ol dir=\"auto\"><li>Scroll down to the <strong>Email<\/strong> category (usually in the middle or right column).<\/li><li>Click on <strong>Email Accounts<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol><p dir=\"auto\">This opens the Email Accounts interface, where you&#8217;ll see any existing emails and options to manage them.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\">Step 3: Create a New Email Account<\/h3><ol dir=\"auto\"><li>Click the big <strong>+ Create<\/strong> or <strong>Create<\/strong> button (top right or prominent blue button in modern cPanel).<\/li><li>In the creation form:<ul dir=\"auto\"><li><strong>Domain<\/strong>: Select your domain from the dropdown (e.g., yourdomain.com or yourdomain.lk). If you only have one domain added to your HostGrap account, it&#8217;s pre-selected.<\/li><li><strong>Username<\/strong>: Enter the part before the @ symbol (e.g., info, support, yashas). This becomes your full email: <a href=\"mailto:username@yourdomain.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">username@yourdomain.com<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Password<\/strong>:<ul dir=\"auto\"><li>Click <strong>Generate<\/strong> for a strong, random password (highly recommended \u2014 cPanel rates strength).<\/li><li>Or manually enter a secure password (at least 12 characters, mix of letters\/numbers\/symbols).<\/li><li>Click the eye icon to reveal it, and copy it somewhere safe (or use the &#8220;Send login link&#8221; option if available).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Mailbox Quota<\/strong> (Storage Limit): Set a limit (e.g., Unlimited on most HostGrap plans, or choose 1GB\u201310GB for business plans to manage resources). Many plans allow unlimited quotas.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Scroll down and click <strong>Create Account<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol><p dir=\"auto\">Success! You&#8217;ll see a confirmation message. The new email is now live on HostGrap&#8217;s servers.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\">Step 4: Access Your New Email (Webmail)<\/h3><ol dir=\"auto\"><li>Back in the Email Accounts list, find your new address.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Check Email<\/strong> or <strong>Access Webmail<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Choose your preferred client: <strong>Roundcube<\/strong> (modern &amp; feature-rich \u2014 recommended) or others.<\/li><li>Log in with your full email address and the password you set.<\/li><\/ol><p dir=\"auto\">You can also access webmail directly via:<\/p><ul dir=\"auto\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/webmail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/webmail<\/a><\/li><li>Or <a href=\"https:\/\/server.hostgrap.com:2096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/server.hostgrap.com:2096<\/a> (use your server hostname from HostGrap welcome email)<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"auto\">From webmail, send\/receive emails, create folders, set up auto-responders, forwarders, and filters \u2014 all included free with your HostGrap plan.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\">Step 5: Set Up Email on Your Phone or Desktop (Optional)<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\">HostGrap emails use standard IMAP\/POP3 settings \u2014 easy to add to Outlook, Gmail, iPhone, Android:<\/p><ul dir=\"auto\"><li><strong>Incoming Server<\/strong>: mail.yourdomain.com (or server hostname) | Port 993 (IMAP SSL) or 995 (POP3 SSL)<\/li><li><strong>Outgoing Server<\/strong>: mail.yourdomain.com | Port 465 (SMTP SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS)<\/li><li>Username: full email address<\/li><li>Password: the one you created<\/li><li>Enable SSL\/TLS for security.<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"auto\">Full setup guides are in your HostGrap knowledgebase (dashboard.hostgrap.com\/knowledgebase).<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\">Step 6: Extra Tips for HostGrap Users<\/h3><ul dir=\"auto\"><li><strong>Upgrade for More Power<\/strong>: If you need dedicated business email (no shared limits), check our <strong>Business Email Hosting<\/strong> plans \u2014 10GB storage + unlimited accounts.<\/li><li><strong>Reseller Hosting Bonus<\/strong>: Offer unlimited email accounts to your clients under your own brand.<\/li><li><strong>Security<\/strong>: Always use strong passwords + enable two-factor authentication in cPanel \u2192 Security section.<\/li><li><strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong>: Emails not sending? Check outgoing limits (600\/hour on business plans), SPF\/DKIM records (auto-set on HostGrap), or contact <a href=\"mailto:support@hostgrap.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">support@hostgrap.com<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"auto\">Creating professional emails has never been easier or more affordable in Sri Lanka. Get started today with HostGrap&#8217;s cPanel hosting \u2014 sign up at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgrap.com\/cpanel-hosting-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">hostgrap.com\/cpanel-hosting-plans<\/a><\/strong> and launch your custom domain emails in minutes!<\/p><p dir=\"auto\">Questions? Drop a comment below.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\">Happy emailing!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to create professional email addresses like info@yourdomain.com or sales@yourbusiness.lk? 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