Losing contact with your subscribers because of creaky cogs between your plugins? We\u2019ve got a smooth solution. Read on to fix the problem and never have to worry about WordPress not sending emails again.<\/em><\/p>

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WHAT'S INSIDE<\/p>\nToggle<\/span>
Why Is WordPress Not Sending Email?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
How to Fix It<\/a><\/li>
Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/a>
1. MemberPress<\/a><\/li>
2. WP Mail SMTP<\/a><\/li>
3. SendLayer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
How to Fix WordPress Not Sending Email<\/a>
Step 1 Install and Migrate to MemberPress<\/a><\/li>
Step 2 Install the WP Mail SMTP Plugin<\/a><\/li>
Step 3 Create a SendLayer Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
When you sign up for a new service or make a purchase online, you expect a quick confirmation email in your inbox. It\u2019s the reassurance you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And it\u2019s just how things are supposed to work now.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Automated mail is a necessity for your online business. <\/strong>It saves a lot of admin time and stress\u2026 when it works<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what about when mail goes missing or ends up in spam folders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It causes a heck of a lot more work for customer support<\/strong> because they\u2019ve got to reassure customers individually. Not to mention it impacts your customers\u2019 user experience<\/strong> (UX).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But all that frustration is completely avoidable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If WordPress isn\u2019t sending emails from your membership site, it\u2019s easy to fix, and we\u2019ll show you how.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to regain a smooth flow of communication with your customers and get your emails flying out again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Why Is WordPress Not Sending Email?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When emails aren\u2019t sending from your WordPress site there\u2019s usually one culprit: PHP<\/strong> \u2013 or PHP mail(), to be specific. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
PHP is the default function WordPress uses to send emails straight from your web server.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But there\u2019s a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most email service providers (such as Gmail) don\u2019t trust PHP<\/strong>. That\u2019s because there are no checks on mail sent this way, and 9 times out of 10, it\u2019s spam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Email service providers instantly presume these emails are phishy, and the providers either block them or condemn them to the spam folder<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Fix It<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What you want to do is find a way to connect your WordPress site with SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can configure SMTP to authenticate the sender, run checks on emails, and increase deliverability. It\u2019s like a certified courier service checking your ID before delivering your package.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This makes SMTP a lot more trustworthy to email providers, helping ensure your messages end up in the right inboxes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, as a membership website owner, you need three things to fix the problem\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n $\"MemberPress$ <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
To avoid running into issues in the future, opt for the most reputable, reliable WordPress plugins that work seamlessly together and are regularly updated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s the package we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>1. MemberPress<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re not already using MemberPress<\/a> for your membership site, it\u2019s time to migrate to the world\u2019s #1 membership and monetization plugin<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MemberPress Importer add-on<\/a> makes the process of moving your membership data over a cinch. We\u2019ll go into more detail later.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. WP Mail SMTP<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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WP Mail SMTP<\/a> is the most popular SMTP WordPress plugin. This is the key to help you switch from sending emails via PHP to SMTP.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. SendLayer<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SendLayer<\/a> is one of the most trustworthy email delivery services<\/a> out there. It maintains excellent relationships with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), constantly monitoring delivery statistics to tweak its strategy and boost deliverability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Fix WordPress Not Sending Email<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now you\u2019ve had an overview of the tools let\u2019s hop straight to fixing the WordPress not sending email problem<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 1: Install and Migrate to MemberPress<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MemberPress has earned its reputation as the world\u2019s #1 membership plugin by providing a quality product backed by an impeccable customer success team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re frustrated by WordPress not sending emails, you don\u2019t want to fix the issue only to immediately run into another problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MemberPress users know they\u2019re using a high-quality plugin<\/strong> that seamlessly integrates with many other plugins and services<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the unlikely event that they run into an issue, they can rely on fast and friendly customer service that goes above and beyond to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re done messing around with issues on your membership site, it\u2019s time to migrate over to MemberPress<\/a>. Here are the steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Install and Activate Memberpress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">watch >> how to install memberpress on wordpress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/plans\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pick and purchase the MemberPress plan<\/a> that best suits your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress.com<\/strong><\/a> where you\u2019ll be taken to your account<\/strong> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Downloads<\/strong> tab and download the MemberPress Plugin to download a .zip file<\/strong> to your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While you\u2019re there copy the License Key <\/strong>to your clipboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to your WordPress dashboard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to Plugins <\/strong>> Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Upload Plugin <\/strong>at the top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the MemberPress .zip file you just downloaded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Install Now<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Activate Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now click on the new MemberPress tab<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard and click on Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the License<\/strong> tab, paste the License Key <\/strong>in the corresponding field <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Activate License Key.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configure MemberPress<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBefore you migrate your data, you need to first build a MemberPress nest for it. First, choose which payment methods you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the WordPress dashboard, head to MemberPress <\/strong>> Settings <\/strong>and click on the Payments <\/strong>tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click + Add payment Method <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/docs\/choosing-your-gateways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">choose from the gateway options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can add multiple payment methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNext, you want to create your memberships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"How to Create and Sell Memberships w\/ MemberPress\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AnZer6Sj2Wo?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">watch >> creating memberships in MemberPress (+ an overview and setup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to MemberPress<\/strong> > Memberships <\/strong>> Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a title and optional description to be displayed on the registration page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the price<\/strong>, billing type<\/strong> and additional payment terms in the Membership Terms<\/strong> section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your Membership Options<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat with as many memberships as you offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNOTE<\/em><\/strong>: Hold off on creating MemberPress Rules until after you\u2019ve migrated your data to avoid any conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"How to Protect Content on WordPress w\/ MemberPress (Rules Tutorial)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZMZe-isVTjk?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">watch >> how to protect your site content with memberpress rules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enable MemberPress Importer Add-On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your WordPress dashboard, go to MemberPress<\/strong> > Add-ons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for Importer\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Install Add-on<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once it\u2019s installed, click on the Activate<\/strong> slider to enable it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download Data On Your Existing Site as CSV Files<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCheck the documentation from your current membership platform to find out how to download your data as CSV files.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are links to documentation for the most common membership platforms our customers have switched from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amember.com\/docs\/Exporting_Users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">aMember export documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paidmembershipspro.com\/documentation\/exporting-members-csv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Paid Memberships Pro export documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.restrictcontentpro.com\/article\/1713-exporting-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Restrict Content Pro export documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.teachable.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/223117467-Users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Teachable export documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.woocommerce.com\/document\/woocommerce-memberships-import-and-export\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">WooCommerce Memberships export documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import CSV Files<\/h4>\n\n\n\nNow you should have everything you need to import your data into MemberPress!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, you need to import users\/members. <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/docs\/users-and-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Here is our documentation to help you format and upload your CSV files to import users.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then it\u2019s time to import automatically recurring subscriptions. Imported subscriptions will be automatically linked to the payment gateways, memberships, and the users you just imported. <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/docs\/automatically-recurring-subscriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Here\u2019s our support documentation to help you migrate recurring subscriptions<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/span>Step 2: Install the WP Mail SMTP Plugin<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpsmtp\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">WP Mail SMTP<\/a> is a game-changer when it comes to improving email deliverability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith the free, Lite version, you get all the basic features you need to fix the WordPress not sending email issue. But if you\u2019re serious about logging and tracking your email deliveries, you\u2019ll want to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpsmtp\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">upgrade to one of their paid versions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are the steps to get this power-packed plugin working for your membership site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install and Activate WP Mail SMTP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First off, navigate to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Plugins<\/strong> > Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for WP Mail SMTP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll see WP Mail SMTP by WPForms<\/strong> in the search results. Click on Install Now<\/strong> and then Activate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iInstall-WP-Mail-SMTP-plugin.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iInstall-WP-Mail-SMTP-plugin.png\" alt=\"install WP Mail SMTP plugin\" class=\"wp-image-54645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iInstall-WP-Mail-SMTP-plugin.png 433w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iInstall-WP-Mail-SMTP-plugin-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iInstall-WP-Mail-SMTP-plugin-176x170.png 176w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iInstall-WP-Mail-SMTP-plugin-156x151.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configure WP Mail SMTP Plugin Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to WP Mail SMTP <\/strong>> Settings <\/strong>from your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019ve purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpsmtp\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"\">one of their paid plans<\/a>, you want to copy and paste your license key into the License Key<\/strong> field.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the plugin settings. Start with the From Email<\/strong> field. This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-business-email-address-for-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">business email address<\/a> that your WordPress emails will be sent from.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to Force From Email<\/strong>. This will ensure that all emails sent from your WordPress site come from this email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, enter the From Name<\/strong>. This is the name associated with the emails sent from WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to Force From Name<\/strong> to apply this name to all outgoing emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Mailer<\/strong> section, you can select your SMTP service.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-1024x557.png\" alt=\"WP Mail SMTP settings Select SendLayer Mailer\" class=\"wp-image-54646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-313x170.png 313w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-840x457.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-1216x661.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-700x381.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-156x85.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer-1080x587.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WP-Mail-SMTP-settings-Select-SendLayer-Mailer.png 1258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ll be using SendLayer<\/strong>, the #1 recommended mailer service for SMTP.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and hit Save Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAnd you\u2019re done installing the WP Mail SMTP Plugin! But hold your horses, you\u2019ve still got to set up your SendLayer account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/span>Step 3: Create a SendLayer Account<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSendLayer is the<\/strong> standout option for <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/build-email-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Build an Email List (5 Tips for Beginners)\">sending emails in bulk<\/a> and still getting high deliverability!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith their starter package (which is just $5 a month) you can send up to 1000 emails from your WordPress website. That\u2019s plenty for most small businesses getting off the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut before you commit a dime to SendLayer, there\u2019s also the option to start a free trial, and send up to 200 emails for free.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo do this, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/sendlayer.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">SendLayer\u2019s pricing page<\/a> and scroll down beneath the pricing plans where you\u2019ll see a link to try the SendLayer free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Free-Trial.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited.jpg\" alt=\" SendLayer Free Trial\" class=\"wp-image-54649\" width=\"775\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-50x31.jpg 50w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-272x170.jpg 272w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-840x525.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-1094x684.jpg 1094w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-700x438.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-156x98.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SendLayer-Free-Trial-edited-1080x675.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhether you choose the free trial option or go straight to one of their paid plans, here are the steps you need to take to link SendLayer to your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get DNS Records From SendLayer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose your paid or free trial option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out your name, email and payment details as requested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Continue To Dashboard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Add Domain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the domain of the email address you\u2019ll be using to send emails from WordPress and click Add Domain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSendLayer will provide you with a set of DNS (Domain Name System) records.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-1024x380.jpg\" alt=\"SendLayer DNS records\" class=\"wp-image-54650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-1024x380.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-768x285.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-50x19.jpg 50w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-458x170.jpg 458w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-840x312.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-700x260.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-156x58.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records-1080x401.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNS-records.jpg 1116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNote that under Type, <\/strong>four of these records are CNAME and one is TXT. That detail will be important later.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add DNS Records\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll need to add these records to your domain\u2019s DNS settings. This step is necessary for SendLayer to authenticate your domain and send emails on your behalf.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll need to copy and paste these records one by one into your website\u2019s DNS settings.<\/strong> Each domain provider has a different process for updating DNS records. We\u2019ll show you how it\u2019s done with one of our favorite hosting providers, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/bluehost\" rel=\"sponsored\">Bluehost.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Log into your Bluehost account and go to Domains<\/strong> > My Domains<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Manage <\/strong>next to the domain you want to edit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-1024x253.jpg\" alt=\"Bluehost Manage My Domains\" class=\"wp-image-54652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-1024x253.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-768x189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-660x163.jpg 660w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-840x207.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-1216x300.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-700x173.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-156x38.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains-1080x266.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bluehost-Manage-My-Domains.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the DNS <\/strong>tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the CNAME<\/strong> section and click Add Record<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNow it\u2019s time to add the details of your first CNAME record from the list provided by SendLayer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Host Record <\/strong>section, add sl<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Points To <\/strong>section, copy and paste the \u201cValue\u201d <\/strong>in the first row of the DNS records provided by SendLayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the TTL <\/strong>section, put in a minimum for 4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat <\/strong>with the rest of the CNAME records on your list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNow it\u2019s time to add your TXT record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down to the TXT<\/strong> section and click Add Record<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Host Record <\/strong>section, add sl<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Points To <\/strong>section, copy and paste the \u201cValue\u201d <\/strong>of your TXT record provided by SendLayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the TTL <\/strong>section, put in a minimum for 4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit Save<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verify DNS Records with SendLayer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your SendLayer account\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <\/strong>\u201cI have added these DNS records and am ready to proceed.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Verify DNS Records<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"SendLayer Verify DNS Records.png\" class=\"wp-image-54655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-660x165.jpg 660w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-840x210.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-700x175.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-156x39.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records-1080x270.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SendLayer-Verify-DNS-Records.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNote the yellow box telling you it might take some time for DNS changes to process. It can take a few minutes up to 48 hours, so don\u2019t be surprised if you have to wait.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect SendLayer to WP Mail SMTP<\/h4>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s just one more step to link everything together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your SendLayer<\/strong> dashboard, go to Settings<\/strong> > API Keys<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the copy icon <\/strong>next to where it says \u201cShow API Key\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head back to WP Mail SMTP<\/strong> from your WordPress Dashboard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the SendLayer <\/strong>section\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste<\/strong> the API Key into the API Key field<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and hit Save Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seal the Deal by Sending a Test Email<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email.png\" alt=\"Emails sending\" class=\"wp-image-18169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email.png 740w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email-255x170.png 255w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email-156x104.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Killer-email-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your WordPress Dashboard, <\/strong>go to WP Mail SMTP<\/strong> > Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the Email Test <\/strong>tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter an email address to send the test to in the Send To<\/strong> field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit Send Email<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your inbox to see if it arrived successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCongratulations! You\u2019re all done. You have the perfect trio (MemberPress, WP Mail SMTP, and SendLayer) to ensure you never have to worry about WordPress not sending emails.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow you can sit back and let those emails fly out of your membership site all by themselves. Emails such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign up confirmations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password resets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/mastering-automated-email-reminders-in-the-memberpress-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Subscription renewal reminders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscription renewal confirmations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/why-you-should-offer-multiple-pricing-tiers-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Why You Should Offer Multiple Pricing Tiers for Your Membership Site\">Membership changes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form submissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s a recap of the 3 steps to never having to worry about WordPress not sending email from your membership site again.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1: Migrate to MemberPress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2: Switch from PHP to SMTP with WP Mail SMTP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3: Sign up to SendLayer, the perfect SMTP mailing service to go with WP Mail SMTP.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nGot any other advice on how to fix the issue of WordPress not sending emails? Share them with the MemberPress community in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"full-width-cta blue image-left\">\n\t<div class=\"full-width-cta-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"full-width-cta__image\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/Guy1.webp\" alt=\"cta character\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"485\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/transparent.gif 1w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/Guy1-mobile.webp 543w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/Guy1.webp 485w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 1px, (max-width: 1023px) 543px, 485px\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"full-width-cta__text\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Get MemberPress Today!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div>Start getting paid for the content you create.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pricing-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/plans\/pricing\/\" class=\"cta-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGet MemberPress Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/long-arrow-right-white.svg\" class=\"arrow-red\" alt=\"arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/features\">See All Features<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Losing contact with your subscribers because of creaky cogs between your plugins? 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