Steps to configure SMTP Email in WordPress, SMTP Email lets you send email using your SMTP account in WordPress.
Default WordPress Email vs. SMTP
- WordPress Default: Relies on the PHP mail() function, which uses your web server to send emails. This often has issues with reliability and deliverability.
- SMTP: Connects to an external email service provider (like Gmail, Mailgun, SendGrid, etc.) specifically designed for optimized email handling.
Let’s activate the SMTP Email module:
Step 1 – Setup:
- Log in to your WordPress website.
- Make sure you have UltimaKit for WP Pro installed and activated.
- Go to the “WP UltimaKit” menu.
- Find the “SMTP Email” and turn it on.
Step 2 – Setup:
- From Name: Configure the “From Name” for your SMTP emails.
- SMTP Host: Enter your SMTP host in the provided field.
- Encryption: Select SSL or TLS for SMTP.
- SMTP Port: Port 25: The original, traditional SMTP port. Often blocked by web hosting providers to prevent spam, Port 465: Designed for secure communication (SMTPS with SSL/TLS encryption).
Port 587: The modern standard for secure email submission (SMTPS with STARTTLS encryption). - SMTP Username: Provide your SMTP username to send emails.
- SMTP Password: Provide your SMTP password.
- Enable Email Log: Store email logs by enabling this option.
- Test SMTP Configuration: Enter email to test smtp configurations.
