How Do I Create an Email Account in Plesk?

Creating an email account in Plesk Panel is easy and takes only a few steps. Here is a step-by-step guide:

📥 Creating an Email Account in Plesk Panel

1. Log In to Plesk Panel Type https://server-ip-address:8443 in your browser to log in to Plesk Panel. You need administrator rights.

2. Select the Domain On the home page, go to the “Domains” or “Websites & Domains” tab. Select the domain you want to create the email account for.

3. Open the Mail Tab On the domain details page, click the “Mail” tab. Here you can see existing email accounts and their settings.

4. Create a New Email Account Click the “Create Email Address” button.

5. Enter the Account Details

   • Email address: for example info@domain.com

   • Password: enter a strong password or create one automatically with “Generate”.

   • You can also configure extra settings here, such as quota, autoresponder and forwarding.

6. Save and Activate Click “OK” or “Apply” to create the account. Your email address is now active.

📡 Connecting an Email Client (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.)

• Incoming Server (IMAP/POP3): mail.domain.com

• Outgoing Server (SMTP): mail.domain.com

• Ports:

  • IMAP: 993 (SSL)

  • POP3: 995 (SSL)

  • SMTP: 587 (TLS)

Enable SSL/TLS to keep communication secure.