### [How to Setup the SendLayer Mailer Using Quick Connect](https://wpmailsmtp.com/docs/how-to-setup-the-sendlayer-mailer-using-quick-connect/)

**Published:** April 16, 2026
**Author:** David Ozokoye

**Excerpt:** Learn how to configure the SendLayer mailer using the Quick Connect option.

**Content:**

Would you like a faster way to connect SendLayer to your WordPress site? With the Quick Connect option in WP Mail SMTP, you can link your site to SendLayer in just a few steps.

This tutorial will walk you through configuring the SendLayer mailer in WP Mail SMTP using the Quick Connect feature.

- [Selecting SendLayer as Your Mailer](#selecting-sendlayer)
- [Creating or Connecting Your SendLayer Account](#creating-account)
- [Completing Setup in WP Mail SMTP](#configuring-settings)

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Before you begin, make sure you’ve [installed and activated WP Mail SMTP](https://wpmailsmtp.com/docs/how-to-install-the-wp-mail-smtp-plugin/) on your WordPress site.

## Selecting SendLayer as Your Mailer

To get started, log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to **WP Mail SMTP » Settings**.

![wp mail smtp settings page](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/general-settings-tab.png "wp mail smtp settings")Under the **General** tab, scroll down to the **Primary Connection** section. Then select **SendLayer** from the list of available mailers.

![Select SendLayer mailer](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/select-sendlayer-mailer.png)Once selected, additional connection options will appear. Click the **Quick Connect** button to begin linking your SendLayer account.

![Click Quick Connect button](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/click-quick-connect.png)## Creating or Connecting Your SendLayer Account

A popup window will appear, allowing you to either create a new SendLayer account or sign in to an existing one.

To create a new account, enter your email address, name, and password, then click **Sign Up**.

![Create SendLayer account](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sign-up-for-an-account.png)Already have a SendLayer account? Click the **Login** link at the bottom of the popup to sign in instead.

After signing up, SendLayer will send a verification code to your email. Enter the code to confirm your account.

![Verification code screen](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/verify-your-account.png)Next, select a plan. SendLayer offers a free option with limited email sends, which is a good starting point for most sites.

![Choose SendLayer plan](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/choose-a-plan.png)If prompted to enter payment details, enter your credit card details and click Connect and Continue.

![Connect and continue](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/connect-and-continue.png) This step is optional but recommended, as it ensures your emails don’t stop working when you exhaust your free email quota.

Alternatively, skip this step and continue the setup by clicking **Skip and Connect**.

Then select the **Shared Domain** option and click **Connect** to complete the setup.

![Connect shared domain](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shared-domain-connect.png)Once connected, SendLayer will automatically configure your account and display a confirmation message.

![Connection successful](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/connection-success-notification.png)## Completing Setup in WP Mail SMTP

After closing the popup, you’ll be redirected to your WP Mail SMTP settings. Your SendLayer connection will already be configured, including your domain and API key.

![SendLayer connected in WP Mail SMTP](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shared-domain.png)SendLayer automatically creates a shared domain during setup. If you’d prefer to send emails from your own domain, you can add and verify it in your SendLayer dashboard, then update it here.

### From Email

The **From Email** is the address your WordPress emails will be sent from. After connecting, this field is prefilled using your SendLayer domain.

You can update the email prefix to match your preferred sender name (for example, **info@shareddomain.com**).

![From Email setting](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/from-email-address.png)### From Name

The **From Name** is the name that appears in outgoing emails. By default, this is set to your site’s name, but you can change it to anything you prefer.

If you’d like to use the same sender name across your site, enable the **Force From Name** option.

![From Name setting](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/from-name.png)### Backup Connection

Adding a [backup connection](https://wpmailsmtp.com/docs/configuring-backup-connection/ "Configuring a Backup Connection") is optional, but it can help ensure your emails are still delivered if your primary mailer fails. We recommend setting up an additional connection for improved reliability.

![backup-connection-settings](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/backup-connection.png)Want more control over how emails are sent? Check out our guide to [Smart Routing](https://wpmailsmtp.com/docs/setting-up-smart-email-routing/) to send emails based on specific conditions.

Be sure to click **Save Settings** once you’ve finished configuring your options.

![Save settings button](https://wpmailsmtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/save-settings.png)That’s it! You’ve successfully connected SendLayer to WP Mail SMTP using the Quick Connect feature.

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**Categories:** Getting Started, Mailers

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