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.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Log in to your WordPress website via
voorbeeld.cc/wp-adminorvoorbeeld.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.ccwith 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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