How to create mail group + cpanel
Creating a mail group in cPanel is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Prerequisites:
- You have a cPanel account with a valid email address.
- You have the necessary permissions to create a mail group.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
Access your cPanel account by typing your domain name followed by /cpanel
(e.g., example.com/cpanel
) and logging in with your credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to the Mail section
In the cPanel dashboard, click on the "Mail" section, which is usually located in the "Email" category.
Step 3: Click on "Forwarders"
In the Mail section, click on the "Forwarders" icon.
Step 4: Click on "Add Forwarder"
In the Forwarders page, click on the "Add Forwarder" button.
Step 5: Enter the Mail Group Information
In the "Add Forwarder" page, enter the following information:
- Forward to: Enter the email address of the mail group you want to create (e.g.,
[email protected]
). - Forwarder type: Select "Mail Group" from the dropdown menu.
- Add members: Enter the email addresses of the members you want to add to the mail group (e.g.,
[email protected]
,[email protected]
, etc.).
Step 6: Save the Mail Group
Click the "Add Forwarder" button to save the mail group.
Verification
To verify that the mail group has been created successfully:
- Log in to your email client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
- Create a new email message and send it to the mail group address (e.g.,
[email protected]
). - Check your email client to see if the email is received by all members of the mail group.
That's it! You have successfully created a mail group in cPanel.
Additional Tips:
- You can add or remove members from the mail group at any time by editing the forwarder settings.
- Mail groups can be used to forward emails to multiple recipients, making it easier to manage email communications.
- You can also use mail groups to create a distribution list or a mailing list for your website or organization.