This guide walks you through setting up a basic Email Mailbox in the ISPConfig control panel for your Noiz shared hosting account. It’s a simple way to get your email started.
Prerequisites
- A Noiz shared hosting account with ISPConfig access.
- Your login credentials (sent in your welcome email).
- A domain already added to your account (see How to add a domain).
Step 1: Log in to ISPConfig
- Choose your preferred login method:
- For browser access, see How to log in to ISPConfig via browser.
- For client area access, see How to log in to ISPConfig via client area.
- Once logged in, ensure you’re in the client view to manage your services.
Troubleshooting tip: If you’re locked out, verify your credentials or contact Noiz support. Check How to unblock your IP address if needed.
Step 2: Create the Email Mailbox
- From the ISPConfig dashboard, click Email in the menu.
- Select Email Mailbox from the options.
- Click Add new Mailbox.
- Enter the details:
- Domain: Select your domain (e.g., yourdomain.co.za) from the list.
- Email: Type your new email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.co.za).
- Password: Set a strong password or use the auto-generate option.
- Quota: Set a mailbox size (e.g., 500 MB) or leave as default.
- Click Save to create the mailbox.
Additional suggestion: For advanced features like Autoresponders or Forwarding, explore How to add an autoresponder to an email mailbox or How to set up email forwarding.
Step 3: Verify the mailbox
- Go back to the Email Mailbox section to see the account listed.
- Note the server details (e.g.,
mail.yourdomain.co.za) for email client setup. - Log into the mailbox either through webmail or by connecting your email client such as Thunderbird.
Troubleshooting tip: If the mailbox doesn’t show, refresh the page or check the system status area for delays. For webmail or Thunderbird issues, ensure your credentials and server settings match.
Related articles
- How to add a domain
- How to log in to ISPConfig via browser
- How to log in to ISPConfig via client area
- Setting up an email client
- How to add an autoresponder to an email mailbox
- How to set up email forwarding
- How to access the Webmail interface for your Email Mailbox
- How to add your Email Mailbox to Thunderbird
