Fast Start with FluentSMTP: Setting Up SMTP2Go

Get Your SMTP2Go Credentials

1. Sign Up or Log In – Go to SMTP2Go and create an account or log in.
2. Navigate to SMTP Settings – In the dashboard, go to Settings > SMTP Users.
3. Create an SMTP User – Click Add SMTP User, enter a username, and save the generated password securely.
4. Locate SMTP Server Details – Use mail.smtp2go.com as the SMTP server with port 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS).

Configure FluentSMTP in WordPress

1. Go to FluentSMTP – In WordPress, navigate to Settings > FluentSMTP.
2. Add a New Connection – Click + Add Another Connection, then select Other SMTP.
3. Enter SMTP Details –
   • SMTP Host: mail.smtp2go.com
   • SMTP Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)
   • SMTP Username: Your SMTP2Go username
   • SMTP Password: The password you generated
   • Encryption: Choose SSL or TLS
   • Authentication: Enable
4. Save & Test – Click Save Connection Settings, then send a test email to verify.

Troubleshooting Tips

⚠️ Emails Not Sending? Ensure your SMTP2Go account is activated and domain authentication is set up under Settings > Sender Domains.
⚠️ Test Fails? Try switching between SSL and TLS or check for typos in your credentials.
⚠️ Still Stuck? Check SMTP2Go’s logs under Reports > Activity for errors.

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