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Controlpanel  > How do I rename an email address? 
Scope:   This article details how to rename an email address using the Control Panel. The email address settings and email will be retained, all that needs to be updated is the username in your email client.
 
Environment:   This document is written for users of all web browsers. The initial screenshot shows Internet Explorer 6, but the rest of the images are the same for all web browsers.
 
Precursory actions:   Before following these instructions you should be connected to the internet, and your web browser should be open and the front most application.

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Instructions

Step 1: In your web browser, go to www.controlpanel.co.nz.

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Step 2: Enter your User Name and Password into the appropriate text fields, then click Logon.

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Step 3: From the left side of the page, click Email under the Services tab. If Email is not visible, click the Services tab to expand it.

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Step 4: Your domains are listed on the right side of the page. From the Show menu you can choose to view All Domains, Hosted Domains or Registry Domains. Registry Domains can be viewed grouped by To Renew, Cancelled, Registrant, Technical Contact or Billing Contact.

From this list, find the domain with the email address that you want to rename, then click its envelope icon.

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Step 5: Click on the settings icon for the email address that you want to rename.

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Step 6: Enter the New Email Address for the email address to be renamed to as shown in the picture.

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Step 7: Click Save to begin the renaming process.

Step 8: The rename will be done immediately, and you will need to update your email client to use the new email address as your login, but you do not need to update your password as it is unchanged. It will take a few minutes for email to sync with the new address.
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