How do i change e mail passwords in bulk on cpanel
Changing email passwords in bulk on cPanel can be a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:
Method 1: Using the "Bulk Update" feature in cPanel
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Email" section and then select "Email Accounts".
- Click on the "Bulk Update" button at the top right corner of the page.
- Select the email accounts you want to update by checking the boxes next to them.
- Click on the "Update" button.
- In the "Update Email Account" page, select "Change Password" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the new password for the selected email accounts.
- Click on the "Update" button to apply the changes.
Method 2: Using the "Email Account Manager" feature in cPanel
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Email" section and then select "Email Account Manager".
- Click on the "Manage" button next to the email account you want to update.
- Click on the "Change Password" button.
- Enter the new password for the email account.
- Click on the "Change Password" button to apply the changes.
- Repeat steps 3-6 for each email account you want to update.
Method 3: Using a script or a third-party tool
If you have a large number of email accounts to update, you can use a script or a third-party tool to automate the process. Here are a few options:
- cPanel API: You can use the cPanel API to update email passwords programmatically. You'll need to write a script that uses the API to update the passwords.
- PowerShell: You can use PowerShell to update email passwords using the cPanel API. You'll need to install the cPanel PowerShell module and write a script to update the passwords.
- Third-party tools: There are several third-party tools available that can help you update email passwords in bulk, such as Email Password Manager or Bulk Email Password Changer.
Remember to always follow best practices when updating passwords, such as:
- Using strong and unique passwords for each email account.
- Avoiding the use of easily guessable passwords.
- Updating passwords regularly to maintain security.