# How to use webmail from within cPanel

> Open webmail straight from cPanel to read and send email from any browser, with no email app to set up.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/email-in-cpanel/how-to-use-webmail-from-within-cpanel
Updated: 2026-06-11

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Webmail lets you read and send email from any device with a browser and an internet connection - no email app required.

## Accessing webmail

There are two ways to open webmail.

**Option 1 - direct URL:**

Visit `https://your-domain.com/webmail` in your browser, replacing `your-domain.com` with your actual domain name.

**Option 2 - through cPanel:**

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Go to **Email** > **Email Accounts**.
3. Find the account you want to access and click **Check Email**.

![Opening webmail from the Email Accounts page in cPanel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/cf/02/cf026ad559e703a25d15837291585483c55be04f.png)

:::info
Accessing webmail this way logs you straight in to the selected account. Avoid using the default system account to send email - [create a dedicated email account](/knowledgebase/cpanel-how-tos/how-to-create-an-email-account-in-cpanel) instead.
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## The webmail application

Kualo's webmail uses **Roundcube** - a clean, responsive interface that works well on a desktop or a phone.

![The Roundcube inbox in cPanel webmail](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/c2/2f/c22f09bf4ca32f79775f28741bb7d85afddf1d4d.png)

The icons down the left-hand side take you to the main areas:

- **Compose** - start a new message.
- **Mail** - your folders (Inbox, Drafts, Sent, Junk, Trash, Archive) and the message list.
- **Contacts** - your address book.
- **Calendar** - appointments and events.
- **Settings** - preferences, identities, folders, and filters.

:::warning
Always log out of webmail when using a shared or public computer to prevent others from accessing your email.
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## Further reading

- [How to create an email account in cPanel](/knowledgebase/cpanel-how-tos/how-to-create-an-email-account-in-cpanel)


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