How to Add a Business Email Account in HestiaCP

1 Log In to HestiaCP

Go to your HestiaCP control panel. The URL is typically https://yourdomain.co.za:8083 or your server IP followed by :8083. Log in with your hosting username and password from your welcome email.

2 Go to the Mail Section

Once logged in, click Mail in the top navigation bar. You will see a list of your domains. Click the domain you want to add email to (e.g., yourbusiness.co.za).

3 Add a New Email Account

Click the green Add Mail Account button. Fill in the following fields:

• Account: The part before @ (e.g., info, sales, yourname)
• Password: Choose a strong password (minimum 8 characters, mix of letters, numbers and symbols)
• Quota: Set the mailbox size limit (500MB is usually enough for a business account)

Click Add. Your email address info@yourdomain.co.za is now active.

4 Set Up on iPhone or Android

Go to your phone Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account → Other → Add Mail Account. Enter:

• Name: Your name or business name
• Email: info@yourdomain.co.za
• Password: The password you set above
• Description: Business Email

Choose IMAP when prompted. Use your domain (e.g., mail.yourdomain.co.za) for both incoming and outgoing server. Incoming port: 993 (SSL). Outgoing port: 465 (SSL).

5 Set Up in Microsoft Outlook

Open Outlook → File → Add Account. Enter your email address and click Connect. Choose IMAP. Enter your password. Use mail.yourdomain.co.za as the server for both incoming (port 993, SSL) and outgoing (port 465, SSL).

6 Access Webmail

Access your email from any browser without any setup by visiting:

Log in with your full email address and password. Works from any device, anywhere in the world.