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Introduction: The timestamp on your emails is essential for proper communication and organization. It helps you keep track of when messages are sent and received. However, there might be times when you need to adjust the timestamp on your emails to align with your local time zone or daylight saving time changes. In this article, we'll guide you on how to change the timestamp on your emails in cPanel and DirectAdmin control panels and Whether you're using a webmail client like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook or a desktop client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.

 

cPanel:

Step 1: Log in to cPanel Log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.

Step 2: Access the 'Email Accounts' section Navigate to the 'Email' section and click on the 'Email Accounts' icon.

Step 3: Locate the Webmail Access Find the email account you want to change the timestamp for and click on the 'Check Email' or 'Access Webmail' button. This will take you to the webmail interface.

Step 4: Choose Your Webmail Client cPanel offers multiple webmail clients, such as Horde, Roundcube, or SquirrelMail. Select the webmail client you prefer to use.

Step 5: Access the Time Zone Settings In your chosen webmail client, access the settings and locate the time zone settings. They may be found under different sections like 'Preferences,' 'Options,' or 'Settings.'

Step 6: Change the Time Zone After locating the time zone settings, change the time zone to match your current location or preferences. Most webmail clients provide a drop-down menu or a list of time zones to choose from. Select the appropriate time zone and save the changes.

DirectAdmin:

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin Log in to your DirectAdmin account using your username and password.

Step 2: Access the 'Email Accounts' section Navigate to the 'Email Management' section and click on the 'Email Accounts' icon.

Step 3: Locate the Webmail Access Find the email account you want to change the timestamp for and click on the 'Login to Webmail' button. This will take you to the webmail interface.

Step 4: Choose Your Webmail Client DirectAdmin offers multiple webmail clients, such as Roundcube or SquirrelMail. Select the webmail client you prefer to use.

Step 5: Access the Time Zone Settings In your chosen webmail client, access the settings and locate the time zone settings. They may be found under different sections like 'Preferences,' 'Options,' or 'Settings.'

Step 6: Change the Time Zone After locating the time zone settings, change the time zone to match your current location or preferences. Most webmail clients provide a drop-down menu or a list of time zones to choose from. Select the appropriate time zone and save the changes.

Changing the timestamp on your emails in cPanel and DirectAdmin control panels is a straightforward process. By updating your email client's time zone settings, you'll ensure that your emails display the correct timestamp, making it easier to stay organized and communicate effectively.

Email Client Settings

Step 1: Access Your Email Client Settings The first step to change the timestamp on your emails is to access your email client's settings. Whether you're using a webmail client like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook or a desktop client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, the process will be quite similar. Here's how to access the settings in common email clients:

  • Gmail: Click on the gear icon in the top right corner, then select 'See all settings.'
  • Yahoo Mail: Click on the gear icon in the top right corner, then select 'More Settings.'
  • Outlook.com: Click on the gear icon in the top right corner, then select 'View all Outlook settings.'
  • Microsoft Outlook (Desktop): Click on 'File,' then select 'Options.'
  • Mozilla Thunderbird: Click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) and choose 'Options.'

Step 2: Locate the Time Zone Settings Once you've accessed your email client's settings, look for the time zone settings. These settings might be located under different sections, such as 'General,' 'Calendar,' or 'Account.' In some cases, you might need to access your email provider's web interface to change the time zone settings.

Step 3: Change the Time Zone After locating the time zone settings, you can change the time zone to match your current location or preferences. Most email clients provide a drop-down menu or a list of time zones to choose from. Select the appropriate time zone and save the changes.

Step 4: Confirm the Changes To ensure that the timestamp on your emails has been updated, send a test email to yourself or a friend. Check the timestamp of the received email to confirm that it reflects the correct time zone. If the timestamp is still incorrect, double-check your settings and make any necessary adjustments.

Conclusion: Changing the timestamp on your emails is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few steps. By updating your email client's time zone settings, you'll ensure that your emails display the correct timestamp, making it easier to stay organized and communicate effectively.


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