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How to Configure SMTP to Send Emails in Icegram Express

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Configure custom SMTP host, port, authentication, and encryption settings in Icegram Express to send emails reliably.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the industry-standard protocol for sending emails. Routing your emails through an authenticated SMTP server significantly improves deliverability, ensuring your newsletters avoid spam filters.

Information Required from Your SMTP Provider

Before configuring Icegram Express, obtain your SMTP connection parameters from your email host or SMTP provider:

  • SMTP Host: The outgoing mail server address (e.g., smtp.yourdomain.com or smtp.sendgrid.net).
  • Encryption: Security protocol, typically TLS (or SSL).
  • SMTP Port: Outgoing port number (587 for TLS, or 465 for SSL).
  • Authentication: Usually required (Yes).
  • Username: The full email address or API username assigned by your provider.
  • Password: The mailbox password or secret API key.

Steps to Configure SMTP in Icegram Express

  1. In your WordPress admin, navigate to Icegram Express > Settings > Email Sending.

  2. Scroll to the Select a mailer to send mail section and select SMTP.

    Email Subscribers SMTP credentials configuration screen

  3. Enter your SMTP Host, Port, Encryption type, Username, and Password.

  4. Click Save Settings.

  5. Use the Send Test Email form located at the top of the Email Sending tab to verify your setup. Enter an email address you can access and click Send Email.

  6. Check your inbox to confirm receipt of the test message.