If you have created multiple email accounts over time, some of them may no longer be in use. The mybox Panel allows you to quickly identify mailboxes that have never been used or have not had any login activity, making it easier to clean up and manage your email accounts.
Removing unused mailboxes can help:
- Improve account organization.
- Reduce administrative overhead.
- Identify obsolete accounts.
- Improve overall security by eliminating unnecessary login points.
Table of Contents
Step 1: Open the Email Section
Log in to the mybox Panel.
From the left-hand menu, navigate to:
Email
A list of all email accounts associated with your hosting account will be displayed.
Step 2: Open the Mailbox Filter
In the mailbox list, locate the filter icon (funnel symbol) in the upper-right area of the page.
Click the filter icon to display the available filtering options.
Step 3: Filter Unused Mailboxes
From the available filter options, select:
Unused
Confirm your selection.
The mailbox list will automatically refresh and display only email accounts that meet the selected criteria.
What Is Considered an Unused Mailbox?
An unused mailbox is typically an email account that:
- Has never been logged into.
- Has not been actively used.
- Shows no recent activity.
This makes it easier to identify accounts that may no longer be needed.
Reviewing the Results
After applying the filter, review the displayed mailboxes carefully.
Before deleting any account, verify:
- The mailbox is no longer required.
- No active services are using the address.
- Important messages are not stored inside the mailbox.
- Forwarding rules or automated systems are not relying on it.
Deleting Unused Mailboxes
If you determine that a mailbox is no longer needed:
- Open the mailbox details.
- Choose the option to remove or delete the mailbox.
- Confirm the operation.
Important: Deleting a mailbox permanently removes its stored messages and settings unless a backup is available.
Security Benefits
Regularly removing unused email accounts helps:
- Reduce the attack surface of your hosting account.
- Prevent forgotten accounts from being compromised.
- Simplify mailbox administration.
- Improve visibility of actively used accounts.
Summary
To find unused email accounts:
- Log in to the mybox Panel.
- Navigate to:
Email
- Click the filter (funnel) icon.
- Select:
Unused
- Review the filtered mailbox list.
- Remove any accounts that are no longer needed.
Using the mailbox filter is a quick and effective way to identify and manage unused email accounts within your hosting environment.