Loading...

Knowledge Base

How to Set Up cPanel Email with POP and IMAP Settings

Once you've created an email account, you can connect it to an email application on your desktop or mobile device. This guide explains how to set up cPanel email with POP or IMAP in secure SSL/TLS and standard settings and includes setup links for the most popular apps.

Pro Tip: Consider our Professional Email or Google Workspace plans before setting up your email client. Both offer domain-based email addresses and productivity tools tailored to your business needs.



Understanding POP, IMAP & SMTP

IMAP (Recommended for Multiple Devices)
  • Synchronizes your email across multiple devices.
  • Server-side changes (read, delete, move) reflect everywhere.
  • Best for users who access email on phones, tablets, and desktops.
POP  (Use for Single Device Access)
  • Downloads and removes email from the server.
  • Ideal if you prefer managing emails offline or need more device storage.
SMTP (For Sending Emails)
  • Handles outgoing emails.
  • Most clients auto-detect this setting with Autodiscover.

cPanel Email Settings

Secure SSL/TLS Settings (Recommended)

Username Your email address: [email protected]
Password The password for that email account.
Incoming Server example.com*

Replace example.com* with your domain name.

Incoming Port 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3)
Outgoing Server example.com*
Outgoing Port 465 (SMTP)
Authentication Password

Standard (Non-SSL) Settings

Username Your email address: [email protected]
Password The password for that email account.
Incoming Server mail.example.com*

Replace example.com* with your domain name.

Incoming Port 143 (IMAP) or 110 (POP3)
Outgoing Server mail.example.com*
Outgoing Port 25 (SMTP)
Alternate 587
Authentication Password

Accessing cPanel Email Settings in Bluehost

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
  2. Click the Hosting tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
    Bluehost Hosting Menu
    • If your account has only one hosting package, you'll be redirected directly to the hosting management page. From there, scroll down to click the CPANEL EMAIL link under Quick Links.
      Bluehost Account Manager Single Hosting cPanel Email
    • If you have multiple hosting packages, find the one you want to access under Hosting and click the cPanel Email button.
      Bluehost Account Manager Multiple Hosting cPanel Email
  3. In the cPanel Email pop-up, click the Email Accounts link and CONTINUE.
    Bluehost Account Manager cPanel Email Email Account Continue
  4. In the Email Accounts page, search for the cPanel email address for which you want to set up a mail client.
    If you have multiple email addresses, use the search functionality to find email accounts by email address, username, or domain name.
  5. Click Connect Devices next to the email account.
    Bluehost Account Manager cPanel Email Email Account Connect Devices

You'll find information on configuring your email application on the Set Up Mail Client page. You can use Mail Client Automatic Configuration Scripts options or refer to the Mail Client Manual Settings if they don't work.
Bluehost Account Manager cPanel Email Email Account Connect Devices Settings

Email Application Setup Guides

Most email clients support Autodiscover, which automatically configures server settings. If not, you can set up your client manually using our step-by-step tutorials:

Mobile Apps

Desktop Clients

Additional Resources

Troubleshooting Tips

Summary

Setting up your cPanel email ensures your communications are secure and reliable. Whether you choose POP or IMAP, following the correct Bluehost server settings will allow smooth email access across devices. Consider upgrading to a professional email service for advanced features like branded email addresses and productivity tools.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:

  • Chat Support - While on our website, you should see a CHAT bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.
  • Phone Support -
    • US: 888-401-4678
    • International: +1 801-765-9400

You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.

Did you find this article helpful?

 
* Your feedback is too short

Loading...