How to install POST SMTP on WordPress

Install POST SMTP on WordPress

In this article, we’re explaining how you can install POST SMTP on WordPress. Post SMTP is a plugin, that assists in the delivery of email generated by your WordPress site. However , for more flexibility and ease of use, we suggest using the FluentSMTP plugin as a more modern alternative. It provides similar functionality with a more user-friendly interface, Here’s how you can set it up: How to setup and configure Fluent SMTP.

Prerequisites

• A Web Hosting Plan.
• Installed WordPress

Step 1: Log into Plesk

Go to your client area and log in with your credentials.

Navigate to My Dashboard. Click on Webhosting. Then choose the webhost you want to use.

If you click Login Details, you will see your login credentials. Click on the URL above to log in.

Insert your login credentials and click Log In.

Step 2: Log in to WordPress

At the left side panel click WordPress. Choose the WordPress you want to use and click Log In.

Step 3: Installing POST SMTP plugin

At the left side panel click on Plugins. Then at the top click on Add New.

At the right search bar type Post SMTP Mailer/Email Log. Then click on Install Now.

After it’s done installing, click on Activate to active the Plugin.

While configuring the settings, choose the default option.

Provide Correct e-mail address and select the option “Check this to prevent changes on the From Email field by other Plugins and Themes”

This will make sure to use the wp_mail() function in WordPress, which will in turn use the PHP mail() function. However, the correct sender address will be forced ie you should use correct and existing/working from e-mail address. More information about sender verification can be found here:
How email verification is done

Step 4: Test mail

Finally, let’s test your SMTP configuration. Enter any email address you have access to in the Recipient Email Address field and click Send Test Email.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and setup POST SMTP on your WordPress.