How to Set Up a cPanel Email Account with your device or desktop Print

Here’s a simple list of steps to set up a cPanel email account on an iPhone:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap Mail.
3. Tap Accounts, then select Add Account.
4. Choose Other from the list of email providers.
5. Tap Add Mail Account.
6. Enter your name, email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com), password, and an optional description, then tap Next.
7. Select IMAP (recommended) or POP as the account type.
8. Under Incoming Mail Server, enter:

• Hostname: mail.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain).
• Username: Your full email address.
• Password: Your email account password.

Under Outgoing Mail Server, enter the same details as above. Tap Next—your iPhone will verify the settings (ensure SSL is enabled if prompted; use port 993 for IMAP or 995 for POP incoming, and 465 for outgoing). Once verified, choose what to sync (e.g., Mail, Notes), then tap Save. Return to the Mail app to start using your email.

Make sure you have your email login details from cPanel handy before starting. If you run into issues, double-check the server settings or contact your hosting provider.

Android

Here’s a simple list of steps to set up a cPanel email account on an Android device:

1. Open the Email app (or Gmail app, depending on your device).
2. If using Gmail, tap the menu (three lines) in the top LEFT corner, scroll down, and select Settings > Add Account. If using a standalone email app, look for an option like Add Account.
3. Choose Other (or IMAP/POP3 if listed separately).
4. Enter your full email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com) and tap Manual Setup (or Next, depending on the app).
5. Select IMAP (recommended) or POP3 as the account type, then tap Next.
6. Enter your password and tap Next.
7. For Incoming Server Settings:

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain).
• Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3).
• Security Type: SSL/TLS.
• Username: Your full email address.
• Tap Next.

For Outgoing Server Settings:

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com.
• Port: 465.
• Security Type: SSL/TLS.
• Check Require sign-in and enter your full email address and password.
• Tap Next.

Once the app verifies the settings, adjust sync options (e.g., how many days of email to sync) if prompted, then tap Next. Enter a name for the account (optional) and your display name for outgoing emails, then tap Next or Finish. Open the email app to start using your account.

Ensure you have your cPanel email credentials ready. If there’s a problem, confirm the server details with your hosting provider, as some Android versions or apps might slightly vary in layout.

 

macOS

Here’s a simple list of steps to set up a cPanel email account on macOS using the built-in Mail app:

1. Open the Mail app (find it in Applications or search via Spotlight).
2. If it’s your first account, you’ll see an account setup screen. If not, go to Mail > Add Account from the menu bar.
3. Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
4. Enter:

• Name: The name you want displayed on outgoing emails.
• Email Address: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com).
• Password: Your email account password.

Click Sign In. (It may fail to auto-configure; that’s fine—proceed to manual setup.) When prompted, fill in:

• Account Type: IMAP (recommended) or POP.
• Incoming Mail Server: mail.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your domain).
• Outgoing Mail Server: mail.yourdomain.com.

Click Sign In again. If it asks for port or SSL settings:

• Incoming: Port 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP) with SSL enabled.
• Outgoing: Port 465 with SSL enabled.

Once verified, select the apps to use with this account (e.g., Mail, Notes), then click Done. Your email account should now appear in the Mail app, ready to use.

Have your cPanel email credentials ready. If you hit a snag, verify the server details with your hosting provider, as some setups might require slight tweaks.

 

Windows Desktop

Here’s a simple list of steps to set up a cPanel email account on a Windows desktop using the built-in Mail app (available in Windows 10 and 11):

1. Open the Mail app (search for "Mail" in the Start menu if needed).
2. If it’s your first time, click Add Account. If not, go to Settings (gear icon in the bottom left) > Manage Accounts > Add Account.
3. Scroll down and select Advanced Setup.
4. Choose Internet Email.
5. Fill in the following details:

• Account Name: A name for the account (e.g., "Work Email").
• Your Name: The name you want displayed on outgoing emails.
• Incoming Email Server: mail.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your domain).
• Account Type: IMAP (recommended) or POP3.
• Username: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com).
• Password: Your email account password.
• Outgoing (SMTP) Email Server: mail.yourdomain.com.

Check all four boxes:

• Outgoing server requires authentication.
• Use the same username and password for sending email.
• Require SSL for incoming email.
• Require SSL for outgoing email.

Click Sign In or Next. If prompted, adjust port settings (usually auto-detected):

• IMAP: 993 (incoming), 465 (outgoing).
• POP3: 995 (incoming), 465 (outgoing).

Once the app verifies the settings, click Done. Your email should now appear in the Mail app, ready to use.

You’ll need your cPanel email credentials beforehand. If the setup fails, double-check the server name and ports, or consult your hosting provider for specific settings.