Plugin info

Total downloads: 2,093
Active installs: 20
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 2 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 7/22/2021 (1623 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 3/27/2019 (6 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 5.8.12
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Possibly abandoned • Last updated 1623 days ago • 1 reviews

22/100

Is Gmail Mailer abandoned?

Possibly abandoned (last update 1623 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.8
Tested up to: 5.8.12
Requires PHP: f

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Description

Gmail Mailer plugin connects your WordPress website to the Gmail SMTP server and send email using your Gmail account. It takes control of the wp_mail function and use Gmail SMTP instead.

Gmail Mailer Settings

  • Gmail Username: Your Gmail account username.
  • Gmail Password: Your Gmail account password.
  • Type of Encryption: The encryption to be used when sending an email (TLS/SSL/No Encryption. TLS is recommended).
  • SMTP Port: The port to be used when sending an email (587/465/25). If you choose TLS the port should be set to 587. For SSL use port 465 instead.
  • From Email Address: The email address to be used as the From Address when sending an email.
  • From Name: The name to be used as the From Name when sending an email.

Gmail Mailer Test Email

Once you have configured the settings you can send a test email to check the functionality of the plugin.

  • To: Email address of the recipient.
  • Subject: Subject of the email.
  • Message: Email body.

For detailed setup instructions please visit the Gmail Mailer plugin page.

Installation

  1. Go to the Add New plugins screen in your WordPress Dashboard
  2. Click the upload tab
  3. Browse for the plugin file (wp-gmail-mailer.zip) on your computer
  4. Click “Install Now” and then hit the activate button

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send email from my website using this plugin?

Yes.

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Screenshots

  1. Gmail Mailer Menu

    Gmail Mailer Menu

  2. Gmail Mailer General Settings

    Gmail Mailer General Settings

  3. Gmail Mailer Test Email Tab

    Gmail Mailer Test Email Tab

Changelog

1.0.2

  • Updated for WordPress 5.8.

1.0.1

  • First commit