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How to create an email account

Learn how to create a new email account in DirectAdmin and start sending and receiving emails with your domain.

Learn how to create a new email account in DirectAdmin and start sending and receiving emails with your domain.

Creating an email account with your own domain gives your communication a professional look. DirectAdmin makes it straightforward to set up new email accounts, set passwords, and configure storage quotas.

Prerequisite: You need an active web hosting plan with DuelHost.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

Step 2: Click “E-mail Manager” in the sidebar

Step 2: Click "E-mail Manager" in the sidebar

Step 3: Click “E-mail Accounts”

Step 3: Click "E-mail Accounts"

Step 4: View the list of existing email accounts

Step 4: View the list of existing email accounts

Step 5: Click “Create Account” to create a new email account

Step 5: Click "Create Account" to create a new email account

Step 6: Fill in the username, password, and quota — then click “CREATE ACCOUNT”

Step 6: Fill in the username, password, and quota — then click "CREATE ACCOUNT"

Tips and notes

  • Choose a strong password for your email account
  • Set a reasonable mailbox quota to avoid storage issues
  • After creating the account, configure it in your email client using IMAP or POP3 settings

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