Changing your email account password regularly is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your data, ensure secure communication with your mail server — whether you’re using shared hosting, a virtual private server , or a dedicated server — and prevent unauthorized access to your email services.

Here’s how you can change the password for an email user:

Option 1 — Change via Webmail

  1. Log in to your webmail account (e.g., webmail.yourdomain.com).
  2. Click on your profile icon or settings gear (usually in the upper right corner).
  3. Go to Settings → Password or select Change Password.
  4. Enter your current password, then your new password, and confirm it.
  5. Click Save or Apply.

Option 2 — Change via Hosting Control Panel

  1. Log in to your hosting control panel (such as cPanel, DirectAdmin, or another).
  2. Navigate to the Email Accounts section.
  3. Find the email address you want to update. Click Change Password or Edit.
  4. Enter and confirm the new password.
  5. Click Save.

 Use a strong password with at least 12 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special symbols.

Forgot Your Current Password?

If you don’t remember your current password, you can still reset it via the hosting panel. You’ll need to be the domain owner or have administrative access.

 Conclusion

Email accounts often hold sensitive information. Regularly updating passwords is a basic but powerful security practice. Whether you manage a personal mailbox or multiple business emails, keeping credentials secure is essential.