How to enable outgoing mail in cpanel
Enabling outgoing mail in cPanel is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using the cPanel Mail Client
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Email" tab.
- Click on the "Mail Client" icon.
- Select the email account you want to enable outgoing mail for.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)".
- Make sure the "Enable Outgoing Mail" toggle is set to "On".
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 2: Using the cPanel Email Accounts Interface
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Email" tab.
- Click on the "Email Accounts" icon.
- Find the email account you want to enable outgoing mail for and click on the "Edit" button next to it.
- Scroll down to the "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)" section.
- Make sure the "Enable Outgoing Mail" toggle is set to "On".
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 3: Using the cPanel Advanced DNS Editor
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Click on the "DNS Editor" icon.
- Click on the "MX Records" tab.
- Find the MX record for your email account and click on the "Edit" button next to it.
- Make sure the "Priority" value is set to 10 or lower.
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Additional Tips
- Make sure your email account is set up correctly and you have a valid email address.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure it to use the outgoing mail server (SMTP) settings provided by your cPanel account.
- If you're still having trouble sending outgoing mail, check your email account's spam filter settings or contact your hosting provider for assistance.