If you’re hosting your website with exHost and want to access your professional emails, you can easily do so through DirectAdmin’s Webmail service. It’s a simple and reliable way to send, receive and manage your emails from anywhere – all you need is an internet connection and your login details.
Below is a complete, step-by-step guide to help you get started with webmail through DirectAdmin.
Step 1: Log in to Your exHost Account
To begin, you’ll first need to access your hosting account:
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Go to the exHost client portal.
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Enter your login details (email and password).
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If you can’t remember your password, click ‘Forgot Password’ to reset it.
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Once logged in, navigate to ‘Services’ from your main dashboard.
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Click on the active hosting service that’s linked to your domain.
This section gives you access to all your hosting management tools, including DirectAdmin.
Step 2: Access DirectAdmin
After selecting your active service:
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Find and click ‘Login to DirectAdmin’.
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This will automatically sign you in to your hosting control panel (no need to re-enter passwords).
Once you’re inside DirectAdmin, you’ll see several sections that allow you to manage your hosting environment – such as files, domains, databases, and emails.
Step 3: Open the Email Accounts Section
In the DirectAdmin dashboard:
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Look for the ‘Email Accounts’ option (usually under the Email Manager section).
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Click on it to open your list of existing email accounts.
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From here, you can:
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Create new email accounts for your domain (e.g., info@yourdomain.com).
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Delete or modify existing ones.
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Change passwords or adjust mailbox size limits.
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If you already have your email account created, you can now access the webmail login directly.
Step 4: Access Webmail
There are two easy ways to access your webmail through DirectAdmin:
Option 1 – Via DirectAdmin:
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Go back to your Email Accounts list.
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Next to the email address you want to use, click the ‘Webmail’ or ‘More Options’ → ‘Access Webmail’ link.
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This will open your webmail client (usually Roundcube, SquirrelMail, or Horde, depending on the setup).
Option 2 – Via Direct Webmail URL:
You can also log in directly to your email using a webmail link.
Simply type one of the following into your browser:
https://yourdomain.com/webmail
or
https://serverhostname:2096
Then enter:
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Email Address: your full email (e.g., info@yourdomain.com)
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Password: your mailbox password
Click Login, and you’ll be taken to your inbox.
✉️ Step 5: Start Using Webmail
Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to:
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Send and receive emails easily.
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Organise your inbox using folders and filters.
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Create an email signature to add professionalism to your messages.
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Set up auto-responders for when you’re away.
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Change your password or update your settings under the ‘Preferences’ tab.
Tip: Bookmark your webmail login page for quicker access next time!
Step 6: Troubleshooting & Support
If you experience any issues accessing webmail or forget your email password:
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Log in to DirectAdmin → Email Accounts → Change Password.
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Alternatively, contact exHost Support for assistance – they’ll help you reset access or fix connection issues quickly.
Why Use Webmail from DirectAdmin?
Here are a few great reasons to use your DirectAdmin Webmail:
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✅ No installation required – access from any browser.
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✅ Secure and reliable – protected through your hosting’s SSL.
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✅ Professional identity – use your business domain for emails.
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✅ Centralised control – manage all accounts in one place.
✨ In Summary
Using webmail services from DirectAdmin is quick, professional, and user-friendly.
Whether you’re sending client proposals, following up on projects, or just checking in, your exHost email account helps you stay connected anytime, anywhere.
Just follow these simple steps:
➡️ Log in to exHost →
➡️ Access DirectAdmin →
➡️ Open Email Accounts →
➡️ Launch Webmail →
➡️ Start communicating professionally!