Managing email accounts in Plesk allows you to create mailboxes, update passwords and quotas, and remove accounts that are no longer needed. Each mailbox can be accessed through webmail or standard email clients.
This workflow is commonly used on environments managed through Plesk-Hosting where email services are controlled at the domain level.
When Email Account Management Is Needed
Email account administration is typically required when:
- New users join a team
- Storage limits need adjustment
- Passwords must be rotated for security
- Old accounts should be removed
Regular review helps keep mail systems organized and secure.
Creating an Email Account
Schritt 1: Open the Mail section
Melden Sie sich beim Plesk-Kontrollpanel an.
Locate the domain you want to manage and click Post.
[Screenshot: Plesk domain view with Mail icon]
Schritt 2: Create the mailbox
Klicken Create Email Address.
Enter the mailbox name. The domain is added automatically.
Set a password or use the password generator.
Ensure Mailbox is enabled and define a mailbox size or keep the default limit.
Optionally add a description for internal reference.
Klicken OK to create the account.
[Screenshot: Create email address form]
Modifying an Email Account
Mailbox settings can be changed at any time.
Schritt 1: Open account settings
Im Post Abschnitt, click the email address you want to edit.
[Screenshot: Email account list with selected mailbox]
Schritt 2: Update settings
Change the password, adjust storage limits, or update other options as needed.
Save the changes to apply them immediately.
Deleting an Email Account
Removing an account permanently deletes all stored messages.
Schritt 1: Select the account
Im Post Abschnitt, select the checkbox next to the email account.
[Screenshot: Mailbox selection checkbox]
Schritt 2: Confirm removal
Klicken Remove and confirm the action.
Once deleted, mailbox data cannot be recovered.
Praktische Hinweise
- Back up important messages before deleting accounts
- Use strong, unique passwords for each mailbox
- Remove unused accounts to reduce security risks
For better inbox quality and protection against unwanted messages, email accounts are often used together with Spam -Experten. This setup scales well on mail systems running on Cloud-Server where multiple domains and users are hosted.