Title: SMTP Connector – Free & Lightweight SMTP Plugin for WordPress Author: Mukesh Patel Published: December 23, 2023 Last modified: May 15, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/smtp-connector/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3013679) ![](https://ps.w.org/smtp-connector/assets/icon.svg?rev=3013679) # SMTP Connector – Free & Lightweight SMTP Plugin for WordPress By [Mukesh Patel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themukeshpatel/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/smtp-connector.1.3.2.zip) * [Details](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-connector/#description) * [Reviews](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-connector/#reviews) * [Installation](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-connector/#installation) * [Development](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-connector/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/) ## Description SMTP Connector is the ultimate solution for ensuring your WordPress site’s emails are delivered reliably and securely. By configuring custom SMTP settings, you can avoid the common pitfalls of WordPress’s default mail-sending function and enhance your email deliverability. Whether you are using Gmail, MailGun, Zoho, Microsoft, Amazon SES, SendGrid, or any other SMTP service, SMTP Connector makes it easy to set up and manage your email configurations. Now you can also track all email logs. **Key Features**: * User-Friendly Interface: Our easy-to-use settings page allows you to configure your SMTP details without any hassle. * Comprehensive SMTP Settings: Configure SMTP host, username, password, security type, and port to match your SMTP service requirements. * Secure Storage: Your SMTP credentials are securely stored to ensure your email security. * Reliable Email Delivery: With SMTP Connector, you can ensure that your WordPress emails are delivered reliably to your recipients. * Wide Compatibility: Supports major SMTP services like Gmail, MailGun, Zoho, Microsoft, Amazon SES, and SendGrid, making it versatile for various needs. * Email Testing Feature: Test your email configuration directly from the settings page to ensure everything is set up correctly. * Encryption for Passwords: Your SMTP passwords are saved securely using encryption, enhancing security. * Developer Support: Access to developer support to help with any issues or custom requirements. * Check email logs. SMTP Connector is designed to be lightweight yet powerful, providing all the essential features needed for seamless email delivery from your WordPress site. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, SMTP Connector offers the flexibility and security you need. For more details, visit our [official website](https://mpateldigital.com/smtp-connector/). ### Additional Notes If you find any bugs or have suggestions, please [contact us](https://mpateldigital.com/contact-us). ## Installation 1. Go to Plugins > Add New Plugin section on your WordPress site. 2. Click on “Upload Plugin”, choose the plugin zip file and tap the “Install Now” button. 3. Activate the “SMTP Connector” plugin. 4. Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘SMTP Connector’ to configure your SMTP settings. ## FAQ ### Can I use any SMTP service with this plugin? Yes, as long as your SMTP service provides the necessary details (host, username, password, security, port), you can use it with SMTP Connector. ### I’m having trouble sending emails. What should I do? Ensure that your SMTP details are correct. If you’re still facing issues, please contact your SMTP service provider for assistance. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c3cdc9fce76db7ab032c193d56dec6139057fccca787c99fc8223b3a0b0dce79? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[It does what it’s supposed to do and does it properly](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/it-does-what-its-supposed-to-do-and-does-it-properly/)󠁿 [TwisteD](https://profiles.wordpress.org/twistedde/) February 19, 2024 1 reply I have the plugin running on a Hetzner Cloud Server with CloudPanel.io. I was looking for an SMTP mail plugin and this one does the job very well. It’s also not very big and therefore recommended 👍🏼 [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “SMTP Connector – Free & Lightweight SMTP Plugin for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Mukesh Patel ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themukeshpatel/) [Translate “SMTP Connector – Free & Lightweight SMTP Plugin for WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/smtp-connector) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smtp-connector/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/smtp-connector/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smtp-connector/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smtp-connector/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3.2 * Other: Compatibility Check #### 1.3.1 * Fixed: Error when capturing email information for creating log due to undefined function #### 1.3.0 * Added: Now you can track all SMTP email logs * Improved: Improved security * Improved: Now password will not show on SMTP settings pages * Improved: Error log handle * Fixed: Check if encryption is defined or not before encryption and description. #### 1.2.3 * Added: Add a reset button so you can remove all the plugin settings * Added: Now a notice will appear when the plugin is not properly configured * Improved: Added uninstall function so it removes all settings and data from the database when you uninstall and remove the SMTP Connector plugin from the WordPress site * Improved: Now SMTP Testing feature shifted to Settings > SMTP Connector > SMTP Test * Improved: Minor improvements in code #### 1.2.2 * Improved: Compatible with Latest Version of WordPress #### 1.2.1 * Fixed: Error while sending email with Elastic Email due to missing “From Email” * Added: “From Email” Option #### 1.2.0 * Added: Email Testing Feature (Thanks for suggestion danilo-tecnosys) #### 1.1.2 * Fixed: Error while sending emails * Fixed: Error while decrypting password #### 1.1.1 * Improved security * Fixed some bug #### 1.1.0 * Added: Now Password saved in the form of encryption * Added: Developer Support Link * Fixed: Include settings page only if in admin #### 1.0.1 * Fix: Missing PHP open tag in index file #### 1.0.1 * Release Date – 7 Dec 2023 * Fixed – Some Minor Code Improvements #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.3.2** * Last updated **1 वर्षः ago** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 4.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-connector/) * Tags * [email](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email/)[gmail](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gmail/) [mailer](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mailer/)[smtp](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/smtp/) [wp-mail](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/wp-mail/) * [Advanced View](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-connector/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-connector/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Mukesh Patel ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themukeshpatel/) ## Support Got something to say? 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