Reliable sending.
WHAT SMTP DOES
Sends email through an authenticated mail account rather than the server's default function.
WHY IT HELPS
Authenticated mail from a real mailbox is treated far more favourably than mail from a web script.
WHAT YOU NEED
An email account on your domain Its password Your mail server settings from cPanel An SMTP plugin
WHAT TO ENTER
The mail server hostname The port Encryption The account username and password
WHERE TO FIND THESE
cPanel Email Accounts, connect devices. It lists the settings.
WHAT TO SET AS THE SENDER
The account you are authenticating as.
A mismatch between the authenticated account and the stated sender causes failures.
AFTER CONFIGURING
Send a test message from the plugin Then submit your actual form Check the recipient inbox and spam
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
The password is stored in your site. Use a dedicated account, not your main one.
