How to Create an Email Account

Creating an Email Account in cPanel

Setting up a professional email address using your domain name is one of the first things you should do after activating your hosting. SillyHost makes this incredibly easy through cPanel.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log in to your cPanel account at yourdomain.co.uk/cpanel or via your SillyHost dashboard.
2. Scroll down to the Email section and click Email Accounts.
3. Click the Create button on the right-hand side.
4. In the Domain dropdown, select the domain you want the email for.
5. Enter your desired username (the part before the @ symbol). For example, entering info will create info@yourdomain.co.uk.
6. Set a strong password. Use the password generator for a secure option, or create your own with at least 12 characters including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
7. Set the mailbox quota. You can choose unlimited or set a specific size in megabytes. We recommend at least 1024 MB (1 GB) for regular use.
8. Click Create to finish.

Accessing Your New Email

Once created, you can access your email immediately using Webmail by navigating to yourdomain.co.uk/webmail or webmail.yourdomain.co.uk. You will be presented with a choice of webmail clients including Roundcube and Horde.

Tips for Email Account Management

• Use descriptive addresses like info@, support@, or sales@ for business purposes.
• Always set strong passwords and change them periodically.
• Monitor your mailbox quota to ensure you do not run out of space.
• You can create as many email accounts as your hosting plan allows.

If you need to manage existing accounts, return to the Email Accounts page in cPanel where you can change passwords, adjust quotas, or delete accounts.