How to change domain.com webmail to mail.domain.com

A simple but useful question!

To change the webmail URL from domain.com/webmail to mail.domain.com, you'll need to update the DNS records and configure your email server. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a domain registered with a registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).
  2. You have a web hosting or email hosting service (e.g., cPanel, Plesk, Microsoft Exchange).
  3. You have access to your DNS management panel (e.g., cPanel, Namecheap, GoDaddy).

Step 1: Update DNS Records

  1. Log in to your DNS management panel.
  2. Create a new CNAME record (Canonical Name Record) with the following settings:
    • Hostname: mail
    • Points to: your-webmail-server-ip (e.g., 192.0.2.1)
    • TTL (Time To Live): 3600 (1 hour) or a value that suits your needs
  3. Create a new A record (Address Record) with the following settings:
    • Hostname: mail
    • IP Address: your-webmail-server-ip (e.g., 192.0.2.1)
    • TTL (Time To Live): 3600 (1 hour) or a value that suits your needs

Step 2: Update Email Server Configuration

  1. Log in to your email hosting or web hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel, Plesk).
  2. Go to the "Email" or "Mail" section and look for the "Webmail" or "Mail Client" settings.
  3. Update the "Webmail URL" or "Mail Client URL" to mail.domain.com.
  4. Save the changes.

Step 3: Update Webmail Configuration (optional)

If you're using a specific webmail client like Roundcube or SquirrelMail, you may need to update its configuration file to reflect the new URL.

Step 4: Verify the Changes

  1. Wait for the DNS changes to propagate (this may take up to 48 hours).
  2. Try accessing your webmail using the new URL: mail.domain.com.
  3. Verify that you can log in and access your email account successfully.

That's it! Your webmail URL should now be mail.domain.com. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask.