Installation and configuration

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nihan50
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Installation and configuration

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The first thing we will focus on in this review is the installation and configuration process of WP Mail SMTP.

WP Mail SMTP has a free and premium version of the plugin. To get the free plugin, search for “WP Mail SMTP” in your WordPress repository. Then install and activate it.

If you need help setting it up, here is a tutorial on how to set up a WordPress plugin .

Getting WP Mail SMTP Pro is just as easy. All you have to do is go to the plugin’s official website , sign up, and select one of the offered plans.

Once you have made your purchase, lebanon number data you will download the plugin and copy the activation key from the plugin dashboard. You will then head to your WordPress dashboard to install and activate it.

wp mail smtp dashboard
Once this is done, the plugin will automatically redirect you to the setup wizard. The setup wizard is easy and straightforward, allowing you to configure all the basics of the plugin right from the start. This, in turn, will ensure that you don’t miss out on setting up anything important.

Because this elite plugin is built with customization and flexibility in mind, you'll first set up the SMTP of your choice through the setup wizard.

If this is your first time using SMTP services, the plugin suggests SendLayer , SMTP.com or Brevo (formerly Sendinblue ) as recommended senders.
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But if you don’t want to use one of these recommendations, you can also select Google/Gmail, AWS Amazon, Mailgun, SendGrid, Postmark, Outlook, etc. Additionally, if you use an SMTP that isn’t listed in the plugin, select “Other SMTP” which allows you to add it.

wp mail select smtp
After choosing the SMTP you want to use, connecting it to the plugin is also easy and doesn't require any coding experience.

For example, with Brevo, all you have to do is connect it using their API Key, and that’s it. You can then send a test email and even add the sending domain, sender name, and sender email to make sure you have everything right from the start.

wp mail brief setup
It doesn't matter which SMTP you select. This plugin allows for an easy setup process and sends test emails with any SMTP you select. If you have any issues, it will display a warning and give you the option to start a troubleshooting process.

Through the setup wizard, you can also configure:

Instant email alerts via SMS, Slack, email or webhook
Store the content of all sent emails
Save attachments
Tracking emails when they are opened
Tracking link clicks
As you may have noticed, you can configure almost everything about WP Mail SMTP directly from the setup wizard, making installation and configuration quick and easy.
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