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Introduction
Sending e-mails is a key element for any website. WordPress. Whether you need to confirm a registration, send form notifications or manage PasswordWith WordPress, your messages absolutely must reach your users. However, the default WordPress method, based on the PHP mail()is not always reliable and can easily be blocked by some hosts.
This is where a service SMTP professional as SMTP2GO comes into play. By configuring SMTP2GO on your site via WPMasterToolKitIn this tutorial, we'll take you step by step through the process of setting up your own email client. In this tutorial, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of setting up SMTP2GO as a server SMTP on WordPress, so that your e-mails always arrive at their destination.
What is SMTP2GO?
SMTP2GO is a reliable e-mail service that helps businesses and website owners ensure that their messages arrive correctly in the inbox. By using SMTP2GO with WPMasterToolKityou'll considerably increase the chances of your WordPress site's emails being delivered.
- Cost : SMTP2GO offers a free plan for sending up to 1,000 e-mails per month. For higher volumes, paid plans are available from 10 $ per month for 10,000 e-mails.
- Shipping e-mail address : Compatible with any e-mail address, including those associated with your own domain (for example, vous@votredomaine.com).
- In a nutshell: SMTP2GO is a reliable, scalable solution for improving the deliverability of your e-mails. Its generous free plan makes it suitable for both small and high-traffic sites.
Note: To discover other mailing service options, see our complete guide to mailers in WPMasterToolKit.
Setting up your SMTP2GO account
To start with SMTP2GOIn order to register, you need to create an account and verify your shipping domain. This step involves signing up for a plan and adding DNS records to authenticate your domain.
Create your SMTP2GO account
First, go to the Pricing from SMTP2GO to consult the available options. We'll use the Free PlanThe procedure remains the same, regardless of the plan chosen.
Once you have selected your plan, click on the Get Started to create your account.
Once you've entered your e-mail address, check your inbox for a message from SMTP2GO. In this e-mail, click on the ACTIVATE ACCOUNT.
Complete your account registration by entering your name and setting your password. Once you've submitted this information, you'll be redirected to your SMTP2GO dashboard.
Add your verified sender
Now that your account is set up, the next step is to add and verify your shipping domain. In your SMTP2GO dashboardgo to Sending " Verified Senders ➀.
From here, click on the Add a sender domain ➁.
You will then be prompted to enter the domain you wish to add. It must be the domain from which you want to send your e-mails. Enter your domain in the appropriate field, then click on the Continue with this domain.
Add DNS records
After confirming your domain, SMTP2GO will provide you with three recordings CNAME to be added to the parameters DNS of your domain. This authorization step is essential to protect site owners and their visitors, and is increasingly important to ensure reliable e-mail deliverability.
To add these records, open a new tab or window in your browser, then log in to the service from which you purchased your domain (usually your site's hosting provider) and access the settings. DNS of your site.
Note: If you don't know where to find the parameters DNS of your site, or if you're unsure about making any changes, contact your hosting provider first before making any changes.
For more details on modifying DNS of your site, you can consult our guide on add DNS records for SMTP configuration.
Once you have accessed your settings DNSFind the option to add a new record. You will need to add the three records CNAME provided by SMTP2GO. Make sure you copy them precisely, as you will need the exact values of your account. SMTP2GO to ensure that the check works properly.
Check your DNS records
Once these records have been added, propagation can take between 24 and 48 hours before SMTP2GO can check them. In some cases, however, verification can be carried out much more quickly. You can click on the Verify to immediately test the validity of registrations.
Configure WPMasterToolKit
In this step, we'll move on to configuring the WPMasterToolKit.
Before you start, make sure you've installed and activated the WPMasterToolKit.
Once the plugin is installed, go to WPMasterToolKit " Settings " General to open the plugin settings page.
From Email
Visit From Email is the e-mail address used to send all messages from your site. This address must belong to the same domain as the one you have authorized in SMTP2GO.
For example, if you have authorized example.comaddress From Email must contain this domain.
You can also check the Force From Email. If you want this address to be used for all e-mails on your site, this option saves you having to modify e-mail settings in different plugins or sections of your site.
Note: For more details, see our guide to how the Force From Email.
By default, the From Name will be the name of your site. You can, however, modify it and enter the text of your choice.
You can also activate the Force From Name to apply this name to all e-mails sent by your site.
API key SMTP2GO
When you select your mailer, additional settings specific to SMTP2GO will appear. The first step is to retrieve and enter your API key.
Return to the tab or window of your browser where your account SMTP2GO is open. In the left-hand sidebar, go to Sending " API Keys ➀.
On page API KeysYou'll see a list of your existing API keys, if any. To create a new key, click on the Add API Key ➁ at top right.
A pop-up window will open with several options. The API Key ➀ field will be automatically filled with a generated key. In the DescriptionEnter a name to help you remember how to use this key. For Rate Limityou can leave the Unlimited and tick the box Use defaultunless you wish to set a specific limit.
When you're ready, click on the Add API Key ➁ to create your new API key.
Be sure to copy the API key after you've registered it, as you'll need it to configure WPMasterToolKit in the following steps.
Send a test e-mail
Note: Before taking this step, SMTP2GO must have checked your records DNS. If the DNS changes have not yet propagated, you'll need to perform this step later.
Now that your SMTP2GO is complete, it's important to send a test e-mail to make sure everything's working properly. To do this, go to WPMasterToolKit " Tools and open the Email Test.
Conclusion
Configure SMTP2GO as a server SMTP on your WordPress site with WPMasterToolKit allows you to ensure that all your e-mails arrive correctly in your users' inboxes. By following the steps involved in creating an account, verifying the domain, adding records DNS and configuration of WPMasterToolKitYou'll set up a reliable, scalable e-mail solution.
Whether for notifications, registration confirmations or password resets, you can now count on optimal deliverability and simplified management of your communications. Don't forget to send a test e-mail to make sure everything's working perfectly.
With SMTP2GO and WPMasterToolKityou transform e-mailing on WordPress into a safe, efficient and stress-free process.
