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I am getting a 'Mailbox is full' error

If you are receiving a “Mailbox is full” error, it means that your email account has reached its storage quota and cannot receive any more emails. To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:

Steps to Resolve “Mailbox is Full” Error

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1. Delete Unnecessary Emails:

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  • Log in to Webmail: Access your email account via webmail (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/webmail).
  • Delete Old Emails: Go through your inbox and delete old or unnecessary emails, especially those with large attachments.
  • Empty Trash: After deleting emails, make sure to empty your trash or deleted items folder to free up space.

2. Archive Old Emails:

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  • Download Emails: If you use an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird, download and archive old emails to your local computer.
  • Save Attachments: Download large attachments and delete the emails containing them from the server.

3. Increase Mailbox Quota:

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  • Log in to cPanel: Access your cPanel account.
  • Navigate to Email Accounts: In the cPanel dashboard, go to the “Email” section and click on “Email Accounts”.
  • Adjust Quota: Find the email account that is full and click on “Manage”. Increase the mailbox quota by entering a higher value in the “Storage” field, then click “Update Email Settings”.

4. Check for Forwarded Emails:

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  • If you have set up email forwarding, ensure that the destination email address is not causing a loop or accumulating large amounts of emails.

5. Empty Spam and Junk Folders:

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  • Log in to Webmail: Access your email account via webmail.
  • Clear Spam/Junk: Delete all emails in your spam or junk folders, and then empty the trash.

6. Use Email Client Settings:

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  • IMAP: If you use IMAP to manage your emails, ensure that you regularly clean up your server-side folders.
  • POP3: If you use POP3, configure your email client to delete emails from the server after downloading them.

Detailed Steps for Increasing Mailbox Quota

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1. Log in to cPanel:

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  • Open your web browser and go to your cPanel login page (http://yourdomain.com/cpanel).
  • Enter your cPanel username and password, then click “Log in”.

2. Navigate to Email Accounts:

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  • In the cPanel dashboard, look for the “Email” section.
  • Click on “Email Accounts”.

3. Find the Full Mailbox:

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  • Locate the email account that is showing the “Mailbox is full” error.
  • Click on the “Manage” button next to the email account.

4. Increase the Quota:

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  • In the “Manage Email Account” page, find the “Storage” field.
  • Increase the quota by entering a higher value. For example, if it’s set to 500 MB, you can increase it to 1000 MB or more, depending on the available space and your hosting plan.
  • Click “Update Email Settings” to save the changes.

Additional Tips

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  • Monitor Usage:
    • Regularly monitor your email usage to avoid running into storage issues. cPanel provides an overview of email account usage.
  • Automated Clean-Up:
    • Set up automated rules in your email client to delete old emails or move them to local folders after a certain period.
  • Upgrade Hosting Plan:
    • If you frequently run into storage issues, consider upgrading your hosting plan to one that offers more email storage.

By following these steps, you can resolve the “Mailbox is full” error and ensure that your email account remains functional. If you continue to experience issues, feel free to contact us.