This guide explains how to create a POP email account in cPanel using the Domains.co.za Customer Portal.
Creating a POP (Post Office Protocol) email account allows users to download and store emails locally on their devices. POP email accounts are commonly used when users prefer offline email access or want greater control over local email storage.
Unlike IMAP, which synchronises emails across multiple devices, POP typically downloads emails directly to a single device. This can help reduce server storage usage while providing local backups of important messages.
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How to Create a POP Email Account in cPanel
1. Login to the Domains.co.za Customer Portal using your account details.
2. Navigate to Manage Services from the dashboard.
3. Locate the hosting package linked to your domain, then click Manage.
4. Click Login to cPanel to open the hosting control panel.
5. In cPanel, scroll to Email and click Email Accounts.
6. Click Create to add a new email account.
7. Enter the new email address you wish to create.
8. Create a secure password for the mailbox or generate one automatically.
9. Configure the mailbox storage quota if required.
10. Click Create Account to finalise the setup.
11. Configure your preferred email client using the POP settings provided in cPanel.
Benefits of Creating a POP Email Account
POP email accounts offer several advantages, including:
- Offline access to downloaded emails.
- Reduced server storage usage.
- Local email backups.
- Greater privacy and storage control.
- Faster access to archived emails on local devices.
- Simplified email management for single-device usage.
Additional Information
- POP downloads emails directly from the server to your local device.
- Emails may be removed from the server after downloading, depending on your email client settings.
- POP is generally best suited for users accessing email from one primary device.
- IMAP may be more suitable if you need email synchronisation across multiple devices.
- Regularly backing up locally stored emails is highly recommended.
- Secure passwords help protect email accounts from unauthorised access.
- Mailbox quotas can be adjusted later through cPanel if additional storage is required.
- Most email applications support POP configuration, including Outlook, Thunderbird, and mobile mail apps.
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
