How to Create and Manage Mailing Lists in cPanel

Author:Vishal Singh
Updated:Apr 10, 2025

Mailing lists in cPanel allow you to send emails to a group of subscribers, which can be useful for newsletters, updates, or notifications. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to create and manage these lists.

Step 1: Access the Mailing Lists Section

  1. Log in to your cPanel account.
  2. Locate the Mailing Lists icon in your cPanel dashboard. It typically appears under the "Mail" or "System" sections.

Step 2: Create a New Mailing List

  1. Click on the Mailing Lists icon.
  2. In the resulting window, click on Add Mailing List.
  3. Enter the following details:
    • List Name: Provide a name for your mailing list (e.g., "Company News").
    • Domain: Select the domain associated with your account from the dropdown menu.
    • Password: Create a strong password to secure your mailing list.
  4. Choose Access Type:
    • Public: Subscriptions are open, allowing anyone to join.
    • Private: New members require admin approval before they can subscribe.
  5. Click on Add List to create the mailing list.

Step 3: Managing Mailing List Members

  1. After creating your list, you can manage subscribers by:

    • Manual Addition: Enter email addresses in the provided field and click "Add."
    • Import from File: Upload a CSV or text file containing email addresses and click "Import."
  2. Use the Mass Subscription option to send subscription requests to multiple users at once.

  3. Remove Members: Delete individual subscribers or export them for removal via the "Delete" button.

Step 4: Managing List Settings

  1. Change Password: Update the mailing list password without needing the old one.
  2. Delegate Admin Rights: Assign administrative access to other users by selecting them from the available list and saving changes.
  3. Privacy Options:
    • Subscription Rules: Set rules for when and how members can join.
    • Spam Filters: Configure settings to reduce spam in your mailing list.

Step 5: Additional Tools

  • Language Settings: Choose a default language and supported languages for your mailing list.
  • Moderation Tools: Use tools like sender filters and recipient filters to manage content and ensure compliance with policies.

Step 6: Support and Assistance

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, contact the Esadax support team via their Helpdesk. They are available to provide additional guidance or resolve any problems.