{"id":6280,"date":"2022-05-17T07:37:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T07:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=6280"},"modified":"2025-07-21T11:38:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:38:56","slug":"how-can-i-install-and-configure-an-smtp-plugin","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-install-and-configure-an-smtp-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I install and configure an SMTP plugin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this guide, you\u2019ll learn how to install and set up an SMTP plugin to handle your WordPress website\u2019s email-sending process. Using SMTP improves email deliverability and ensures your emails reach your users\u2019 inboxes reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Install the SMTP Plugin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll be using WP Mail SMTP<\/a><\/strong> for this tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can install it from the WordPress Plugin Directory or directly via your WP Admin dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Search for SMTP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Locate WP Mail SMTP<\/strong> and click Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Once installed, click Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Step 2. Launch the Setup Wizard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Once activated, a new menu called WP Mail SMTP<\/strong> will appear in your dashboard. Click on it, then select Let\u2019s Get Started<\/strong> to launch the configuration wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 3. Choose your SMTP Mailer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    On the first step, select Skip this Step. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    On the next step, select Other SMTP<\/strong> (1) and then click the Save & Continue<\/strong> (2) button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    In this example, we\u2019ll use SMTP settings for a WPX-hosted email on s28.wpx.net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 4: Configure SMTP Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now it\u2019s time to input your SMTP server details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Examples of SMTP Settings:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Gmail:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n