Address Importer This guide will explain how to import a list of email addresses and email forwarders into a cPanel account. Whether you are migrating content between cPanel accounts or creating a large user list from a spreadsheet, this method is both efficient and simple. Ideal for beginners and advanced users alike, it makes managing multiple email accounts easier and ensures that your data is organized and accessible.

Using a Simple CSV or Excel Spreadsheet

This feature allows you to use two types of files to simultaneously create multiple email addresses or email forwarders for your account. Address Importer You can use Excel spreadsheet files (.xls) or a comma-separated values file, also known as a CSV file (.csv), to import the data. A CSV file is a plain text file that has been given a .csv extension. This flexibility in file format choice greatly simplifies data import, whether you prefer working with Excel spreadsheets or CSV files. You can quickly and efficiently import your information into your cPanel account.

Preparing the Files for Import

To import CSV/XLS files, certain data must be provided.

Importing Email Addresses

Required Data Email Address Optional Data Domain, Password, Quota Example:

Download an example XLS file.Download an example CSV file.

Importing Forwarders

Required Data Source Email Address, Destination Email Address Example:

Download an example XLS file.Download an example CSV file.

How to Import Your CSV or Excel File into cPanel

  1. Log in to your cPanel.

  2. In the "Email" section, click on "Email Importer."

3. Upload your file by clicking on "Choose File."

Address Importer tool for importing email addresses in cPanel

4. If the CSV has no header row, clear the option to treat the first row as headers, then click Next.

Selecting the comma separator and CSV headers in Address Importer

5. If the XLS file has a header row, keep the corresponding option selected, then click Next.

Selecting an XLS file to import email accounts into cPanel

On the next page, select the corresponding domain.

Mapping columns and selecting the domain in Address Importer

Address Importer 7. A preview will appear to ensure that the emails and corresponding information will be imported. If you notice an error, click "Go Back." If everything is correct, click "Finish."

Preview of email addresses, passwords and quotas before confirming the import

And there you go, your addresses are successfully imported. You can check this with the checkmark icon next to each email address.

Confirmation of email account import in cPanel

Follow the same steps to import a list of forwarders. cpanel

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Sources accessed on October 11, 2026. Available features depend on your hosting version and options.