WP Mail SMTP Features

WP Mail SMTP is the easiest way to fix WordPress email delivery and ensure your emails reach the inbox! Here are the features that make WP Mail SMTP the most powerful and user-friendly SMTP plugin.

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Solve Email Delivery

Authenticate your emails so they reach inboxes, not spam folders.

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Email Logs

Save details about every email sent from your WordPress site.

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Email Failure Alerts

Get instant alerts when emails fail to send so you can take quick action to solve the issue.

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Open & Click Tracking

See open and click-through rates for your WordPress emails.

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Backup Connections

Set up a secondary email provider in case your primary provider fails.

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Smart Email Routing

Use conditional logic to send emails through different providers.

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Email Reports

Create graphs of email tracking and deliverability statistics.

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Weekly Email Summaries

Get an email deliverability update sent right to your inbox.

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Manage Notifications

Control which email notifications your WordPress site sends.

White Glove Setup

Allow our experts to install and configure WP Mail SMTP for you.

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SendLayer

Send emails with SendLayer for fast, reliable, and affordable email delivery.

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SMTP.com

Connect your WordPress website with SMTP.com, which has been delivering emails for over 20 years.

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Brevo

Use your Brevo account to optimize email deliverability.

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Amazon SES

Leverage Amazon’s robust infrastructure for high-volume, cost-effective email sending.

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Google Workspace / Gmail

Utilize Google’s reliable email service for seamless and secure message delivery.

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Mailgun

Ensure your emails reach their destination with Mailgun’s powerful delivery capabilities.

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Mailjet

Enhance your email deliverability with Mailjet’s powerful SMTP relay service.

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Microsoft 365 / Outlook.com

Harness Microsoft’s trusted email platform for dependable email delivery.

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Postmark

Boost your transactional email deliverability with Postmark’s specialized SMTP service.

Mark Schaefer

Verified Customer

WP Mail SMTP is an incredibly helpful plugin that works just as advertised. In no time, I had my mail system configured and up and running.

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SendGrid

Access SendGrid’s scalable email delivery system for improved inbox placement.

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SMTP2GO

Rely on SMTP2Go’s global network for fast and secure email sending.

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SparkPost

Maximize email deliverability with SparkPost’s advanced sending technology.

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Zoho Mail

Send emails through Zoho’s dependable SMTP servers for consistent message delivery.

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Other SMTP

Connect WP Mail SMTP to any other SMTP provider using your own SMTP credentials.

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WP Mail SMTP

WP Mail SMTP allows you to easily set up WordPress to use a trusted third-party provider to send emails.

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Fix Your WordPress Email Problems, Once and For All

If you’re having issues with WordPress not sending emails, you’re not alone. With the rise of aggressive spam filtering, it’s tough to reach the inbox unless your emails are configured correctly.

Once you’ve switched from the default WordPress email settings over to WP Mail SMTP, your email deliverability issues will be solved for good.

Stop Your WordPress Emails From Being Marked as Spam

Are you losing leads and sales because emails sent from your WordPress site are ending up in the spam folder? Missing out on these opportunities can be a big hit to your bottom line.

When your emails are properly authenticated using SMTP, they’ll be recognized as legitimate and bypass spam filters.

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Send Emails More Securely Using Your Favorite SMTP Provider

WP Mail SMTP integrates with all of the best and most secure SMTP providers. By authenticating your emails, these providers protect your IP reputation, which reduces the risk of your sending domain being blacklisted.

No matter how many emails you need to send, you can connect with the right provider for your business needs and budget.

Take Advantage of White Glove Setup and Priority Support

If you’re not a developer or technically inclined, then figuring out how to set up WordPress SMTP can be daunting. That’s why our top-rated support team is here to help you every step of the way.

Let us take care of the technical details for you!

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Never Lose Track of Your Emails

With WP Mail SMTP’s comprehensive email logging feature, you’ll never have to wonder if your important emails are actually reaching their destinations.

Keep a detailed record of every email sent from your WordPress site, including delivery status, recipient information, and content. This invaluable data helps you troubleshoot issues and ensures your crucial communications are always accounted for.

Stay Informed With Instant Alerts for Failed Emails

Don’t let failed emails slip through the cracks and potentially cost you business. WP Mail SMTP’s automatic alert system enables you to receive immediate notifications when an email fails to send. Then you can quickly address the issue and resend important messages.

Choose to receive alerts via email, SMS, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, or using custom webhooks.

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Ensure Uninterrupted Email Delivery

Email downtime can cost your business. That’s why WP Mail SMTP lets you set up a reliable backup mailer connection that kicks in automatically if your primary connection fails.

This fail-safe feature ensures your emails continue to reach inboxes even in the face of unexpected issues. You can rest easy knowing that your critical messages will always find their way to their intended recipients, no matter what.

Gain Valuable Insights With Detailed Email Reports

Understanding your email performance is vital for optimizing your communication strategy. WP Mail SMTP’s thorough email reports put this information at your fingertips.

Track delivery rates, open rates, and other key metrics to gauge the effectiveness of your emails. With this data-driven approach, you can make informed decisions to improve your email deliverability and engagement.

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Lite vs Pro: What’s the Difference?

Get the most out of WP Mail SMTP by upgrading to Pro and unlocking all of the powerful features.

FeatureLitePro
Improved Email DeliverabilityConnect your WordPress site to any of the following SMTP providers:
SendLayer, SMTP.com, Brevo, Google Workspace / Gmail, Mailgun, Postmark, SendGrid, SMTP2GO, Sparkpost, and any other SMTP provider using your SMTP credentials.
Connect your WordPress site to any of our Lite SMTP providers, as well as:
Amazon SES, Microsoft 365 / Outlook, and Zoho Mail.
Weekly Email SummariesReceive a basic report of your total emails sent including a summary of the previous week’s sent emails.Receive a detailed report of your total and previous week’s metrics for emails sent, failed, and delivered, plus statistics for your top 5 popular emails.
Email Error TrackingView email sending errors in your WordPress dashboard.View email sending errors in your WordPress dashboard.
Google WorkspaceManually connect to your account with the Google Workspace / Gmail mailer. Access your Google Workspace immediately with Gmail One Click Setup.
Manage Email NotificationsNot availableChoose which default WordPress email notifications your site sends.
Email LoggingNot availableView detailed email logs in your WordPress dashboard.
Includes delivery status, email content, attachments, source, and technical details
, plus the option to resend the email.
Open & Click TrackingNot availableMonitor email open and click-through rates.
Email ReportsNot availableView advanced email reports in your WordPress dashboard.
Includes total number of emails sent, emails delivered, failed emails, opened emails, links clicked.
Instant Email AlertsNot availableReceive an alert via your preferred channel whenever an email fails to send.
Email, Slack, SMS via Twilio, Microsoft Teams, Discord, or custom webhooks.
Backup ConnectionsNot availableConnect to multiple SMTP providers.
Choose one primary connection, then select another connection as a backup. If an email fails to send via your primary connection, it will automatically be resent using your backup connection.
Smart Email RoutingNot availableUtilize conditional logic to send various types of emails through different email providers.

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