How to change emails Passwords on Directadmin Control pane

How to Change Email Passwords in DirectAdmin: A Step-by-Step Guide

Maintaining a secure email account is crucial for protecting sensitive information. If you’re using Web Register Limited’s hosting services with DirectAdmin, you may need to change your email password from time to time. Whether it’s for security reasons or simply updating credentials, this guide will walk you through the steps to change your email password effortlessly.


Method 1: Changing the Email Password via DirectAdmin Panel

  1. Log in to DirectAdmin
    • Open your web browser and visit:
      http://yourdomain.com:2222/
      
    • Enter your username and password, then click Login.
  2. Navigate to Email Accounts
    • Click on E-Mail ManagerE-Mail Accounts.
  3. Locate the Email Account
    • Find the email account whose password you want to change.
  4. Change the Password
    • Click “Change Password/Username” next to the email account.
    • Enter the new password (or use the random password generator).
    • Click Save to apply the changes.

Method 2: Changing the Email Password via Webmail (Roundcube)

If you frequently use Roundcube Webmail, you can also change your email password directly from there.

  1. Log in to Roundcube Webmail
    • Open your web browser and visit:
      http://yourdomain.com/webmail
      
    • Enter your email address and current password.
  2. Access Settings
    • Click on “Settings” (typically found in the top-right corner).
  3. Change the Password
    • Select “Password & Security”.
    • Enter the new password, confirm it, and click Save.

Method 3: Changing the Email Password via SSH (For Admins)

For advanced users with SSH access, you can reset an email password manually using the command line.

  1. Log in via SSH:
    ssh root@yourserver.com
    
  2. Change the Password Using DirectAdmin Commands:
    echo "newpassword" | passwd email@yourdomain.com --stdin
    

    Replace newpassword with your preferred secure password.


Best Practices for a Secure Email Password

  • Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.
  • Avoid using common words or personal information.
  • Change your password regularly to enhance security.
  • Store your password securely using a password manager.

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your email account remains secure. If you need any assistance, Web Register Limited is here to help! Contact our support team for any hosting-related queries at www.webregister.co.ke.( Chat, whatsapp or support email: support@webregister.co.ke).

Stay secure, stay protected!

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