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[Mail & Notifications](/categories/mail) 4. / 5. patt/smtp-mailer ActiveWordpress-plugin[Mail & Notifications](/categories/mail) patt/smtp-mailer ================ SMTP Mailer 1.1(5y ago)0813MITPHPPHP >=5.3.2 Since Apr 20Pushed 5y ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/andrewcy86/smtp-mailer)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/patt/smtp-mailer)[ Docs](https://epa.gov)[ RSS](/packages/patt-smtp-mailer/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced 2w ago READMEChangelog (2)Dependencies (1)Versions (3)Used By (0) ``` === SMTP Mailer === Contributors: naa986 Donate link: https://wphowto.net/ Tags: email, mail, smtp, phpmailer Requires at least: 5.7 Tested up to: 5.7 Stable tag: 1.1.1 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Configure a SMTP server to send email from your WordPress site. Configure the wp_mail() function to use SMTP instead of the PHP mail() function. == Description == [SMTP Mailer](https://wphowto.net/smtp-mailer-plugin-for-wordpress-1482) plugin allows you to configure a mail server which handles all outgoing email from your website. It takes control of the wp_mail function and use SMTP instead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O_jgtykcEk&rel=0 === Requirements === * A self-hosted website running on [WordPress hosting](https://wphowto.net/best-cheap-wordpress-hosting-1689) === SMTP Mailer Settings === * **SMTP Host**: Your outgoing mail server (e.g. smtp.gmail.com). * **SMTP Authentication**: Whether to use SMTP authentication when sending an email (True/False). If you choose to authenticate you will also need to provide your username and password. * **SMTP Username**: The username to connect to your SMTP server. * **SMTP Password**: The password to connect to your SMTP server. * **Type of Encryption**: The encryption to be used when sending an email (TLS/SSL/No Encryption. TLS is recommended). * **SMTP Port**: The port to be used when sending an email (587/465/25). If you choose TLS the port should be set to 587. For SSL use port 465 instead. * **From Email Address**: The email address to be used as the From Address when sending an email. * **From Name**: The name to be used as the From Name when sending an email. === SMTP Mailer Test Email === Once you have configured the settings you can send a test email to check the functionality of the plugin. * **To**: Email address of the recipient. * **Subject**: Subject of the email. * **Message**: Email body. === Known Compatibility === SMTP Mailer should work with any plugin that uses the WordPress Mail function. However, It has been tested with the following form and contact form plugins: * Contact Form 7 * Jetpack Contact Form * Visual Form Builder * Fast Secure Contact Form * Formidable Forms * Contact Form by BestWebSoft For detailed setup instructions please visit the [SMTP Mailer](https://wphowto.net/smtp-mailer-plugin-for-wordpress-1482) plugin page. == Installation == 1. Go to the Add New plugins screen in your WordPress Dashboard 1. Click the upload tab 1. Browse for the plugin file (smtp-mailer.zip) on your computer 1. Click "Install Now" and then hit the activate button == Frequently Asked Questions == = Can I send email via SMTP from my website using this plugin? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin with Gmail SMTP? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin on any SMTP port? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin with Sendinblue SMTP? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin with Mailgun SMTP? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin with SendGrid SMTP? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin with Postmark SMTP? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin with Office365 SMTP? = Yes. = Can I use this plugin with ZohoMail SMTP? = Yes. == Screenshots == 1. SMTP Mailer Settings 2. SMTP Mailer Test Email Tab == Upgrade Notice == none == Changelog == = 1.1.1 = * WordPress 5.7 compatibility update. = 1.1.0 = * The password field can be left empty when updating the settings. = 1.0.9 = * Updated the code to be compatible with WordPress 5.5. = 1.0.8 = * SMTP Mailer is compatible with WordPress 5.3. = 1.0.7 = * SMTP Mailer now checks for a valid nonce when sending a test email. = 1.0.6 = * SMTP Mailer no longer shows the saved password in the settings. = 1.0.5 = * SMTP Mailer is now compatible with WordPress 4.9. = 1.0.4 = * Updated the mail() function by setting its minimum requirements to WordPress 4.8. * "phpmailer_init" action hook is now enabled so it can be used by other plugins. = 1.0.3 = * Fixed a bug where an apostrophe in the password would cause SMTP authentication failure. = 1.0.2 = * SMTP Mailer now supports the "wp_mail_failed" hook which fires after a phpmailerException is caught. * Added a new option to bypass this error on some servers where the SSL certificate is not properly configured - Warning: stream_socket_enable_crypto(): SSL operation failed with code 1. OpenSSL Error messages: error:14090086:SSL routines:SSL3_GET_SERVER_CERTIFICATE:certificate verify failed. = 1.0.1 = * First commit ``` ### Health Score 24 — LowBetter than 30% of packages Maintenance20 Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained Popularity13 Limited adoption so far Community4 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity49 Maturing project, gaining track record How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. 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