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WP SMTP Config

Configure an external SMTP server in your config file.

By pCoLaSD·Ssl·Free
3(2 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 7 years ago
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As of April 2026, WP SMTP Config is a WordPress ssl plugin with 200 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 15K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Cloudflare.

3/52 reviews
200active installs
15K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

This plugin configures WordPress and WordPress MU to use a SMTP server when sending emails instead of the default PHP mail() function.

You will configure your SMTP settings in your wp-config.php file instead of the settings page.
The advantage is that no admin of your blog can read the settings.
And you only have to place your settings once in cases of a WordPress MU installation.

A sample configuration:

/**
 * WordPress SMTP server
 */
define('WP_SMTP_HOST',       'mail.example.com');
define('WP_SMTP_PORT',       25);                                // obligatory - default: 25
define('WP_SMTP_ENCRYPTION', 'tls');                             // obligatory ('tls' or 'ssl') - default: no encryption
define('WP_SMTP_USER',       'username');                        // obligatory - default: no u…
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Ratings & Reviews

32 reviews
5 ★
1
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
1

Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.2.0

  • Fixed bug settings page not showing for network admin
  • Added config for custom reply to address
  • Added some security validations
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
1.2.0
Last Updated
Nov 12, 2018
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
4.9.29
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
200
Downloads
15K+
Added
Dec 19, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

sslmailsmtpemailphpmailer

Developer

P
pCoLaSD
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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