> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.hostcloud.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create an email account

> Set up a professional email address like you@yourdomain.com in cPanel.

An email address on your own domain, such as `sales@yourbusiness.in`, looks more professional than a free email address. This guide shows you how to create one in cPanel in a couple of minutes.

> [!NOTE]
>
> You need a HostCloud hosting plan, and your domain must point to HostCloud. Not sure? See [Point your domain to HostCloud](/dns/point-domain-to-hostcloud.md).

**1. Log in to cPanel**

Go to `https://cpanel.yourdomain.com` (replace `yourdomain.com` with your own domain). If your domain doesn't point to HostCloud yet, use the control panel link from your hosting welcome email.

**2. Open Email Accounts**

Type **Email Accounts** in the **Search Tools** box at the top of cPanel and open it.

**3. Start a new account**

Click **Create**.

**4. Fill in the details**

* **Domain:** if you have more than one domain, choose the one this address is for.
* **Username:** the part before the @, for example `sales` or `priya`.
* **Password:** choose a strong password, or use the button to generate one. Save it somewhere safe.
* **Storage space:** how much space this mailbox can use. Leave the default unless you need to change it.

**5. Create the account**

Click **Create**. Your new address is ready to use straight away.

## Start using your new email

* **In a browser:** go to `https://webmail.yourdomain.com` and log in with the full email address and its password.
* **On your phone or computer:** see [Set up email on your phone or computer](/email/set-up-email-on-your-devices.md). To see the exact settings for this account, click **Connect Devices** next to it in **Email Accounts**.

> [!TIP]
>
> Use a different address for each person or role, such as `accounts@` and `support@`. If someone leaves your team, you can change that mailbox's password without affecting anyone else.

> [!WARNING]
>
> Use a long password that you don't use anywhere else. Email accounts with weak passwords are often taken over and used to send spam, which can get your emails blocked.

Still stuck? [Open a ticket](/support/open-a-ticket.md) with the email address you're trying to create.


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