Create an email account in DirectAdmin

Introduction

Creating an email account in DirectAdmin lets you use addresses with your own domain, such as info@yourdomain.com, from webmail or external mail apps.

What do you need first?

Normally you need:

• The domain already active in the hosting account.
• Access to DirectAdmin.
• A mailbox name and password.

Basic steps in DirectAdmin

1. Sign in to DirectAdmin.
2. Open the email accounts section.
3. Create the new mailbox name.
4. Set a strong password.
5. Save the account.

What can you do after creating it?

Once the account exists, you can:

• Access it through webmail.
• Configure it in Outlook or Thunderbird.
• Change the password later if necessary.

Conclusion

Creating an email account in DirectAdmin is usually quick. The key is to create the mailbox with a strong password and then configure it in the mail client you plan to use.