{"id":151603,"date":"2025-03-26T08:21:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T08:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/?p=151603"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:34:01","slug":"wordpress-admin-email-change-not-sending-confirmation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/es\/wordpress-admin-email-change-not-sending-confirmation\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix WordPress Admin Email Change Not Sending Confirmation Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WordPress and email deliverability issues usually go hand-in-hand. These common issues occur due to the lack of authentication protocols by the WordPress default PHP mail() function. It might sound complicated, but it is actually a very straightforward process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such complications are also the reason behind the infamous \u00abWordPress admin email change not sending confirmation email\u00bb issue when changing or adding a new administrator account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explores the common reasons behind this infamous issue, and we will show you two super simple ways to overcome this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s jump right into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is WordPress Admin Email Change Not Sending Confirmation Emails?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WordPress uses its default mailer to send such emails, which is called the PHPmailer or php mail() function. Oftentimes, it fails to send emails because it lacks proper authentication protocols, and receiving servers do not allow emails lacking such protocols. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The protocols are called DKIM, SPF, and DMARC. These three work together to evaluate the authenticity of the incoming email. Depending on the results, the email is either rejected, quarantined, or allowed. Let’s learn more about them in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before sending the email, DKIM <\/strong>or DomainKeys Identified Mail <\/strong>adds a digital signature, assuring the receiving server that the email is authentic and wasn’t tempered with on the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, SPF <\/strong>or the Sender Policy Framework <\/strong>checks if the incoming email comes from one of the servers authorized by that domain’s administrator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the emails go through these protocols, it finally comes down to DMARC<\/strong> or Domain-Based Message Authentication,<\/strong> Reporting & Conformance,<\/strong> which chooses to reject, quarantine, or allow the email in the inbox. Learn more about these email protocols in this detailed guide: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also the same culprit behind the infamous WordPress not sending email issue<\/a>. Since WordPress’s default mailer lacks these protocols, most email servers reject the email, causing it never to reach your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Fix WordPress Admin Email Change Not Sending Confirmation Emails?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you understand the common cause behind the issue, let’s move on to the solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can effortlessly fix the issue by changing WordPress’ default mailer with one that has the authentication protocols intact. This would allow the email servers to allow the email in the inbox, potentially fixing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue can also arise due to the corruption of DNS records. Finally, we will take a look at the DNS records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution 1. Change the WordPress default mailer: 3 Steps.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The easiest way to do so is with the Post SMTP WordPress plugin. The world-renowned plugin solves all the deliverability issues in the blink of an eye. Let’s take a look at the step-by-step process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Install the Post SMTP plugin.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, download the PostSMTP plugin from the WordPress directory. You can easily do so by navigating to your WordPress <\/strong>>> Plugins <\/strong>>> Add New Plugin <\/strong>>> Search for Post SMTP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the plugin is downloaded, activate it with the \u00abActivate<\/strong>\u00bb button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2. Set up a mailer.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Right after activation, you will be prompted with the Post SMTP setup wizard, which is a three-step process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After navigating to the settings, run the wizard using the \u00abSetup the Wizard<\/strong>\u00bb button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You will now see a screen asking you to choose your SMTP Mailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Post SMTP plugin offers a wide range of mailers to choose from, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n