# How to create email accounts from the Plesk control panel?

Here we will show you how to create a mailbox from the Plesk control panel.

1. Once you have logged in to your Plesk control panel, you will find the **Mail** option. Click on the **Create Email Address** button to create your mailbox.

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2. The account creation form will ask for:
   * The name of your mailbox
   * Whether the new mailbox can be used to access the control panel
   * An alternative email address for recovering forgotten passwords
   * A maximum space limit that the mailbox can occupy.
3. After filling in the details, click the **OK** button to create your new mailbox.

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Once your mailbox is created, you can view it under the **Mail** option in the left menu.

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