SMTP2Go (Pro) – GoSMTP

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up GoSMTP with your SMTP2Go email address.

Once you choose SMTP2Go as the mailer in GoSMTP settings, you'll find a field to add the API key. Generate the API key in your SMTP2Go account and paste it there. This connects GoSMTP with SMTP2Go, enabling you to send emails effortlessly using their API.

Installing & Configuration with SMTP2Go

To begin, make sure you have installed and activated the GOSMTP plugin.

After verifying your license, you can easily configure the plugin's settings. Just Go to GOSMTP » Settings in your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the SMTP Settings tab.

To get started, follow these steps to configure the GO SMTP plugin in WordPress:

Basic configuration

From Email: Set the email address which is used for sending all emails from your website.

Force From Email: Enable force from email, It ignores emails set by other plugins and use the Form Email setting.

From Name: Set the from name from which emails are sent. By default, your site name is set as form name.

Force From Name: Enable force from, It ignores from name set by other plugins and use the Form Name setting.

Mailer: Select SMTP2Go option from the Mailer field.

Once you have chosen "SMTP2Go" as the mailer option in GoSMTP settings, you'll come across a field called the "API Key." This field is crucial for integrating SMTP2Go with GoSMTP and ensuring seamless email delivery using their API.

Obtain SMTP2Go API Key

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to obtain the API Key from SMTP2Go:

Setting up the SMTP2Go Account

To begin, you'll need an SMTP2Go account. If you haven't created one yet, click on Sign Up for SMTP2Go to register and set up your new account.

Choose your Plan

A pricing window page will open. Choose a Plan based on your preference and click on Get Started.

Sign Up

The sign-up process starts by asking for your email address. Enter your email address and click Continue to move to the next step. You'll then be asked to enter your full name, company name, and a password. Once you've filled in the details, click Sign Up to complete the registration.

Login

After activation is complete, the login screen will appear. Enter your registered email and the password you set, then click the Login button to access your account.

Sender verification

Before collecting the API Key to send emails, you need to add a Verified Sender to your account. SMTP2GO offers two verification methods: Sender Domain and Single Sender Email.

1. Sender Domain Verification: Verifies your entire domain to allow sending from any email address under it.

2. Single Sender Email Verification: Verifies just one specific email address for sending.

First, we will explore the Sender Domain Verification. Once logged in to your SMTP2GO account, navigate to the "Sending" section from the left sidebar, open the "Verified Senders" tab, and click on the "Add a Sender Domain" button to begin domain verification.

A window will appear where you can enter your domain name. Once you've entered the domain, click on 'Continue with this domain' to proceed.

After adding the CNAME records to your site's DNS settings, click the Verify button to complete the domain verification process.

The alternative method to verify senders is by verifying a Single Sender Email. To do this, go to the Sending section in the left sidebar, click on the Verified Senders tab, switch to the Single Sender Emails tab, and click the Add a Single Sender Email button to start the verification process.

A window will appear where you can enter your email. Once you've entered the email, click on Send verification email to proceed.

A verification email will be sent to your email address. Once you verify it, the status of the email will be updated to "verified."

Creating an API Key

In the Elastic Email dashboard, navigate to the left sidebar and click on "Sending." Then, go to the "API Keys" tab and click on "Add API Key" to generate a new key.

An "Add API Key" window will appear. Copy and save the generated API key securely for future use. After that, click on "Add API Key" to complete the process.

Mailer configuration

Save credentials

Within the GoSMTP settings, find the field where you are required to enter the SMTP2Go API key. This is where you'll paste the API key you copied in Step 2. After entering the API key, save the GoSMTP settings to apply the changes.

Send test Mail

After successfully configuring the mail settings, it's time to test your email functionality. Send a test email to verify whether it will be delivered successfully or encounter any issues. This test will determine whether your mail setup is functioning properly.

Freqently Asked Question

What is SMTP2GO used for?

SMTP2GO is a reliable SMTP service that allows you to send transactional emails from your website.

How do I verify a sender domain in SMTP2GO?

You can verify your sender domain by adding CNAME records provided by SMTP2GO into your domain’s DNS settings under the “Verified Senders” section.

Can I use a single email address instead of a domain?

Yes, SMTP2GO also supports verifying individual sender email addresses, which is useful if you don’t have access to DNS settings.

Does SMTP2GO support email tracking?

Yes, SMTP2GO provides open and click tracking features that help you monitor the performance of your sent emails.

Is there a free plan available on SMTP2GO?

Yes, SMTP2GO offers a free plan with daily sending limits, suitable for testing or low-volume use.