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:

  1. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Plugins » Add New.
  3. Search for “Fluent SMTP”.
  4. 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:

  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings » Fluent SMTP.
  2. Navigate to the “SMTP” tab.
  3. Under “SMTP Host”, enter the SMTP server hostname provided by Brevo.
  4. Enter the SMTP Port number.
  5. Select the Encryption method (TLS or SSL) based on the settings provided by Brevo.
  6. Enter your SMTP Username and Password provided by Brevo.
  7. Optionally, you can enable “SMTP Authentication” if it’s required by Brevo.
  8. 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:

  1. Go to the “Email Test” tab in Fluent SMTP settings.
  2. Enter your email address in the “Send To” field.
  3. Click on the “Send Email” button.
  4. 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.