Configure a SMTP server to send email from your WordPress site. Configure the wp_mail() function to use SMTP instead of the PHP mail() function.
Alternatives to Gmail Mailer
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Reliable WordPress email delivery with multiple providers, two connections, Return Path, Reply-To and visual AND/OR routing.
Send WordPress emails from a M365 / Exchange Online Mailbox using Microsoft Graph, leveraging OAuth for authentication which is more secure than SMTP
Ultra lightweight SMTP plugin (~4KB). Encrypted passwords, zero bloat, and simple setup for Gmail, Outlook, and any mail server.
Configure an SMTP server to send emails from your WordPress site. Simple, lightweight, and secure.
Configure WordPress email using 18 mailers, including SMTP, API and OAuth providers. Includes test email, opt-in logging, and basic DNS diagnostics.
Connect to Gmail SMTP server to automatically send email from your WordPress site. Configure wp_mail() to use SMTP with OAuth 2.0 authentication.
Configure WordPress to send email via SMTP, UseSend, or Resend instead of the built-in mail() function.
The missing link between MailPoet and your SMTP plugin – for reliable email delivery!
Send WordPress mail through your own authenticated SMTP account, with an encrypted password and a test send that reports the real error.