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# Install and Configure WP Mail SMTP

* [Step-by-Step Guide](#3-step-by-step-guide)
* [Fill in SMTP Settings](#3-fill-in-smtp-settings)
* [Sender Settings](#3-sender-settings)
* [Additional Steps](#3-additional-steps)
* [Sending a Test Email](#3-sending-a-test-email)
* [Instructional Video](#3-instructional-video)
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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

1. 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**.
2. In the left-hand menu, click **Plugins**.
3. At the top, click **Add New Plugin**.
4. Use the search field at the top right to search for **WP Mail SMTP**.
5. Click **Install Now**.
6. After installation, click **Activate**.
7. Click **Let's Get Started →**.
8. Choose **Other SMTP Service**.
9. 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](/en/article/email-settings-for-email-clients-outlook-macos-mail-thunderbird-7swj7a/) 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

1. Click **Send a Test Email**.
2. Enter the email address you want to send the test to.
3. 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`.
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### 🎦 Instructional Video

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