How to Change Your Email Account Password Securely

Regularly updating your email account password is a simple yet effective way to secure your data and prevent unauthorized access, whether you’re using shared hosting, a VPS, or a dedicated server with AvaHost. This guide outlines two easy methods to change your email password, with practical examples and tips to maintain a secure email environment.

Why Change Your Email Password?

Email accounts often contain sensitive information, making them prime targets for attackers. Regular password changes:

• Protect against unauthorized access.

• Ensure secure communication with your mail server.

• Reduce risks from compromised credentials.

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.