Install and Configure WP Mail SMTP
Step-by-Step Guide
Fill in SMTP Settings
Sender Settings
Additional Steps
Sending a Test Email
Instructional Video
WordPress websites use the PHP mail function by default for sending emails. This can sometimes cause issues where emails are not delivered or end up in the spam folder.
By using an SMTP plugin like WP Mail SMTP, you can avoid these problems and ensure that emails from your WordPress website reach the recipient.
Log in to your WordPress website via voorbeeld.cc/wp-admin or voorbeeld.cc/wp-login.php, enter your username and password, and click Login.
In the left-hand menu, click Plugins.
At the top, click Add New Plugin.
Use the search field at the top right to search for WP Mail SMTP.
Click Install Now.
After installation, click Activate.
Click Let's Get Started →.
Choose Other SMTP Service.
Click Save and Continue →.
SMTP host: mail.voorbeeld.cc
Encryption: SSL
SMTP port: 465
Enable Auto TLS: ✅
Enable Authentication: ✅
SMTP username: your email address
SMTP password: your email password
Refer to our Email Settings article for the correct outgoing mail settings.
Replace mail.voorbeeld.cc with your actual host name.
From Name: the name you want to display as sender.
Force From Name: (optional)
From Email Address: the email address you want to show as sender.
Force From Email Address: (optional)
Then click Save and Continue →.
Uncheck Smart Contact Form (unless you want to install it).
Click Save and Continue →.
Click Skip this step twice.
Click Send a Test Email.
Enter the email address you want to send the test to.
Click Send Email.
You should receive the test email within a few minutes. Also check your spam folder if you do not receive it right away.
Test email subject: WP Mail SMTP: HTML Test Email to [email address]: Test Email.
Fill in SMTP Settings
Sender Settings
Additional Steps
Sending a Test Email
Instructional Video
WordPress websites use the PHP mail function by default for sending emails. This can sometimes cause issues where emails are not delivered or end up in the spam folder.
By using an SMTP plugin like WP Mail SMTP, you can avoid these problems and ensure that emails from your WordPress website reach the recipient.
Step-by-Step Guide
Log in to your WordPress website via voorbeeld.cc/wp-admin or voorbeeld.cc/wp-login.php, enter your username and password, and click Login.
In the left-hand menu, click Plugins.
At the top, click Add New Plugin.
Use the search field at the top right to search for WP Mail SMTP.
Click Install Now.
After installation, click Activate.
Click Let's Get Started →.
Choose Other SMTP Service.
Click Save and Continue →.
Fill in SMTP Settings
SMTP host: mail.voorbeeld.cc
Encryption: SSL
SMTP port: 465
Enable Auto TLS: ✅
Enable Authentication: ✅
SMTP username: your email address
SMTP password: your email password
Refer to our Email Settings article for the correct outgoing mail settings.
Replace mail.voorbeeld.cc with your actual host name.
Sender Settings
From Name: the name you want to display as sender.
Force From Name: (optional)
From Email Address: the email address you want to show as sender.
Force From Email Address: (optional)
Then click Save and Continue →.
Additional steps
Uncheck Smart Contact Form (unless you want to install it).
Click Save and Continue →.
Click Skip this step twice.
Sending a Test Email
Click Send a Test Email.
Enter the email address you want to send the test to.
Click Send Email.
You should receive the test email within a few minutes. Also check your spam folder if you do not receive it right away.
Test email subject: WP Mail SMTP: HTML Test Email to [email address]: Test Email.
🎦 Instructional Video
Updated on: 23/05/2025
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