How to Create an Email Address for Your Domain in DirectAdmin

Creating a professional email like info@yourdomain.com or support@yourdomain.com helps build trust and improves your brand identity. DirectAdmin makes it very easy.

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

Use your hosting username and password to access your control panel.

Step 2: Go to “Email Accounts”

On the main dashboard:

  1. Click Account Manager

  2. Select Email Accounts

This is where all domain-based emails are created and managed.

Step 3: Click “Create Account”

You will see a button labeled Create Account or Create New Email.

Click it to begin.

Step 4: Enter Your New Email Details

Fill in:

  • Username (e.g., info, admin, sales, support)

  • Password (strong & secure)

  • Email quota (optional – amount of storage)

    • Example: 250MB, 500MB, or Unlimited

  • Send limit per day (optional, based on your hosting plan)

Your full email will look like:
username@yourdomain.com

Step 5: Click “Create”

DirectAdmin will instantly generate your new email account.

Step 6: Access Your Email

You can check your new mailbox in two ways:

1. Using Webmail

Open your browser and go to:

yourdomain.com/webmail
Log in with your new email and password.

2. Using Phone or Laptop

Configure the email on:

  • Gmail App

  • Outlook

  • Apple Mail

  • Samsung Email

Use these server details:

Incoming (IMAP): mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 993 (SSL)
Outgoing (SMTP): mail.yourdomain.com
Port: 465 or 587 (SSL)

(Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain.)

Tips for Choosing Email Names

  • info@ — general inquiries

  • support@ — customer service

  • admin@ — administration

  • sales@ — sales enquiries

  • yourname@ — personal business address

Summary

To create an email address for your domain in DirectAdmin:

  1. Log in

  2. Go to Email Accounts

  3. Click Create Account

  4. Enter username + password

  5. Save

  6. Access via Webmail or Email App

    Simple, fast, and professional.