How to Set Up SMTP With FluentSMTP

Use this guide when you need to configure WordPress email delivery through FluentSMTP.

When to use this guide

For V2 sites hosted through 1ClickWebsite, SMTP is usually already configured for contact form emails. You usually only need to set up or change FluentSMTP if the site has been migrated to your own hosting, you are replacing the email sender, or support asks you to update the SMTP settings manually.

If you only need to choose which inbox receives contact form submissions, use this guide instead: How to Set Up Contact Form Emails.

Before you start

Have your SMTP provider details ready before you begin. You will usually need the SMTP host, port, encryption type, username, password, sender email, and sender name.

How to do it

1. Open WordPress admin

Log in to WordPress admin for your site.

2. Open the plugin installer

Go to Plugins > Add Plugin. If FluentSMTP is already installed and active, skip to step 5.

3. Install FluentSMTP

Search for FluentSMTP, then click Install Now for that plugin.

4. Activate the plugin

Click Activate.

5. Open FluentSMTP

Go to Settings > FluentSMTP.

6. Choose the connection type

Select your email provider. If you are using SMTP host, port, username, and password details, choose Other SMTP.

7. Enter the sender details

Enter the From Email and From Name for your sender. Use an email address configured with your email or hosting provider.

8. Enter the SMTP host and port

Copy the SMTP host and port from your provider’s settings. Use your own provider’s values, rather than the example shown in the screenshot.

9. Choose the encryption method

Select the encryption method required by your provider. Make sure it matches the port you entered.

10. Enter the SMTP credentials

Enter your SMTP username and password from your provider.

11. Save the connection

Click Save Connection Settings.

12. Open Email Test

Click Email Test in FluentSMTP.

13. Choose the sender and recipient

Select the sender you just configured in From, and enter an inbox you can check in Send To.

14. Send and check the test email

Click Send Test Email, then check the recipient inbox to confirm it arrived.

Notes

• The sender email should usually match the domain or email service you are using for SMTP.
• If the test email fails, recheck the host, port, encryption type, username, and password.
• If the SMTP settings are correct but emails still do not arrive, check spam or junk first.
• If delivery still fails after testing, contact support so we can review the site email setup.

Updated on: 28/09/2026