How to Change Email Password in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before changing an email password, make sure you have:

• Access to HestiaCP control panel
• Admin or user ownership of the email account

Method 1: Change via HestiaCP Web Interface

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083

Step 2: Navigate to MAIL Section

Click on MAIL in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Select Your Domain

Click on the domain containing the email account.

Step 4: Click Edit Icon

Click the gear icon (⚙️) next to the email account.

Step 5: Change Password

Enter new password in the Password and Confirm Password fields.

Step 6: Save

Click Save to update the password.

Method 2: Change via SSH Command Line

ssh hxroot@YOUR_SERVER_IP -p 22

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-change-mail-account-password admin example.com info NewP@ssw0rd123

Replace admin with username, example.com with domain, info with email prefix, and NewP@ssw0rd123 with the new password.

Password Security Tips

• Use at least 12 characters
• Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
• Do not reuse passwords from other services
• Update passwords every 90 days

Update Email Clients After Password Change

After changing password, update it in:

• Outlook
• Thunderbird
• Gmail (if using "Send mail as")
• Mobile devices
• Webmail