How to Configure WP Mail SMTP Plugin to Send Emails

Setting up WP Mail SMTP is essential for ensuring your emails are delivered effectively from your WordPress site. Without proper email configuration, your emails may end up in spam folders or not reach their destination at all. WP Mail SMTP ensures your website emails are properly authenticated, improving the chances of successful delivery and enhancing your site’s functionality.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the entire setup process:

1. Log in to the WP Dashboard

Access your WordPress dashboard by navigating to your site’s URL and appending /wp-admin. Enter your credentials to log in.

2. Click Add Plugin Option in the WP Dashboard

Once logged in, look for the “Plugins” option in the left sidebar. Click on it, and then select “Add New.”

 

3. Install WP Mail SMTP Plugin in WP

In the search bar, type “WP Mail SMTP.” Locate the plugin by WPForms and click the “Install Now” button.

 

4. Activate Plugin

After installation, click the “Activate” button to enable the WP Mail SMTP plugin on your WordPress site.

 

5. Start Plugin Setup

Upon activation, you will see the setup wizard. Click on “Let’s Get Started.” to start the setup process.

 

6. Choose Your SMTP Mailer

On the settings page, you’ll see several options for SMTP mailers. Select the “Other SMTP” option. Then Click on the Save and Continue button to go to the next page.

 

7. Configure Mailer Settings

Fill in the required information, including the SMTP host, port, and authentication details. Make sure you use the correct settings provided by your email service.

• SMTP Host – The SMTP host address provided by your hosting company.
• Encryption – The encryption method used by your mail server to send emails. Usually, it is SSL.
• SMTP Port – The port used by the outgoing mail server.
• Auto TLS – This setting should be set to On.
• Authentication – Needs to be On.
• SMTP Username – Usually, the email address you are using to send emails.
• SMTP Password – The password for the email account you are using to send emails. We don’t recommend saving SMTP passwords here.
• From Name – This name will be used to send emails. We recommend using your website’s title.
• From Email – This email address will be used to send all WordPress emails.

 

 

8. Which Email Features Do You Want to Enable?

Decide on additional email features you want to enable.

 

9. Help Improve WP Mail SMTP + Smart Recommendations

You can help to improve the plugin or skip this step.

 

10. Enter Your WP Mail SMTP License Key

If you have a premium version of the plugin, enter your license key. If not, you can skip this step.

 

11. Checking Mailer Configuration

Once you’ve filled out the necessary information, the plugin will check the mailer configuration to ensure everything is correct.

 

12. Congrats, You’ve Successfully Set Up WP Mail SMTP!

If all settings are correct, you’ll receive a confirmation message stating that you’ve successfully set up WP Mail SMTP.

 

13. Finish Setup

Complete the setup process by clicking on the “Finish Setup” button.

 

14. Access WP Mail SMTP Tools for Test Email

From the WP Dashboard, look for the “WP Mail SMTP” in the left sidebar. Click on it, then navigate to the “Tools” tab to access the Email Test Section.

 

15. Send a Test Email

Enter an email address to send a test email. Click on the “Send Email” button.

 

16. Email Test Result.

Once the test email is successful, you will see a message confirming that your SPF record is set up correctly, ensuring your emails are authenticated and will reach the recipient’s inbox.

 

Conclusion

Following these 16 steps, you can easily set up WP Mail SMTP on your WordPress site. This setup will help ensure your emails are delivered reliably, enhancing communication with your users and improving overall site functionality.