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<p><strong>Nanomailer for AWS SES</strong> is a streamlined WordPress plugin that routes all emails sent using <code>wp_mail()</code> through <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/ses/" rel="nofollow ugc">Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)</a> — a highly reliable, scalable cloud-based email platform.</p>
<p>It supports Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, and any other plugin that uses the standard WordPress mailing function. Nanomailer handles the full process of authenticating with AWS, preparing email headers, and securely delivering messages through the SES API.</p>
<p>There is no bloat or unnecessary overhead. It’s built with a focus on speed, clean integration, and minimal configuration. When removed, it leaves behind no database clutter.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to <strong>Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)</strong> in order to send emails.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Service used:</strong> Amazon Simple Email Service (https://aws.amazon.com/ses/)</li>
<li><strong>What is sent:</strong> When a WordPress email is triggered using <code>wp_mail()</code>, the plugin sends the email message (recipient, subject, body, headers) to the SES API endpoint for delivery.</li>
<li><strong>When:</strong> Only when an email is sent using <code>wp_mail()</code>.</li>
<li><strong>Where:</strong> To the regional SES API endpoint (e.g. <code>https://email.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com</code>), depending on your configuration.</li>
<li><strong>Is an account required?</strong> Yes, you must have an active AWS account with SES access and a verified email/domain.</li>
<li><strong>Terms & Privacy:</strong>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">AWS Terms of Use</a>  </li>
<li><a href="https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">AWS Privacy Policy</a></li>
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Nanomailer for AWS SES

A lightweight plugin that sends all WordPress emails via Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) to improve deliverability and reliability.

Bashkim Isai

<p>Uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Email Service (SES) to send emails.<br />
Based on the original WP SES project by Sylvain Deaure. Main differences:</p>
<ul>
<li>Does not store credentials in the database</li>
<li>Convention over configuration</li>
<li>Removed any functionality which can be done via AWS Console</li>
<li>Open Source and <a href="https://github.com/bashaus/wp-mail-ses/" rel="nofollow ugc">version controlled via GitHub</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h4>View statistics</h4>
<p>Go to: <code>Admin</code> » <code>Dashboard</code> » <code>SES Statistics</code></p>
<h4>Send test message</h4>
<p>Go to: <code>Admin</code> » <code>Settings</code> » <code>WP Mail SES</code></p>
<h4>Hooks/Filters</h4>
<pre><code>wp_mail_ses_sent_email - This function is called once an email has been sent
</code></pre>
<p>to SES and provides two parameters:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>$message_id</code> (<code>string</code> or <code>null</code>) –<br />
The <code>MessageId</code> as provided by SES if the request was successful,<br />
otherwise null.</li>
<li><code>$mail_data</code> (<code>array</code>) –<br />
A hash map containing the information used to send the email. Keys include:<br />
  to, <code>subject</code>, <code>message</code>, <code>headers</code>, <code>attachments</code></li>
</ul>
<p>Example:</p>
<pre><code>add_filter( 'wp_mail_ses_sent_email', function ( $message_id, $mail_data ) {
    if ( is_null( $message_id ) ) {
        echo "Sending failed";
    } else {
        echo "Sending successful";
    }

    print_r( $mail_data );
} );
</code></pre>


WP Mail SES

Uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Email Service (SES) to send emails in WordPress.

Nanomailer for AWS SES vs WP Mail SES