Using the WP MAIL SMTP plugin at Hostgator is extremely simple, with them your messages will be authenticated automatically and you’ll be able to:
- Use a sender e-mail to send messages.
- Choose between the SMTP or PHP Mail sending methods.
- Selecting the SMTP sending server.
- Definition of the server’s authentication method (SSL, TLS or none).
- Especificação da porta utilizada pelo servidor de e-mail para enviar mensagens.
If you need to set up e-mail at Hostgator using TITAN MAIL, click here
How to set up WP Mail at Hostgator using CPANEL:
After installing the plugin on your site, configure it using the following directives:
From Email: Enter the desired sender email address.
From Name: Specify the name to be displayed for the account.
Mailer: Choose “Other SMTP” (or the desired server).
Return Path: Check the option “Set the return-path to match from email”.
SMTP Host: Enter the STMP server in HOSTGATOR, you can easily find this in your CPANEL by going to Email Accounts > Connect Divices
Encryption: Activate the “SSL” option for data encryption.
SMTP Port: Enter the port of the outgoing server; at Hostgator, we use port 465.
Authentication: Click and enable the option until it is ON.
SMTP Username: Use the same account as in “From Email”.
SMTP Password: Enter the password for the account mentioned.
Click on “Save Setting” to save your settings.
Done! If you want to be sure how the messages are arriving, go to Settings and then Tools to send a test e-mail.
See you later.
