{"id":233974,"date":"2026-06-24T09:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/?p=233974"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:35:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:35:27","slug":"set-up-wordpress-smtp-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/es\/set-up-wordpress-smtp-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up WordPress SMTP Settings [Step-by-Step]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress powers millions of websites, but its default email system remains one of its biggest weaknesses. Contact form notifications disappear, password reset emails never arrive, and WooCommerce customers miss order confirmations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, the problem isn&#8217;t WordPress itself. It&#8217;s the way WordPress sends email by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After helping hundreds of WordPress site owners <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/troubleshoot-wordpress-email-delivery-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">troubleshoot failed email delivery<\/a>, we&#8217;ve found that WordPress almost always struggles when it relies solely on PHP mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, you&#8217;ll learn how to configure WordPress SMTP settings using Post SMTP and dramatically improve email deliverability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>What Are WordPress SMTP Settings?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress SMTP settings are a set of configuration values that tell WordPress how to connect to an external email server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than using your local hosting server, these configurations route WordPress emails through a dedicated provider or SMTP relay service (such as Gmail or SendGrid). This authentication process authorises the provider to deliver your outbound messages securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Most WordPress SMTP configurations require these settings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SMTP Host:<\/strong> the address of the SMTP server (e.g., smtp.gmail.com)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMTP Port:<\/strong> the port it connects through (usually 587)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encryption:<\/strong> how the connection is secured (TLS or SSL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Username:<\/strong> your email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password:<\/strong> your account password or API key<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Email Address: <\/strong>the sender email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Name:<\/strong> the sender name<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>What Does SMTP Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It&#8217;s the standard method computers use to send emails over the internet. When you send an email from Gmail, Outlook, or any email client, SMTP is the protocol that handles the delivery behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SMTP acts as the delivery system responsible for moving outgoing emails between mail servers. It verifies sender information, establishes secure connections, and helps ensure messages reach their intended destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To sum it up, SMTP acts as the communication protocol responsible for transferring outgoing emails between mail servers securely and reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>How WordPress Sends Emails by Default<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress uses a built-in PHP function, <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/wp_mail-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wp_mail()<\/a>, which relies on your web server&#8217;s PHP mail () function to send emails.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem is: PHP mail doesn&#8217;t actually connect to an email provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PHP mail sends messages directly through the hosting server&#8217;s mail transfer agent rather than using authenticated SMTP services. Because these emails often lack proper authentication records and sender reputation, mailbox providers frequently filter them as spam or suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Why PHP Mail Causes Email Delivery Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PHP mail fails for a few key reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No authentication &#8211; <\/strong>There&#8217;s no proof that the email is from who it claims to be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No dedicated sender reputation &#8211;<\/strong> Shared hosting servers often host websites with poor sending reputations, increasing the likelihood that mailbox providers will distrust outgoing emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hosting restrictions &#8211; <\/strong>Many hosting providers block outgoing email on port 25 entirely to prevent spam abuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No error reporting &#8211;<\/strong> If an email fails to deliver, WordPress won&#8217;t tell you. It just silently disappears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Why You Should Configure SMTP in WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When WordPress sends an email using PHP mail, it goes out with no identity attached. No sender verification, no domain authentication, nothing. Receiving servers see an unsigned email from a random hosting server and either bin it or send it to spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This affects everything that relies on email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A customer submits your contact form \u2192 you never get it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A user requests a password reset \u2192 the link never arrives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WooCommerce sends an order confirmation \u2192 the customer thinks the purchase failed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress sends you an admin alert \u2192 you miss it entirely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re all caused by the same issue: PHP mail lacks authentication, so emails aren&#8217;t delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SMTP fixes this by routing your emails through a real mail provider, one that receiving servers already trust. Your emails go out with a verified sender identity, <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/spf-dkim-dmarc-bimi-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proper email authentication<\/a> headers, and a strong email reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This results in <strong><em>emails in the inbox<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color left-block wp-elements-1 advgb-dyn-66e97bf5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> SMTP works best when combined with email authentication standards such as <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/dmarc-spf-dkim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPF, DKIM, and DMARC<\/a>. Together, these records help mailbox providers verify sender identity, reduce spoofing attempts, and improve inbox placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>SMTP vs PHP Mail Function<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PHP Mail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SMTP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reliability<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Authentication<\/td><td>Weak<\/td><td>Secure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spam Protection<\/td><td>Poor<\/td><td>Better<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Email Tracking<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Reporting<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Works on All Hosts<\/td><td>Sometimes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have never seen a case where PHP mail is the better choice for a live WordPress site. Most production WordPress websites benefit from SMTP because authenticated email delivery improves reliability and monitoring capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>What You Need Before Setting Up WordPress SMTP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we proceed with setting up WordPress SMTP, you should know the prerequisites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A WordPress Website<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An SMTP Plugin: <\/strong>As WordPress doesn&#8217;t support SMTP natively, you&#8217;ll need a plugin to fill the gap. For this guide, we will use the Post SMTP plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An Email Provider or SMTP Mailer:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll connect WordPress to one of these services to send your emails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gmail &#8211;<\/strong> Great for small sites; free with a Google account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outlook \/ Microsoft 365 &#8211;<\/strong> Good for businesses already on Microsoft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SendGrid &#8211;<\/strong> Scalable transactional email; free tier available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mailgun &#8211; <\/strong>Developer-friendly; strong API support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amazon SES &#8211; <\/strong>Very affordable at high volume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) &#8211;<\/strong> Free tier with daily send limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoho Mail &#8211; <\/strong>Good for teams using Zoho&#8217;s business suite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SMTP Credentials:<\/strong> SMTP Host, SMTP Port, Username, Password, or API Key, and Encryption Type.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Steps to Set Up WordPress SMTP Settings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you understand why SMTP is essential for reliable email delivery, it&#8217;s time to configure it on your WordPress site. Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up Post SMTP and start sending authenticated emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 1: Install and Activate Post SMTP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing to do is install and activate one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/best-smtp-plugins-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best SMTP plugins on WordPress<\/a>. Here\u2019s how to install and activate Post SMTP:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to your WordPress Admin page and log in to your WordPress site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to Plugins \u2192 Add Plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-to-plugins-option-1.webp\" alt=\"Navigate to Plugins menu in WordPress dashboard to install Post SMTP\" class=\"wp-image-233998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-to-plugins-option-1.webp 860w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-to-plugins-option-1-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/head-to-plugins-option-1-768x455.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter \u201cPost SMTP\u201d in the right search bar and click \u201cInstall Now.\u201d In a few seconds, click \u201cActivate.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1693\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-post-smtp-in-the-right-search-bar.webp\" alt=\"Search for Post SMTP plugin in the WordPress Add Plugins screen\" class=\"wp-image-234000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-post-smtp-in-the-right-search-bar.webp 1693w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-post-smtp-in-the-right-search-bar-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-post-smtp-in-the-right-search-bar-1024x408.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-post-smtp-in-the-right-search-bar-768x306.webp 768w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-post-smtp-in-the-right-search-bar-1536x612.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1693px) 100vw, 1693px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will be redirected to the Post SMTP setup wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Post SMTP Pro unlocks all WordPress SMTP settings, including One Click Mailers, <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/email-analytics-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email monitoring<\/a>, automatic retries, mobile alerts, and backup SMTP routing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you want to use the premium version of Post SMTP, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post SMTP pricing page<\/a> and purchase either the Pro or Business plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive an email with a link to download the Pro ZIP file and its license key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head back to Plugins \u2192 Add Plugin, then click Upload Plugin at the top left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2066\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-upload-plugin-at-the-top-left.webp\" alt=\"Click the Upload Plugin button to install Post SMTP Pro manually\" class=\"wp-image-234004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-upload-plugin-at-the-top-left.webp 2066w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-upload-plugin-at-the-top-left-300x45.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-upload-plugin-at-the-top-left-1024x153.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-upload-plugin-at-the-top-left-768x114.webp 768w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-upload-plugin-at-the-top-left-1536x229.webp 1536w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-upload-plugin-at-the-top-left-2048x305.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2066px) 100vw, 2066px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the appropriate Post SMTP Pro ZIP file, click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your license key, then click Activate License to unlock all features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-activate-license-to-unlock-all-features.webp\" alt=\"Activate Post SMTP Pro license key to unlock premium features\" class=\"wp-image-234005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-activate-license-to-unlock-all-features.webp 875w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-activate-license-to-unlock-all-features-300x241.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-activate-license-to-unlock-all-features-768x618.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations on installing and activating Post SMTP Pro!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 2: Connect to Your SMTP Mailer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to Post SMTP \u2192 Post SMTP Dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Setup the Wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1574\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-on-setup-the-wizard-option.webp\" alt=\"Click Setup the Wizard in Post SMTP dashboard to begin SMTP configuration\" class=\"wp-image-234006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-on-setup-the-wizard-option.webp 1574w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-on-setup-the-wizard-option-300x145.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-on-setup-the-wizard-option-1024x494.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-on-setup-the-wizard-option-768x371.webp 768w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-on-setup-the-wizard-option-1536x742.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1574px) 100vw, 1574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Post SMTP setup wizard, choose your desired SMTP Mailer, then click Continue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post SMTP has 15+ SMTP Mailer options including, Gmail API, SendGrid, Brevo, Maileroo, Microsoft 365, Zoho, Amazon SES, Mailtrap, etc. All of them offer reliable delivery, strong authentication options, and beginner-friendly setup processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-plus-smtp-mailer-options.webp\" alt=\"Available SMTP mailer options in Post SMTP including Gmail, SendGrid, and Amazon SES\" class=\"wp-image-234007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-plus-smtp-mailer-options.webp 923w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-plus-smtp-mailer-options-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/15-plus-smtp-mailer-options-768x577.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set your desired From Address and From Name, and lock both in by enabling the \u00abPrevent plugins and themes from changing this\u00bb toggle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1172\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/configure-a-single-mailer-settings.webp\" alt=\"Configure sender email address and sender name in Post SMTP\" class=\"wp-image-234022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/configure-a-single-mailer-settings.webp 1172w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/configure-a-single-mailer-settings-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/configure-a-single-mailer-settings-1024x630.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/configure-a-single-mailer-settings-768x472.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1172px) 100vw, 1172px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now scroll down until you come across these settings (we\u2019ve selected Gmail SMTP Mailer).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/selected-gmail-smtp-mailer.webp\" alt=\"Gmail SMTP mailer selected in the Post SMTP setup wizard\" class=\"wp-image-234023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/selected-gmail-smtp-mailer.webp 1025w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/selected-gmail-smtp-mailer-300x237.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/selected-gmail-smtp-mailer-768x606.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to connect the SMTP Mailer: One-Click Setup and Manual Setup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-Click Setup simplifies the authentication process and reduces configuration errors, making it suitable for most users. So, toggle it on and directly sign into Google.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1055\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-click-setup-toggle-option.webp\" alt=\"Enable One-Click Setup for Gmail SMTP authentication in Post SMTP\" class=\"wp-image-234025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-click-setup-toggle-option.webp 1055w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-click-setup-toggle-option-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-click-setup-toggle-option-1024x477.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-click-setup-toggle-option-768x357.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1055px) 100vw, 1055px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Else, you have to manually <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/docs\/mailers\/how-to-setup-gmail-with-post-smtp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generate the Client ID and Secret<\/a>, enter each piece of information, and then click Authorize.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1054\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manually-generate-the-client-id-and-secret.webp\" alt=\"Manual Gmail SMTP setup using Client ID and Client Secret credentials\" class=\"wp-image-234027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manually-generate-the-client-id-and-secret.webp 1054w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manually-generate-the-client-id-and-secret-300x229.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manually-generate-the-client-id-and-secret-1024x780.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manually-generate-the-client-id-and-secret-768x585.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After authorization, you can click Save and Continue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-save-and-continue-option.webp\" alt=\"Save SMTP mailer settings and continue with the setup process\" class=\"wp-image-234028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-save-and-continue-option.webp 1021w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-save-and-continue-option-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-save-and-continue-option-768x542.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 3: Send a Test Email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter a recipient email to send your test email.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-a-recipient-email-to-send-your-test-email.webp\" alt=\"Enter recipient email address to send a WordPress SMTP test email\" class=\"wp-image-234029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-a-recipient-email-to-send-your-test-email.webp 1006w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-a-recipient-email-to-send-your-test-email-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-a-recipient-email-to-send-your-test-email-768x561.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Send Test Email, then wait a few seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-Finish-after-you-see-successful-message.webp\" alt=\"Finish Post SMTP setup after successful email delivery confirmation\" class=\"wp-image-234031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-Finish-after-you-see-successful-message.webp 690w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/click-Finish-after-you-see-successful-message-300x59.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Finish after you see the successful message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can now either check logs or skip to the dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1033\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/check-logs-for-email-logs.webp\" alt=\"View email logs in Post SMTP to monitor WordPress email delivery\" class=\"wp-image-234033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/check-logs-for-email-logs.webp 1033w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/check-logs-for-email-logs-300x229.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/check-logs-for-email-logs-1024x783.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/check-logs-for-email-logs-768x587.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations! You have successfully set up WordPress SMTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 4: Enable Email Logging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, to configure SMTP settings in detail, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Post SMTP \u2192 Settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/post-smtp-settings-option.webp\" alt=\"Access Post SMTP settings from the WordPress admin dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-234036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/post-smtp-settings-option.webp 588w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/post-smtp-settings-option-300x163.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Logging Tab from the top menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/logging-tab-from-the-top-menu.webp\" alt=\"Open the Logging tab in Post SMTP settings\" class=\"wp-image-234037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/logging-tab-from-the-top-menu.webp 945w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/logging-tab-from-the-top-menu-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/logging-tab-from-the-top-menu-768x307.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By default, Logging is enabled, but if it is disabled, you can select the correct option from the drop-down. You can also limit the number of entries and the transcript size.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-logs-checklist.webp\" alt=\"Configure email logging settings in Post SMTP\" class=\"wp-image-234040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-logs-checklist.webp 945w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-logs-checklist-300x123.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-logs-checklist-768x315.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upon finalizing your configuration, click Save Changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 5: Turn on Email Failure Alerts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the Notifications Tab in the top bar.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1341\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-the-notifications-tab.webp\" alt=\"Select the Notifications tab to configure email failure alerts\" class=\"wp-image-234042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-the-notifications-tab.webp 1341w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-the-notifications-tab-300x51.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-the-notifications-tab-1024x174.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-the-notifications-tab-768x131.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By default, notifications are enabled for the administrator email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the notification settings based on your preferences. You can get email failure alerts via SMS (Twilio), Slack, MS Teams, Webhook, Pushover, and even Post SMTP Mobile App.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1146\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/get-email-failure-alerts.webp\" alt=\"Configure email failure notifications using Post SMTP alert options\" class=\"wp-image-234044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/get-email-failure-alerts.webp 1146w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/get-email-failure-alerts-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/get-email-failure-alerts-1024x384.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/get-email-failure-alerts-768x288.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1146px) 100vw, 1146px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To receive browser notifications, install the Chrome extension and copy the generated UID code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the UID into the corresponding field and enable Push to Chrome Extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save Changes to save your notification settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2066\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-push-to-chrome-extension.webp\" alt=\"Enable Chrome browser push notifications for email failure alerts\" class=\"wp-image-234045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-push-to-chrome-extension.webp 2066w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-push-to-chrome-extension-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-push-to-chrome-extension-1024x493.webp 1024w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-push-to-chrome-extension-768x370.webp 768w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-push-to-chrome-extension-1536x739.webp 1536w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-push-to-chrome-extension-2048x985.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2066px) 100vw, 2066px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 6: Configure Email Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Email Reporting bar in the top menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-reporting-bar-option.webp\" alt=\"Access Email Reporting settings in Post SMTP\" class=\"wp-image-234046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-reporting-bar-option.webp 710w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-reporting-bar-option-300x58.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toggle Enable Lite Email Reporting to On.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/toggle-enable-lite-email-reporting.webp\" alt=\"Enable Lite Email Reporting feature in Post SMTP\" class=\"wp-image-234047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/toggle-enable-lite-email-reporting.webp 415w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/toggle-enable-lite-email-reporting-300x106.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set your desired reporting interval, then save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/set-your-desired-reporting-interval.webp\" alt=\"Set email reporting frequency and notification interval\" class=\"wp-image-234048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/set-your-desired-reporting-interval.webp 577w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/set-your-desired-reporting-interval-300x171.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From now on, you will receive an email health report like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-health-report-of-email-logs.webp\" alt=\"Example email health report showing WordPress email delivery statistics\" class=\"wp-image-234049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-health-report-of-email-logs.webp 471w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/email-health-report-of-email-logs-244x300.webp 244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 7: Set Up a Backup Connection&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select Fallback Tab from the top menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-fallback-tab-option.webp\" alt=\"Open the Fallback tab to configure a backup SMTP connection\" class=\"wp-image-234050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-fallback-tab-option.webp 577w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/select-fallback-tab-option-300x131.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable Fallback by clicking on the Yes button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fallback is a backup email deliverability feature. If your primary connection fails, you use the backup mailer automatically by enabling it. For more information about fallback, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/docs\/advance-functionality\/fallback-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/backup-email-deliverability-feature.webp\" alt=\"Configure fallback SMTP mailer for improved email deliverability\" class=\"wp-image-234051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/backup-email-deliverability-feature.webp 1003w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/backup-email-deliverability-feature-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/backup-email-deliverability-feature-768x451.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the necessary SMTP information (Mail Server, Server Port, Security, From Email, Username, and Password).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save Changes to store the settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Step 8: Configure Advanced Delivery Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This tab will only appear if you have Post SMTP Pro and have enabled the Email Delivery and Logs extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enabled-the-email-delivery-and-logs-extension.webp\" alt=\"Enable the Email Delivery and Logs extension in Post SMTP Pro\" class=\"wp-image-234052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enabled-the-email-delivery-and-logs-extension.webp 538w, https:\/\/postmansmtp-live.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enabled-the-email-delivery-and-logs-extension-300x208.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the Advanced Delivery &amp; 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