Email Management

Overview

NodeCP provides email hosting capabilities using Mail-in-a-Box (open-source email server management) and Roundcube (a web-based email client).

With NodeCP, you can:

• ✅ Create and manage email accounts for domains.
• ✅ Check email system status, including IP blocks and configuration details.
• ✅ Configure mail settings (MX, SPF, DMARC, DKIM).
• ✅ Access Webmail via Roundcube.

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1️⃣ Creating a New Email Account

To create an email account:

1. Click "Create New Email Account".
2. Select a configured domain from the dropdown list.
3. Enter:
   • User Name (e.g., info)
   • Password (or generate a strong one)
4. Click "Create Account".

⚠️ If you see an MX record error, this means MX, SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records are not set up. You must configure them first.

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2️⃣ Checking Email System Status

The Check Mail System Status option allows you to:

• ✅ Verify if all email services are running.
• ✅ Check firewall and SMTP status.
• ✅ Ensure that the server IP is not blacklisted.
• ✅ Identify any configuration issues related to DNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MX records.

🔴 Errors will be shown in red, while warnings appear in orange.

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3️⃣ Configuring Email DNS Settings

To send and receive emails, you must set up correct DNS records.

The Configure Status page provides:

• MX Record ➜ Routes emails for your domain.
• SPF Record ➜ Prevents spoofing.
• DMARC Record ➜ Protects against phishing.
• DKIM Record ➜ Ensures email authenticity.

Click "Copy" to quickly copy the required DNS records and add them to your domain registrar.

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4️⃣ Accessing Webmail (Roundcube)

To check emails:

1. Click "Open Webmail" in NodeCP.
2. This will launch Roundcube Webmail.
3. Enter your email credentials.
4. Click "Login" to access your inbox.

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📜 Open Source Licensing & Contribution

Mail-in-a-Box

• NodeCP uses Mail-in-a-Box to manage email services.
• License: Open Source (MIT)
• We encourage contributions to improve its security and features.

Roundcube Webmail

• NodeCP uses Roundcube for webmail access.
• License: Open Source (GPL)
• Contributions help enhance email usability and security.

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🛠 Troubleshooting & Best Practices

Issue	Cause	Solution
MX Record Error	MX record is missing	Add MX record in domain DNS settings
Emails Not Sending	SMTP blocked	Check firewall & SMTP status
Emails Going to Spam	SPF/DKIM missing	Configure SPF & DKIM records
Cannot Access Webmail	Login issue	Ensure correct credentials & reset password if needed

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🎯 With NodeCP, managing emails is secure, efficient, and fully customizable! 🚀