### [How To Change the Sender Name and From Email in WordPress](https://wpmailsmtp.com/change-wordpress-email-sender/)

**Published:** December 22, 2021
**Author:** Osama Tahir

**Excerpt:** Do you want to change the sender email address and name in WordPress?

In WordPress, your default sender name is "WordPress," and the From email address is "wordpress@yourdomain.com," but this isn't ideal for several reasons.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the easiest way to update the WordPress email and sender details so your emails look exactly the way you want them to. Let’s dive into it!

**Content:**

Do you want to change the sender email address and name in WordPress?

In WordPress, your default sender name is “WordPress,” and the *From* email address is “wordpress@yourdomain.com,” but this isn’t ideal for several reasons.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the easiest way to update the WordPress email and sender details so your emails look exactly the way you want them to. Let’s dive into it!

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### Why You Should Change the Default Sender Name and From Email in WordPress

You should change the default sender name and email in WordPress to fix email deliverability issues, correctly receive email notifications, and ensure the authenticity of your emails.

By default, WordPress uses “WordPress” as your sender name and “wordpress@yourdomain.com” as your domain name. These sender details don’t reflect your real information and point to an email address that may not even exist.

This means that you won’t be able to receive email notifications about your WordPress site. These usually include important information like new user signups, critical website errors, and more.

Besides, your outgoing emails to users will end up as spam and never reach your customers’ inboxes. And even if some emails reach their inboxes, your users will only see an unbranded email address that they can’t even reply to.

All these things prevent you from monitoring your website status, building brand recognition, and earning the trust of your customers.

## How To Change the Sender Name and From Email in WordPress

The good thing is, it’s very simple to change WordPress email sender details and use an authenticated email address. Let’s see how to do that in the steps below.

- [1. Install the WP Mail SMTP Plugin](#1-install-the-wp-mail-smtp-plugin)
- [2. Choose and Configure Mailing Service](#2-choose-and-configure-mailing-service)
- [3. Set Up the Sending Domain (Optional)](#3-set-up-the-sending-domain-optional)
- [4. Change From Name and From Email Settings](#4-change-from-name-and-from-email-settings)
- [5. Use Gmail Aliases As Default Sender Addresses (Alternative Method)](#5-use-gmail-aliases-as-default-sender-addresses-alternative)

### 1. Install the WP Mail SMTP Plugin

WP Mail SMTP is the best SMTP plugin for WordPress. Using this plugin, you can quickly change your WordPress sender information without adding any complicated code.

What’s more, this plugin is trusted by millions of users to solve issues like [wp\_mail function not working](https://wpmailsmtp.com/why-wp_mail-is-not-working/) for their WordPress sites.

To get WP Mail SMTP, open your [WP Mail SMTP account area](https://wpmailsmtp.com/account/), click on the **Downloads** tab, and then press the **Download WP Mail SMTP** button.

![Downloading WP Mail SMTP](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/download-wp-mail-smtp.png)Once downloaded, open your WordPress dashboard and move your cursor over **Plugins**. When the menu box expands, click on **Add New**. Next, click **Upload Plugin.**

![Upload plugin in WordPress](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Upload-plugin-in-WordPress.jpg)Then, press **Choose File** to select the downloaded WP Mail SMTP zip file. Once selected, click **Install Now.**

![Click Install Now button to install plugin](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Click-Install-Now-button-to-install-plugin.jpg)After the plugin has finished installing, click on **Activate Plugin** under it. As soon as WP Mail SMTP activates, it will automatically launch the Setup Wizard.

![Activating WP Mail SMTP Pro](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/activate-wp-mail-smtp-pro.png)You can also manually launch the Setup Wizard by navigating to **WP Mail SMTP Settings** and scrolling down to find the **Launch Setup Wizard** button under the **Mail** section.

![Launch setup wizard](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Launch-setup-wizard.png)The Setup Wizard will allow you to connect your domain to an email service provider and [change your From Email and From Name](https://wpmailsmtp.com/how-to-choose-your-from-name-and-from-email/).

### 2. Choose and Configure Mailing Service

The first step after launching the Setup Wizard is to choose a mailing service. By default, WordPress uses PHP mail, which is very unreliable for sending emails.

Choosing a dedicated SMTP mailing service will help authenticate your emails. This ensures that your outgoing emails aren’t flagged as spam and reach your customers’ inboxes every time.

To choose your mailing service, launch the Setup Wizard as explained in the steps above and click on **Let’s Get Started**.

![click the Let's Get Started button](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wp-mail-smtp-setup-wizard.png)On the next screen, select the mailer you want to use. We recommend a transactional mailer like [SendLayer](https://sendlayer.com), [SMTP.com](https://wpmailsmtp.com/go/smtp/ "SMTP.com"), or [Brevo](https://wpmailsmtp.com/go/brevo/ "Brevo(Formerly Sendinblue)") (formerly Sendinblue).

![Select Brevo as your SMTP mailer](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Select-Brevo.png)For this tutorial, we’ll use Brevo as our mailing service. Brevo is an excellent choice for smaller websites because it’s easy to set up and allows 300 emails a day for free.

You can learn about the key features of different mailers in this post on[ transactional email service providers for WordPress](https://wpmailsmtp.com/transactional-email-providers/).

Click on Brevo to move to the next step. Now, click on the **Get Started with Brevo** button to begin the signup process.

![Click on Get Started With Brevo button](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Get-Started-With-Brevo.png)The above button will take you to Brevo’s signup page. Follow the on-screen instructions and fill out the form details (such as your name, email address, company name, address, etc.).

**Note:** Make sure to create your Brevo account with a domain-specific email address that you own. For example, we would use pattie@wpmailsmtp.com. Select your plan to complete the signup process for Brevo.

Now you’ll need to authenticate your domain in order to effectively use Brevo and guarantee email deliverability. See this guide to learn how to [authorize your domain with Brevo](https://wpmailsmtp.com/docs/how-to-set-up-the-sendinblue-mailer-in-wp-mail-smtp/#authorize-domain). When finished, return to this post for the next steps.

We strongly recommend authorizing your domain. Doing so will prevent your emails from going to the spam folder and improve email deliverability.

#### Add Your Mailer API Key

After your domain is authenticated, you’ll need to enter an API key for Brevo. To get the API key, open your Brevo account and click on your name on the top right to open the menu. Then click on **SMTP & API** in the menu that opens.

![Click on SMTP & API in your Brevo account](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brevo-SMTP-API.png)This will open a page where you can click on the **API Keys** tab. Then click on the **Generate a new API key** button as shown below.

![Generate your Brevo API key](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brevo-Generate-a-New-API-Key.png)Next, Brevo will ask you to name your API key. You can choose any name, but it’s helpful to use a name that relates to your domain somehow. Click on **Generate** after entering a name for your key.

![Name your API key in Brevo setup](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brevo-Name-a-New-API-Key.png)Now, a new window will open, which will have your API key. Copy this key and keep it somewhere safe (like a password manager) because you can only view this in Brevo once.

![Copy your Brevo API key](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brevo-API-Key.png)Once copied, return to the window where WP Mail SMTP Setup Wizard is open and paste the API key in the following field:

![Enter your Brevo API key](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Enter-Brevo-API-Key.png)### 3. Set Up the Sending Domain (Optional)

The sending domain setting is optional, but it can be helpful to set it up. This setting checks for any errors on your domain end, such as misconfigured settings or missing SPF records.

To enable this feature, enter the domain name that you just authenticated in Brevo in the field provided.

![Add your sending domain](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brevo-Sending-Domain.png)This feature can help you quickly diagnose and fix any email issues you might face, so it’s always a good idea to set it up.

### 4. Change From Name and From Email Settings

You’re finally ready to change your From Name and From Email for WordPress. Scroll down in the Setup Wizard to find the **From Name** setting. Here, you can change your **From Name** setting to anything you’d like.

The name you choose here will appear in outgoing emails that your WordPress site sends to customers. You can also select the **Force From Name** setting to apply the same name for all outgoing emails across your WordPress site.

![Forcing the From Name and From Email in the Setup Wizard](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/setup-wizard-from-name-email.png)Next, scroll down to find the **From Email** setting. All of your website’s emails will be sent from the email address that you enter in this setting.

You should use a domain-specific email address at the domain that you earlier authenticated with Brevo. As before, you can select the **Force From Email** setting to use the same **From Email** across your WordPress site.

## Pro Tip:

Always match your “From Email” with your domain name (like you@yourdomain.com). This improves trust and keeps your emails out of spam.

### 5. Use Gmail Aliases As Default Sender Addresses (Alternative Method)

With WP Mail SMTP, you can also use Gmail aliases as your default email addresses. This can be very handy if you’d like different plugins to use unique aliases to send email notifications.

![Alias added in Gmail or G-Suite](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gmail-alias-g-suite-email-alias-added-1024x290.png)For detailed instructions on how to achieve this, see our guide on [how to send WordPress emails from a Gmail alias](https://wpmailsmtp.com/gmail-send-from-alias-wp-mail-smtp/). And that’s it! You’ve now successfully changed your WordPress email sender information with WP Mail SMTP.

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### FAQs on How to Change the Sender Name and From Email in WordPress

Learning how to change the from name and from email in WordPress is a popular topic of interest among our readers. Here are answers to some common queries about it:

#### How do I change the default email sender in WordPress?

You can change the sender name and email in WordPress by installing a plugin like WP Mail SMTP. Once it’s active, go to **WP Mail SMTP » Settings** and fill in your preferred **From Name** and **From Email**.

#### What is the default WordPress sender email address?

By default, WordPress uses something like wordpress@yourdomain.com as the sender email. It doesn’t always look professional and can cause emails to end up in spam. That’s why I always update this to match the site’s real email address.

#### Can I use a custom email name instead of WordPress?

Yes, you can. You just need to update the **From Name** setting in WP Mail SMTP or a similar plugin. I usually set this to match the brand or website name. It helps build trust when someone receives an email.

#### Why are my WordPress emails going to spam?

This usually happens when the email sender address doesn’t match your domain or the emails aren’t properly authenticated.

I’ve found that using an SMTP plugin and setting up DNS records like SPF and DKIM can really help stop this from happening.

#### Do I need SMTP to change the email sender?

Technically, you can change the name and address without SMTP. But from my experience, using SMTP gives you better delivery and makes sure your emails don’t get blocked or land in spam. It’s the safest route if email is important to your site.

### Next, Enable Email Tracking in WordPress

Do you want to track when an email is opened and a link within your emails is clicked by customers to track the performance of your WordPress notifications?

With WP Mail SMTP, you can [easily track WordPress emails](https://wpmailsmtp.com/enable-wordpress-email-tracking/) and know if your customers are performing your desired actions with your emails.

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**Categories:** WordPress Tutorials

**Tags:** email change, email settings, sender email, sender name

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