Send WordPress emails with confidence.
GC SMTP helps your WordPress website send email through Microsoft 365, Gmail or another SMTP provider—instead of relying only on your web server’s default mail function.
Set it up with a guided process, send a test email and check your email activity from one clear dashboard.
Free download • No payment details requiredYour website may be sending important emails. But are they reaching anyone?
WordPress websites send password resets, contact-form enquiries, order confirmations, account notifications and other important messages every day.
By default, WordPress commonly relies on the website server to send these emails. Depending on the hosting setup, messages may fail, be rejected or be treated as suspicious by receiving mail systems. Sometimes the website appears to send the message successfully even though it never reaches the recipient.
GC SMTP gives WordPress a properly configured route through an email provider you already use. It also gives you practical tools to test the connection, identify problems and review sending activity.
A simpler way to manage WordPress email delivery
GC SMTP was created for website owners, businesses and developers who want dependable email configuration without an overloaded interface.
Guided setup
Choose your email provider first and follow a clear, step-by-step setup process. You do not need to search through a long settings screen before knowing what to do.
Microsoft 365 with OAuth 2.0
Connect a Microsoft 365 business mailbox using modern OAuth authentication. GC SMTP does not require you to save the mailbox password in WordPress for this connection.
Gmail and Google Workspace
Use Gmail or Google Workspace with an app password and follow the guided configuration inside WordPress.
Support for other SMTP providers
Enter the SMTP host, port, encryption and authentication details supplied by your email or transactional-email provider.
Test before you depend on it
Send a test email from the dashboard and confirm that your saved configuration can connect and send successfully.
Privacy-conscious email logs
Review recent WordPress email activity and delivery results while GC SMTP applies privacy-focused handling and error redaction to reduce unnecessary exposure of sensitive information.
Useful diagnostics
See configuration readiness, connection information and clear warnings that can help identify problems such as incomplete settings or a sender-address mismatch.
Secure credential storage
Sensitive SMTP credentials and connection tokens are encrypted before being stored in the WordPress database, using keys derived from the site’s WordPress security configuration.
Safer configuration changes
Prepare and test replacement email settings before making them active. This helps reduce the risk of breaking live website email while changing providers or credentials.
From installation to test email in three clear steps
Install GC SMTP
Download the plugin, upload it to WordPress and activate it from the Plugins screen.
Choose and connect your provider
Select Microsoft 365, Gmail or Other SMTP, then complete the guided settings for that provider.
Send a test email
Use the built-in test tool to check the
connection. Once confirmed, WordPress emails
sent through the standard
wp_mail() system can use your
configured provider.
Use the email service that fits your website
Microsoft 365
Connect a Microsoft 365 business or organisation account using OAuth 2.0. This is a strong option for businesses already using Microsoft 365 for their company email.
Microsoft 365 Setup Guide →Gmail or Google Workspace
Connect a Gmail or Google Workspace mailbox using an app password. GC SMTP provides a focused setup path for the required details.
Gmail Setup Guide →Other SMTP
Use SMTP settings from your hosting provider, business email host or transactional-email service. Configure the server, port, encryption method and login details in WordPress.
Other SMTP Setup Guide →Built for the emails your website cannot afford to lose
GC SMTP can help with email generated by WordPress and plugins that use the standard WordPress mail system, including:
Made for businesses—and practical for developers
Website owners
Follow a clear setup flow, send a test and check whether WordPress is handing email to your provider successfully.
Small businesses
Use the Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account your business already relies on for email.
Agencies and developers
Configure client websites through a consistent provider-first workflow, review diagnostics and keep a record of recent sending activity.
WooCommerce and service websites
Give important order, booking, account and enquiry emails a properly authenticated route out of WordPress.
Why use GC SMTP instead of the default WordPress mail setup?
| Capability | Default WordPress mail setup | With GC SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticated provider connection | Depends on the web server | Configure Microsoft 365, Gmail or SMTP |
| Guided setup | No | Yes |
| Built-in test email | No | Yes |
| Recent email activity | Not built in | Privacy-conscious email logs |
| Configuration diagnostics | Limited | Built-in readiness checks and warnings |
| Encrypted credential storage | Not applicable | Yes, for saved sensitive credentials |
| Test replacement settings before activation | No | Yes |
Focused on the essentials
WordPress email configuration should not feel harder than the problem it solves.
GC SMTP focuses on the tools most website owners actually need: a guided setup, modern Microsoft authentication, support for common SMTP providers, secure credential handling, test emails, useful diagnostics and a clear activity log.
No crowded marketing dashboard. No need to install several add-ons just to understand whether your website can send email.
Download GC SMTP for free
Improve the way your WordPress website sends important email. Install GC SMTP, connect your provider and verify the setup with a test message.
Plugin details
- Version: [VERSION]
- File type: WordPress plugin ZIP
- File size: [FILE SIZE]
- Requires WordPress: [MINIMUM WORDPRESS VERSION]
- Tested up to WordPress: [TESTED WORDPRESS VERSION]
- Requires PHP: [MINIMUM PHP VERSION]
- Licence: [LICENCE — FOR EXAMPLE GPL-2.0-OR-LATER]
- Last updated: [DATE]
- SHA-256 checksum: [CHECKSUM]
Before installing
- Back up your WordPress website.
- Confirm that you have administrator access.
- Have the required mailbox or SMTP-provider details available.
- Use HTTPS when connecting Microsoft 365.
- Deactivate other SMTP plugins before activating GC SMTP to avoid mail-routing conflicts.
How to install GC SMTP
Download the GC SMTP ZIP file.
Sign in to your WordPress administration area.
Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
Select the downloaded ZIP file and choose Install Now.
Activate GC SMTP.
Open GC SMTP and choose your email provider.
Complete the guided setup and send a test email.
Follow the full setup guide or contact GetCoded for assistance.
Frequently asked questions
What is a WordPress SMTP plugin?
A WordPress SMTP plugin changes how WordPress sends email. Instead of relying only on the web server’s default mail function, it connects WordPress to an authenticated email provider or SMTP server. This can make website email sending more dependable and easier to troubleshoot.
Is GC SMTP free?
Yes. GC SMTP is available as a free download. [ADD A SHORT SENTENCE HERE IF FUTURE PAID SUPPORT OR PREMIUM FEATURES ARE PLANNED.]
Which email providers does GC SMTP support?
GC SMTP includes guided setup paths for Microsoft 365, Gmail and Google Workspace, plus an Other SMTP option for compatible email hosts and transactional-email providers.
Does GC SMTP support Microsoft 365 or Outlook?
GC SMTP supports Microsoft 365 organisation accounts through OAuth 2.0 authentication. This allows WordPress to send through an authorised mailbox connection without storing the mailbox password in WordPress.
Does GC SMTP work with Gmail?
Yes. You can configure Gmail or Google Workspace using an app password. Your Google account must meet Google’s requirements for creating and using app passwords.
Will GC SMTP fix WordPress emails going to spam?
GC SMTP helps WordPress send through an authenticated email provider, which addresses one common cause of delivery problems. It cannot guarantee inbox placement. SPF, DKIM, DMARC, domain reputation, email content, recipient filters and provider limits can also affect delivery.
Does it work with Contact Form 7, Avada Forms and WooCommerce?
GC SMTP is designed to work with WordPress and
plugins that send through the standard
wp_mail() function. This commonly
includes contact-form, ecommerce, membership and
notification plugins. Compatibility can vary if a
plugin bypasses the WordPress mail system or uses
its own sending service.
Can I send a test email?
Yes. GC SMTP includes a built-in test-email tool so you can check the saved connection from the WordPress dashboard.
Does GC SMTP keep email logs?
Yes. GC SMTP provides privacy-conscious logs of recent WordPress email activity and sending outcomes to support troubleshooting. Log access and retention should be managed carefully because email metadata may contain personal information.
Are my SMTP credentials protected?
GC SMTP encrypts supported sensitive credentials and token bundles before storing them in the WordPress database. Website administrators should still follow normal WordPress security practices, including strong administrator passwords, updates and restricted access.
Can I use two SMTP plugins at the same time?
It is not recommended. Multiple plugins may try to control the same WordPress mail process and create conflicts. Deactivate another SMTP or mail-routing plugin before configuring GC SMTP.
Does a successful test guarantee that every email will arrive?
No. A successful test confirms that WordPress could hand that message to the configured provider. Delivery to a recipient’s inbox remains subject to the provider, authentication records, sending limits, reputation and recipient-side filtering.
Where can I get help?
Start with the GC SMTP documentation and troubleshooting guide. If you still need help, contact GetCoded through the support form at [SUPPORT URL].
Built by GetCoded
At GetCoded, we build practical digital products that solve real business problems.
GC SMTP began with a common problem: a website can look complete while important enquiries and notifications quietly fail in the background. We wanted a cleaner way for businesses to configure WordPress email, test it and understand what was happening—without unnecessary complexity.
GC SMTP is one example of how we turn everyday operational problems into focused, usable software.
Stop wondering whether WordPress can send email.
Give your website a properly configured email connection, verify it with a test and keep the information you need to troubleshoot problems.