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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a detailed guide for adjusting email quotas within the DirectAdmin control panel using the Evolution Skin interface. Email quotas define the amount of storage allocated to individual email accounts on a server, allowing administrators to control and balance storage usage across multiple accounts. By setting appropriate quotas, administrators can prevent any single account from monopolizing server resources, which helps maintain system performance and availability for all users. This guide will cover the necessary steps to modify email quotas as needed to optimize server storage and resource management.

Prerequisites

• Access to the DirectAdmin control panel with administrative privileges
• Familiarity with navigating the DirectAdmin interface, specifically with the Evolution Skin interface

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

• Access the DirectAdmin control panel and log in using the appropriate administrative credentials.

Step 2: Open E-Mail Manager

• In the DirectAdmin dashboard, locate and click on E-Mail Manager in the left-hand menu.

Step 3: Access E-Mail Accounts

• Within the E-Mail Manager, select E-Mail Accounts to display the list of email accounts associated with the user’s domain.

Step 4: Modify Account Settings

• Find the email account for which you want to change the quota. Click on the + icon next to the account name to expand the settings options, then click on Change Limits.

Step 5: Update the Email Quota

• In the Change Limits settings, locate the Email Quota field. Enter the new storage limit for the email account. Once updated, click Save to apply the new quota.

Conclusion

Modifying the email quota for an account in DirectAdmin using the Evolution Skin is a straightforward process that allows administrators to manage email storage effectively. Following these steps, administrators can ensure efficient resource allocation, maintain optimal server performance, and prevent storage issues. Regularly monitoring and adjusting email quotas is recommended to help maintain server health.

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