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Creating an Email Account in DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin is the underlying control panel that powers OnePoundEmail. This guide shows you how to create a new email account directly from within DirectAdmin.

If you prefer a simpler interface, you can also create email accounts from the OnePoundEmail control panel without needing to use DirectAdmin directly.

Creating an Email Account

  1. Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel using the URL and credentials from your welcome email.
  2. In the main menu, click E-Mail Manager.
  3. Select E-Mail Accounts.
  4. Click Create Account.
  5. Fill in the details:
    • Username: the part before the @ (e.g. hello for hello@yourdomain.com)
    • Domain: select your domain from the dropdown
    • Password: choose a strong, unique password
    • Quota: set a storage limit, or leave blank for no limit
  6. Click Create to confirm.
Your new email account is ready. You can now configure it in an email client using the IMAP and SMTP settings from your welcome email.

Tips

  • Use a strong password with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Set a quota to prevent a single mailbox from using all available storage.
  • You can create as many accounts as you need - there is no limit on the number of addresses.
  • To change a password later, return to E-Mail Accounts and click the account name.