How to Create Email Accounts in Plesk: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create Email Accounts in Plesk?

Introduction

Plesk provides a user-friendly interface for creating and managing email accounts. This guide will walk you through the entire process of setting up email accounts, ensuring you can efficiently manage email communication for your domains.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

Ensure you have administrative access to Plesk
Have the domain name ready where you want to create the email account
Know the desired email username and password

Step-1: Log into WHM

Open your web browser
Navigate to your WHM control panel (typically https://server_ip:8443 or https://hostname:8443)
Enter your login credentials
Click “Log In”

Step 2: Select the Domain

From the main dashboard, locate the “Domains” section
Find and click on the domain where you want to create the email account
Select the “Mail” or “Email” tab

Step 3: Create a New Email Account

Look for “Create Email Address” button
Click to open the email account creation form

Fill in Email Account Details

Email Address:
- Enter the desired username before the @ symbol
- Example: [email protected]

Password:
- Create a strong, unique password
- Use a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
- Include numbers and special characters
- Aim for at least 12 characters

Mailbox Size:
- Set appropriate storage limits
- Consider your domain’s storage capabilities

Step 4: Save and Verify

Review all entered information
Click “OK” or “Create” button
Plesk will process and create the email account