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Email not working?

Identify whether the issue is with the account, app or DNS.

Try webmail → Separate sending from receiving → Read the error → Check DNS and open a ticket
Illustrated workflow; screens vary by software version.
  1. Try webmail

    Open webmail from the email service in the panel. If it fails there too, check the account and mailbox password. If webmail works, inspect the app settings.

  2. Separate sending from receiving

    For sending, check SMTP, secure port and authentication. For receiving, check IMAP, quota and MX. Look in the Junk folder too.

  3. Read the error

    Keep the exact time, sender, recipient and error code or bounce message. Do not enter passwords or message contents into the public tool.

  4. Check DNS and open a ticket

    Run the domain checker for MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC. Published records do not prove successful delivery. Send the details above in a private support ticket if needed.

Reference: SMTP · RFC 5321

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