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=== SMTP Mailer ===
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Contributors: naa986
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Donate link: https://wphowto.net/
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Tags: email, mail, smtp, phpmailer
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Requires at least: 5.7
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Tested up to: 5.7
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Stable tag: 1.1.1
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License: GPLv2 or later
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License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
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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.
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== Description ==
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[SMTP Mailer](https://wphowto.net/smtp-mailer-plugin-for-wordpress-1482) plugin allows you to configure a mail server which handles all outgoing email from your website. It takes control of the wp_mail function and use SMTP instead.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O_jgtykcEk&rel=0
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=== Requirements ===
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* A self-hosted website running on [WordPress hosting](https://wphowto.net/best-cheap-wordpress-hosting-1689)
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=== SMTP Mailer Settings ===
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* **SMTP Host**: Your outgoing mail server (e.g. smtp.gmail.com).
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* **SMTP Authentication**: Whether to use SMTP authentication when sending an email (True/False). If you choose to authenticate you will also need to provide your username and password.
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* **SMTP Username**: The username to connect to your SMTP server.
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* **SMTP Password**: The password to connect to your SMTP server.
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* **Type of Encryption**: The encryption to be used when sending an email (TLS/SSL/No Encryption. TLS is recommended).
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* **SMTP Port**: The port to be used when sending an email (587/465/25). If you choose TLS the port should be set to 587. For SSL use port 465 instead.
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* **From Email Address**: The email address to be used as the From Address when sending an email.
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* **From Name**: The name to be used as the From Name when sending an email.
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=== SMTP Mailer Test Email ===
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Once you have configured the settings you can send a test email to check the functionality of the plugin.
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* **To**: Email address of the recipient.
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* **Subject**: Subject of the email.
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* **Message**: Email body.
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=== Known Compatibility ===
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SMTP Mailer should work with any plugin that uses the WordPress Mail function. However, It has been tested with the following form and contact form plugins:
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* Contact Form 7
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* Jetpack Contact Form
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* Visual Form Builder
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* Fast Secure Contact Form
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* Formidable Forms
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* Contact Form by BestWebSoft
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For detailed setup instructions please visit the [SMTP Mailer](https://wphowto.net/smtp-mailer-plugin-for-wordpress-1482) plugin page.
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== Installation ==
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1. Go to the Add New plugins screen in your WordPress Dashboard
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1. Click the upload tab
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1. Browse for the plugin file (smtp-mailer.zip) on your computer
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1. Click "Install Now" and then hit the activate button
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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= Can I send email via SMTP from my website using this plugin? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin with Gmail SMTP? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin on any SMTP port? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin with Sendinblue SMTP? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin with Mailgun SMTP? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin with SendGrid SMTP? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin with Postmark SMTP? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin with Office365 SMTP? =
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Yes.
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= Can I use this plugin with ZohoMail SMTP? =
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Yes.
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== Screenshots ==
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1. SMTP Mailer Settings
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2. SMTP Mailer Test Email Tab
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== Upgrade Notice ==
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none
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== Changelog ==
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= 1.1.1 =
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* WordPress 5.7 compatibility update.
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= 1.1.0 =
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* The password field can be left empty when updating the settings.
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= 1.0.9 =
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* Updated the code to be compatible with WordPress 5.5.
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= 1.0.8 =
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* SMTP Mailer is compatible with WordPress 5.3.
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= 1.0.7 =
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* SMTP Mailer now checks for a valid nonce when sending a test email.
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= 1.0.6 =
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* SMTP Mailer no longer shows the saved password in the settings.
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= 1.0.5 =
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* SMTP Mailer is now compatible with WordPress 4.9.
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= 1.0.4 =
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* Updated the mail() function by setting its minimum requirements to WordPress 4.8.
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* "phpmailer_init" action hook is now enabled so it can be used by other plugins.
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= 1.0.3 =
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* Fixed a bug where an apostrophe in the password would cause SMTP authentication failure.
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= 1.0.2 =
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* SMTP Mailer now supports the "wp_mail_failed" hook which fires after a phpmailerException is caught.
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* Added a new option to bypass this error on some servers where the SSL certificate is not properly configured - Warning: stream_socket_enable_crypto(): SSL operation failed with code 1. OpenSSL Error messages: error:14090086:SSL routines:SSL3_GET_SERVER_CERTIFICATE:certificate verify failed.
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= 1.0.1 =
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* First commit
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