How to Change an Email Password in cPanel If you control email accounts on your server, you may need to reset or simply change a password for one of your e-mail accounts. You can reset or change your email passwords through your cPanel. The guidelines below would guide you through the steps to change an e-mail account password. Step 1. Login into your cPanel. Step 2. Click the Password link next to your email address. Step 3. Click the Password link next to your email address. Step 4. Type your new password in both boxes, then click the Change Password button. Note you must use a strong password (at least with 1 or more capital letters, 1 or more special character and 1 or more numerical).