Post SMTP Pro Installation and Activation Guide

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Post SMTP Pro is an advanced add-on for the Post SMTP plugin, designed to enhance your WordPress site’s email deliverability. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and activate Post SMTP Pro.

Requirements
  • The Post SMTP free version must be installed and activated before proceeding with the Pro version.
  • You have already purchased the Post SMTP Pro.

Downloading the Post SMTP Pro Add-on Zip File:

After purchasing the Post SMTP Pro, you will receive a purchase or onboarding email. You have two options to download the Pro add-on:

01. From the Purchase / Onboarding Email:

Locate the onboarding email and Click the link provided to download the Post SMTP Pro add-on zip file.

02. From Your Post SMTP Pro Account:

Visit the Post SMTP website and log in to your Pro account using the credentials provided in the onboarding email.

  • Navigate to the ‘Downloads’ tab in your Pro account.
User dashboard with email sending overview.
  • Download the Post SMTP Pro add-on zip file.
User dashboard with email sending overview.

Installing the Post SMTP Pro Add-on:

Once you have downloaded the Pro add-on zip file, follow the below steps to install it on your WordPress site:

  • Log in to your WordPress site’s admin dashboard.
  • Navigate to the Plugins menu and click on “Add New Plugin.”
Installation screen for the Post SMTP Pro Add-on.
  • Click on the “Upload Plugin” button.
Installation guide for Post SMTP Pro add-on
  • Choose the downloaded Post SMTP Pro add-on zip file and click “Install Now.”
Post SMTP plugin settings panel
  • After installation, click “Activate Plugin” to activate this Pro add-on.
An image of a user interface or dashboard.

Activating Your Pro License:

After installing and activating the Pro add-on, you need to activate your Pro license.

  • Upon activation, You will be prompted to enter your Pro license key. This key can be found in the purchase or onboarding email.
Email sending report with performance statistics.
  • Enter the license key in the provided input field and click “Activate License.”

Screenshot of Postman SMTP interface with email statistics.
Note
  • If you missed the input license key screen to enter our license key you can find the option to activate your license by clicking on the “Activate License” button on the Post SMTP Pro add-on in the Installed Plugins list. Plugin > Installed Plugin > Post SMTP Pro Addon

Access all the Pro Extensions:

Once your license is activated, you can access all the Pro extensions of Post SMTP:

  • Navigate to the Extensions submenu under Post SMTP.
Image featuring a detailed layout or graphical element
  • Here, you will find two types of Post SMTP Pro extensions.

1. Socket Extensions: Any Post SMTP Pro bundle includes all three Post SMTP Pro sockets (Office 365, Amazon SES, and Zoho Mail).

Note
  • You have the ability to enable and set up each Socket Extension individually.
Post SMTP plugin interface overview.

2. Bonus Extensions: The Post SMTP bonus extensions give you an edge that enhances your WordPress email management and performance reporting.

Note
  • Advance Email Delivery and Logs bonus extension in only available in our higher plans.
  • You have the ability to enable and configure multiple Bonus Extensions simultaneously.>
Example of SMTP configuration settings
  • Click the Save & Continue button to save your changes and proceed toward configuration.
  • Configure the extensions from the Settings submenu to optimize email deliverability.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and activated Post SMTP Pro. Enjoy the advanced features and improved email deliverability for your WordPress site.

Are you willing to learn more about the Post SMTP bonus extensions?

Check out our guides on the advanced functionality of Post SMTP.

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