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Email Not Working? Set Up Mailbox & Check MX Record

Set up email mailbox and check MX/SPF when mail doesn't arrive – webspace guide with DNS links.

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Quick answer: Email with your own domain often fails due to missing MX, SPF or DKIM records. DNS must be correct before Plesk mail works reliably.

This guide shows you how to create email accounts in Plesk and set them up in your email program or smartphone.

Step 1: Create email account in Plesk

  1. Log in to Plesk
  2. Click Mail in the left menu
  3. Click Create Email Address
  4. Fill in the fields:
    • Email address: e.g. info (the part before the @)
    • Password: Set a secure password
    • Mailbox size: Default is usually unlimited or 5 GB
  5. Click OK

Step 2: Use webmail

You can read your emails directly in the browser – without installing any program:

  1. Go to https://webmail.yourdomain.com
  2. Log in with your full email address and password
  3. You'll see your inbox immediately

Step 3: Set up in email programs

For Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail or your smartphone, you need these server details:

  • IMAP server (incoming): mail.yourdomain.com – Port 993 (SSL)
  • SMTP server (outgoing): mail.yourdomain.com – Port 465 (SSL)
  • Username: Your full email address
  • Password: Your email password

Step 4: Set up email forwarding (optional)

  1. Click on the created email address in Plesk
  2. Go to the Forwarding tab
  3. Enable forwarding and enter a destination address
  4. Click OK

More guides on spam filters and advanced settings can be found in the articles in the left navigation.

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