{"id":86739,"date":"2023-12-26T09:27:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T09:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/?p=86739"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:08:41","slug":"wordpress-smtp-configuration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postmansmtp.com\/es\/wordpress-smtp-configuration\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Configure SMTP For WordPress To Send Emails [3 Easy Steps]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Email communication has become an indispensable resource for businesses in today’s digital landscape. Whether you’re sharing personalized offers, important updates, or simply welcoming new subscribers, email provides a direct and impactful way to engage with your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to get the most out of your WordPress email communication, you must understand how to configure SMTP for WordPress to send emails, which will improve your email deliverability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the WordPress SMTP configuration, let’s look at why you need to do so in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Need To Configure SMTP For WordPress To Send Emails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By default, your WordPress website uses the PHP mail() function. But unfortunately, most major email clients might flag your emails as spam or junk if you send them through your website using the PHP mail() function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you choose Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) instead. You can easily improve your email marketing deliverability. SMTP is a standard protocol that enables the transfer of emails between servers, allowing you to keep track of email status and manage email lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPORTANT: <\/strong>To use SMTP services in WordPress, you must install a reliable WordPress mail plugin, like Post SMTP<\/strong><\/a>, because it\u2019s a great WordPress SMTP plugin with many compelling features, including Multiple SMTP Mailer Options (Microsoft 365<\/a>, Amazon SES, Zoho, Mailgun<\/a>, Brevo, SendGrid, etc.), Fallback Mailing, Instant Email Failure Alerts, Dedicated Post SMTP Mobile App<\/a>, Chrome Extension, Push Notifications, OAuth 2.0 protocol and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let’s get started with the process of setting up SMTP for WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Configure SMTP For WordPress – Step By Step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following are the steps you can go through to Configure SMTP For WordPress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step#1: Install and Activate The Post SMTP WordPress Plugin<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we mentioned earlier, you have to install the Post SMTP plugin to use SMTP services in your WordPress to send emails, so to do that, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log in to your WordPress website Dashboard<\/strong> by entering the login credentials<\/strong>. (i.e., https:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-login.php<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to the \u201cPlugins<\/strong>\u201d section of the left-hand menu. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Now click the \u201cAdd New<\/strong>\u201d button in the top left corner. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Type \u201cPost SMTP<\/strong>\u201d in the search bar and Click on \u201cInstall Now<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Wait for a few seconds and then simply click on \u201cActivate<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      That\u2019s it; once activated, the below Post SMTP admin dashboard will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Next, click the \u00abStart the Wizard\u00bb button to configure the SMTP settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step#2: Select and Enter SMTP Mailer Settings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The easy-to-follow 3-step setup wizard<\/a> asks you for information about your SMTP mailer, email settings, and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n