Overview: How to Rename an Email Address in DirectAdmin
This guide explains How to Rename an Email Address in DirectAdmin step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
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In this tutorial, you will learn how to rename an email address in DirectAdmin. This can be helpful if you need to update or change the address.
1. Log in to your DirectAdmin Account.
2. In the E-mail Manager section, click on E-mail Accounts. Alternatively, type E-mail Accounts in the search bar, and the option will appear. Click on it.
3. In the Email Accounts list, you will see the email address with a three-dot icon on the right side.
4. Click on the three-dot icon and choose Change Password/Username.
5. In the Username field, modify or rename your email username, and enter your email password.
6. Click on Save.
Your email address will be renamed successfully.
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