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cPanel SSL Webmail
Port 2096 is commonly used by cPanel's webmail service over an encrypted SSL/TLS connection. It enables users to securely access their email accounts via a web-based interface, providing convenient email management for domains hosted on servers utilizing cPanel. The SSL encryption ensures data privacy during transmission, protecting sensitive email content from interception by unauthorized parties..
Port 2096 is primarily designated for cPanel's webmail access over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS). This port facilitates encrypted communication between the client’s web browser and the server hosting the cPanel environment, ensuring that user credentials and email data remain confidential during transit.
Accessing webmail on this port allows domain owners and users to manage their email via standard web browsers without the need to configure dedicated email clients. cPanel supports various webmail clients—such as Horde, Roundcube, and previously SquirrelMail—providing flexibility in user preferences and feature sets.
Internally, connections over port 2096 are handled by the cPanel service daemon that negotiates SSL/TLS handshakes, manages session security, and interfaces with mail server components (like Dovecot and Exim). This ensures that all communication for authentication, email retrieval, and sending via the client interface remains protected and integral.