How to use plesk mail server

Plesk is a popular web hosting control panel that allows you to manage your website, email, and other services. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Plesk mail server:

Accessing Plesk Mail Server

  1. Log in to your Plesk control panel using your credentials.
  2. Click on the "Mail" tab in the top navigation menu.
  3. Click on "Mail Server" in the sub-menu.

Configuring Plesk Mail Server

  1. In the "Mail Server" page, you can configure various settings, such as:
    • Mail Server Type: Choose between "Mail Server" or "Mail Relay" depending on your needs.
    • Mail Server Hostname: Enter the hostname of your mail server.
    • Mail Server Port: Enter the port number used for mail communication (default is 25).
    • Authentication: Choose the authentication method (e.g., username/password, SSL/TLS).
  2. Click "Apply" to save your changes.

Creating Mailboxes

  1. Click on the "Mailboxes" tab in the "Mail Server" page.
  2. Click on "Create Mailbox" to create a new mailbox.
  3. Enter the mailbox details, such as:
    • Mailbox Name: Enter a name for the mailbox.
    • Email Address: Enter the email address for the mailbox.
    • Password: Enter a password for the mailbox.
  4. Click "Create" to create the mailbox.

Managing Mailboxes

  1. To manage existing mailboxes, click on the "Mailboxes" tab in the "Mail Server" page.
  2. Click on the mailbox you want to manage to view its details.
  3. You can perform various actions, such as:
    • Change Password: Update the mailbox password.
    • Set Quota: Set a quota for the mailbox.
    • Forwarding: Set up email forwarding for the mailbox.
    • Aliases: Create email aliases for the mailbox.

Sending and Receiving Email

  1. To send email using Plesk mail server, you can use a mail client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.
  2. Configure your mail client to use the Plesk mail server settings:
    • Server: Enter the hostname of your mail server.
    • Port: Enter the port number used for mail communication (default is 25).
    • Authentication: Choose the authentication method (e.g., username/password, SSL/TLS).
  3. To receive email, configure your mail client to check for new messages regularly.

Troubleshooting

  1. If you encounter issues with your Plesk mail server, check the Plesk logs for errors.
  2. Contact your hosting provider or Plesk support for assistance with troubleshooting.

By following these steps, you should be able to use Plesk mail server to manage your email services.