{"id":7124,"date":"2022-06-27T10:46:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T10:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=7124"},"modified":"2025-07-21T11:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:03:16","slug":"how-can-i-install-and-configure-an-smtp-plugin-if-i-use-outlook","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-install-and-configure-an-smtp-plugin-if-i-use-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I install and configure an SMTP plugin if I use Outlook?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re using Outlook to send emails from your WordPress site, installing and configuring an SMTP plugin will ensure your emails are delivered reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide walks you through the process using the Post SMTP \u2013 WP SMTP Plugin<\/strong> plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

We’ll be using the Post SMTP \u2013 WP SMTP Plugin<\/strong><\/a> plugin for Outlook configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To install it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In the search bar, type Post SMTP<\/strong> and locate the Post SMTP <\/strong>plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Click Install Now<\/strong>, then Activate<\/strong> after installation completes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Need help installing a plugin? Check out this guide<\/strong><\/a> for detailed instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 2: Launch the Setup Wizard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    After activation, select the Setup the wizard<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 3. Choose your SMTP Mailer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. For SMTP Mailer, select Other SMTP. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Then click Continue<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Step 4. Configure Mailer Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      In the From Address<\/strong> section, fill in the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n