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    Webmail Access

    Check email through your web browser

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    What is Webmail?

    Webmail allows you to access your email through a web browser without configuring an email client. You can read, send, and manage email from any device with internet access.

    Accessing Webmail

    Direct URLs

    https://yourdomain.com/webmail
https://webmail.yourdomain.com
https://yourdomain.com:2096 (SSL)
https://yourdomain.com:2095 (non-SSL)

    Via cPanel

    1. Log in to cPanel
    2. Go to "Email" section
    3. Click "Email Accounts"
    4. Click "Check Email" next to your email account

    Login Credentials

    • Email Address: your-email@yourdomain.com (full email)
    • Password: Your email account password

    Available Webmail Clients

    Roundcube (Recommended)

    • Modern, clean interface
    • Most user-friendly
    • Similar to desktop clients
    • Drag-and-drop functionality
    • Address book integration
    • Rich text email editor

    Horde

    • Feature-rich
    • Calendar and tasks
    • Notes and file manager
    • More complex interface
    • Good for power users

    Roundcube Features

    Reading Email

    • Click message to read
    • Preview pane available
    • HTML and plain text rendering
    • Attachment preview

    Composing Email

    1. Click "Compose" button
    2. Enter recipient email
    3. Add subject
    4. Write message (HTML or plain text)
    5. Attach files if needed
    6. Click "Send"

    Managing Folders

    • Create new folders
    • Move messages between folders
    • Mark as read/unread
    • Flag important messages
    • Delete unwanted emails

    Address Book

    • Add contacts manually
    • Import from file (CSV, vCard)
    • Create contact groups
    • Export contacts

    Creating Email Signature

    In Roundcube

    1. Click Settings (gear icon)
    2. Go to "Identities"
    3. Select your identity
    4. Scroll to "Signature" field
    5. Enter your signature
    6. Enable "HTML signature" for formatting
    7. Click "Save"

    Signature Example

    Best regards,
John Doe
Web Developer
Company Name
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: john@example.com
Website: www.example.com

    Spam Management

    Spam Folder

    • Check regularly for false positives
    • Move legitimate emails to inbox
    • Empty periodically

    Marking as Spam

    1. Select spam message
    2. Click "Spam" or "Junk" button
    3. Trains spam filter

    Email Filters

    Creating Filter in Roundcube

    1. Settings → Filters
    2. Click "+" to add filter
    3. Name your filter
    4. Set conditions (from, subject, etc.)
    5. Define actions (move to folder, delete, etc.)
    6. Save filter

    Example Filters

    • Move newsletters to "Newsletters" folder
    • Flag emails from important contacts
    • Automatically delete certain senders
    • Forward specific emails to another address

    Troubleshooting Webmail

    Cannot Log In

    • Verify email address is correct (full address)
    • Check password (case-sensitive)
    • Try password reset in cPanel
    • Ensure email account exists

    Webmail Page Won't Load

    • Check internet connection
    • Try different browser
    • Clear browser cache and cookies
    • Disable browser extensions
    • Check if hosting is down

    Can't Send Emails

    • Check recipient address is valid
    • Verify account hasn't hit sending limits
    • Check server isn't blacklisted
    • Look for error messages

    Emails Not Arriving

    • Check spam folder
    • Verify sender isn't blocked
    • Check email filters
    • Ensure mailbox not full

    Security Best Practices

    • Always use HTTPS: Secure connection
    • Log out when finished: Especially on shared computers
    • Strong password: Unique, complex password
    • Avoid public WiFi: Or use VPN
    • Don't save password: On public computers
    • Enable 2FA: If available
    • Be cautious with attachments: Scan for viruses
    • Watch for phishing: Verify sender before clicking links

    Tips for Efficient Webmail Use

    • Learn keyboard shortcuts
    • Use folders for organization
    • Set up filters for automation
    • Regular inbox cleanup
    • Use search instead of scrolling
    • Flag important emails
    • Create signature template
    • Use contact groups for mailing lists