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Getting Your Emails Delivered: SMTP Setup for StyleCloud Website

Are your contact form submissions or notification emails not reaching your inbox? By default, websites may use basic email-sending methods that often get flagged as spam or fail to send altogether. To ensure your emails are successfully delivered, setting up SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is essential. In this article, we will show you how to properly configure SMTP for your StyleCloud site, so your emails are sent securely and land right where they should, in your inbox.


Key Benefits of SMTP in WordPress


  • Improved deliverability
  • Better security with authentication
  • Compatibility with major email services
  • Helpful error logging and debugging



WP Mail SMTP by WPForms

  • A widely used plugin with a user-friendly setup wizard, supports multiple SMTP providers, and offers a premium version with advanced features.


Fluent SMTP

  • A lightweight, 100% free plugin with a modern interface, detailed email logs, and smart routing for different email services.


How to Set Up SMTP


  • Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin

Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.

Search for WP Mail SMTP.

Install and activate the plugin.


  • Step 2: Choose Your Mailer


  • Step 3: Check the configuration for your selected mailer (usually provided in the plugin)


  • Step 4: Send a Test Email

Updated on: 19/09/2025