To configure Fluent SMTP with Brevo integration in WordPress, you’ll need to follow these steps:
1. Install Fluent SMTP Plugin:
First, you need to install and activate the Fluent SMTP plugin. You can do this by following these steps:
- Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins » Add New.
- Search for “Fluent SMTP”.
- Install and activate the plugin.
2. Obtain Brevo SMTP Server Details:
Before you can integrate Brevo with Fluent SMTP, you need to obtain your Brevo SMTP server details. These typically include:
- SMTP Host
- SMTP Port
- SMTP Username
- SMTP Password
- Encryption Method (TLS or SSL)
You can usually find these details in your Brevo account settings or by contacting Brevo support.
3. Configure Fluent SMTP Settings:
Once you have your Brevo SMTP server details, you can configure Fluent SMTP settings:
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings » Fluent SMTP.
- Navigate to the “SMTP” tab.
- Under “SMTP Host”, enter the SMTP server hostname provided by Brevo.
- Enter the SMTP Port number.
- Select the Encryption method (TLS or SSL) based on the settings provided by Brevo.
- Enter your SMTP Username and Password provided by Brevo.
- Optionally, you can enable “SMTP Authentication” if it’s required by Brevo.
- Click on the “Save Changes” button to save your settings.
4. Test Email Configuration:
After saving your Fluent SMTP settings, it’s essential to test your email configuration to ensure everything is set up correctly:
- Go to the “Email Test” tab in Fluent SMTP settings.
- Enter your email address in the “Send To” field.
- Click on the “Send Email” button.
- Check your inbox to see if you receive the test email.
5. Integrate with Brevo:
To integrate Fluent SMTP with Brevo, you may need to check if Brevo has specific requirements or settings for using SMTP with third-party plugins. This might involve adding your website’s domain to Brevo’s authorized sender list or configuring any additional settings required by Brevo.
Additional Considerations:
- Error Logging: Fluent SMTP provides error logging functionality. Make sure to monitor error logs in case any issues arise during email delivery.
- Security: Ensure that your SMTP credentials are kept secure and not shared publicly.
- Support: If you encounter any difficulties during setup, refer to Fluent SMTP’s documentation or contact their support team for assistance. Additionally, Brevo’s support team can help with any integration-specific queries.
By following these steps, you should be able to configure Fluent SMTP with Brevo integration in WordPress successfully.