How to use cpanel mailing list

cPanel provides a built-in mailing list manager that allows you to create and manage mailing lists for your website. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use cPanel's mailing list feature:

Creating a Mailing List

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Click on the "Mailing Lists" icon in the "Email" section.
3. Click on the "Create a Mailing List" button.
4. Enter the following information:
   • List name: Give your mailing list a name.
   • List description: Add a brief description of your mailing list.
   • List owner: Enter your email address as the list owner.
   • List password: Set a password for your mailing list.
5. Click the "Create List" button to create the mailing list.

Managing Subscribers

1. To add subscribers to your mailing list, click on the "Manage Subscribers" button next to your mailing list name.
2. Click on the "Add Subscriber" button.
3. Enter the subscriber's email address and any additional information you want to collect (e.g., name, phone number).
4. Click the "Add Subscriber" button to add the subscriber to your list.

Sending Emails to Your Mailing List

1. To send an email to your mailing list, click on the "Send Email" button next to your mailing list name.
2. Enter the subject and body of your email in the respective fields.
3. Click the "Send Email" button to send the email to your mailing list.

Managing List Settings

1. To manage your mailing list settings, click on the "List Settings" button next to your mailing list name.
2. You can adjust settings such as:
   • List moderation: Set whether new subscribers need to be approved before they can receive emails.
   • Digest mode: Set whether subscribers receive a daily or weekly digest of emails.
   • Email format: Set whether emails are sent in plain text or HTML format.

Common Mailing List Commands

Here are some common mailing list commands you can use:

• subscribe: Subscribe a user to your mailing list. Example: subscribe [email protected]
• unsubscribe: Unsubscribe a user from your mailing list. Example: unsubscribe [email protected]
• list: Display a list of subscribers. Example: list
• help: Display help information for your mailing list. Example: help

Tips and Best Practices

• Make sure to set a password for your mailing list to prevent unauthorized access.
• Use a descriptive name and description for your mailing list to help subscribers understand its purpose.
• Keep your mailing list organized by using categories or tags to group subscribers.
• Use a clear and concise subject line for your emails to ensure they are not marked as spam.
• Respect your subscribers' privacy and only send emails that are relevant to them.

By following these steps and tips, you can effectively use cPanel's mailing list feature to manage your email marketing campaigns and keep your subscribers engaged.