How to Send WordPress Emails via SMTP (Fix Contact Form Not Sending)
Wordpress smtp setup
Updated: December 28, 2025 • Use this as a practical workflow. Provider dashboards change—adapt the steps to your UI.
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Symptoms
- Contact form submissions don’t arrive.
- Password reset emails fail.
- Order emails go to spam.
Fix overview
- Use an SMTP plugin.
- Authenticate your domain (SPF/DKIM/DMARC).
- Send test mail and monitor deliverability.
Step-by-step
- Pick an email provider or SMTP service.
- Install a reputable SMTP plugin.
- Enter SMTP credentials / API key.
- Send a test email.
- Check spam folder and adjust.
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