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How to access webmail for domain in Plesk after migration?

Question

After migration, when DNS is still pointing globally to the old server, if it is required to check the content of the mailbox how to access it via webmail interface?

Answer

Workaround 1

Add new server IP and webmail host name into the hosts file located on your workstation.

  • For Windows into: C:WindowsSystem32Driversetchosts

    192.0.2.2 webmail.example.com

  • For MacOS into: /private/etc/hosts

    192.0.2.2 webmail.example.com

Workaround 2

If there is any domain with webmail that resolves to the new server, access it and specify login credentials for the mailbox you wish to access.