---
title: "Rename Mailboxes in Premium Business Email"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/email/premium-business-email/rename-mailboxes-in-premium-business-email/"
description: "Premium Business Email mailboxes, whether \"Standard\" or \"Plus,\" can be renamed within the Email Control Panel, facilitating personalized mailbox management."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-08-04"
---

# Rename Mailboxes in Premium Business Email

You can rename both “Standard” and “Plus” [Premium Business Email mailboxes](https://www.liquidweb.com/premium-email-hosting/) within the Email Control Panel.

1\. To rename the email address of your “Standard” or “Plus Premium Business Email mailbox, log into your [Email Control Panel](https://managemail.liquidweb.services/).

2\. In the Email Hosting section of the Email control panel, click on the Mailboxes link.

![mailboxes link highlighted in email control panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_T8otM6.png)

3\. Click on the Mailbox you would like to rename:

![email name highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_D2eRJS.png)

4\. Once in the User Details, click **More** -> **Rename Email Address**

![rename email link highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_h3TUpf.png)

5\. A popup will appear, where you can type in your requested new Email Address.  
If the new Email Address is available, a green check icon will appear to the right.

Complete the process by clicking on the “Rename Email Address” button:

![confirm new email address](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_vyiGEO.png)

6\. An Alias of the now “old” Email Address will be automatically created and applied to the newly renamed Email Address:

![new email alias created](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_Jm05X8.png)

7\. If you send and receive messages through Webmail, you will also need to change to the new Email Address in the **Settings** there as well:

![webmail settings highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_ZD93Al.png)

8\. After selecting/clicking the Current Identity, then click the Edit button:

![edit identity button in webmail](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_YYQvam.png)

9\. Type the new Email Address in the respective “Edit Identity” field, then click OK:

![new identity information in webmail](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_sTV3To.png)

10\. Lastly, you will need to update to the new Email Address in mail client/mobile devices.  
Please see [Using the Email Help Tool for Premium Business Email and Hosted Exchange.](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/how-to-use-the-email-help-tool-for-premium-business-email-and-hosted-exchange/)