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Creating a professional email address (like info@yourdomain.com) gives your business a more credible and trustworthy look.
With Fast Host Nig, you can create unlimited domain-based email accounts directly from your cPanel in just a few steps.


???? Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel

  1. Visit www.fasthost.com.ng.

  2. Go to Client Area → Login → Access cPanel.

  3. Scroll down to the Email section.


???? Step 2: Open Email Accounts

  1. Click Email Accounts.

  2. Select + Create to add a new email address.


???? Step 3: Fill in Email Details

  1. Choose the Domain name (for example, yourdomain.com).

  2. Enter the Username (e.g., info, support, or sales).

  3. Set a strong password (or click Generate for one).

  4. Set a storage limit (for example, 1024MB) or choose Unlimited.

  5. Click Create.

✅ Your email account is now ready to use!


???? Step 4: Access Your Email

You can access your new email through Webmail or an Email App.

Option 1: Webmail Access

  • Visit yourdomain.com/webmail

  • Log in using your full email and password.

  • Choose a webmail interface (like Roundcube).

Option 2: Email App (Outlook, Gmail, etc.)
Use these settings to connect your email:

  • Incoming Mail (IMAP): mail.yourdomain.com, Port 993

  • Outgoing Mail (SMTP): mail.yourdomain.com, Port 465

  • Username: Full email address

  • Password: Your email password


???? Step 5: Manage Your Email Accounts

Return to Email Accounts in cPanel to:

  • Change passwords

  • Adjust mailbox limits

  • Delete unused accounts

???? Tip: You can create multiple emails for your business — like admin@, support@, or billing@ — to look more organized and professional.


That’s It!

You’ve successfully created your first email account with Fast Host Nig.
You can now send and receive emails using your own domain name and manage all messages securely from your cPanel.


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