Setting Up SMTP in WordPress Using the Post SMTP Plugin
The most reliable way to send emails from a WordPress site is to use an SMTP plugin such as Post SMTP, combined with Utixo's high-quality SMTP service.
These plugins allow you to configure an external SMTP relay, ensuring improved deliverability and reducing the chance that emails end up in the spam folder.
Recommended Settings for Post SMTP
Once you have installed the Post SMTP plugin from WordPress, open the configuration panel and enter the SMTP details provided by Utixo in the service activation email.
Below is an example screenshot of the recommended configuration:
Make sure to enter the following parameters based on your SMTP activation email:
- SMTP Host: as provided
- Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
- Authentication: enabled
- SMTP Username and Password: provided by Utixo
- Encryption method: TLS or SSL, depending on the port
Important
To ensure reliable email delivery, don’t forget to update your domain's SPF record in DNS by including:
include:spf.utixo.net
