How to Set Up Bluehost Professional Email

Creating an email address with your domain helps establish a professional presence for your business. This guide walks you through setting up Bluehost Professional Email, creating your first mailbox, and adding mailboxes for additional users. Whether you're just getting started or expanding your email setup, these steps will help you create and manage email accounts for your domain.

Set Up Bluehost Professional Email

After purchasing Professional Email, it will appear under the Email tab in your Bluehost Portal. You must complete the setup before you can start using the email account.

1. Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
2. From the left-hand navigation menu, click on the Email tab.
3. In Professional Email, click Setup next to the mailbox with the Pending Setup status.
4. In the Professional Email Setup panel, enter the following information:
   • Assign To – Select the domain you want to use for the mailbox.
   • Email ID – Enter the email address name (for example, info).
   • First Name – Enter the mailbox user's first name.
   • Last Name – Enter the mailbox user's last name.
   • Password – Create a password or click Generate to create one automatically.

     Important: Passwords must be at least 8 characters long and include one number, one special character (#, $, !, @, &, %, *, -, ), one uppercase letter, and one lowercase letter.

   • Confirm Password – Re-enter the password to confirm it.
5. Click the Create Mailbox button to finish setting up your Professional Email account.

Create a Professional Email Account (Add Mailboxes)

1. Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
2. From the left-hand navigation menu, click on the Email tab.
3. Optional: In Professional Email, if multiple plans are listed, click Manage for the plan you want to use.

   
    

4. You’ll be automatically redirected to the Email Management page, where you can manage your email settings and subscriptions.

5. Scroll down and click Email Accounts.
6. Click the Create new email account button.
7. On the Professional Email Setup page, enter the required details:
   • Username (email address)
   • Password
   
8. Review the information, then click Create new account.
9. Once the account is created, you will receive a confirmation notification.
10. Click Access webmail to open the email dashboard. For mobile access, select Get mobile app and download the Android or iOS app to check your emails anywhere.

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Summary

Now that you know how to set up Bluehost Professional Email, create a professional email account, and add mailboxes, you can effectively manage your email services within your Bluehost Portal. Whether you're setting up your first email account or adding mailboxes for your team, you can use these steps to create and manage Professional Email accounts within your Bluehost Portal.