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WP Gmail SMTP

With WP Gmail SMTP plugin you can connect Gmail to your WordPress website for sending emails. It bypasses the normal WP mail function and sends email …

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Tested up to WordPress 4.9
Current version1.0.7
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 4.9
Minimum stackWP 3.0.1 · PHP —
Directory statusactive
Last directory update21 Aug 20188y ago
Active installations1K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating3.2 / 5 from 5 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records WP Gmail SMTP version 1.0.7 as active, updated 8y ago and tested up to WordPress 4.9.

Overview

About this plugin

With WP Gmail SMTP plugin you can connect Gmail to your WordPress website for sending emails. It bypasses the normal WP mail function and sends email using Gmail service.

Simply Add Username and Password and start delivering emails through Gmail.

You can also change the From Email address and From Name.

Below are the list of settings that you have to add to start using the plugin:

  • Hostname: Hostname field will be automatically pre-filled.
  • Username: Add SMTP username that’s been provided by Gmail for sending emails.
  • Password: Add SMTP password to connect with Gmail.
  • Protocol: Protocol field will be automatically pre-filled.
  • If you need more help, Refer the “Changes in Gmail settings” heading in this article: Gmail SMTP

But there is a limitation of sending 500 bulk emails via Gmail. So if you want to send bulk emails then you have to purchase SMTP services.

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You can also try sending a test email with the plugin to check whether all your configurations are working correctly.

If you want to do hassel free email marketing then you can also try bulk email marketing service that is reliable and cost effective.

Unlimited Emails $4 for 5000 emails

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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • gmail protocol
  • gmail smtp
  • wp gmail smtp
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 4.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 4.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to4.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 3.0.1 · PHP not listed
Update activity21 Aug 20188y ago

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