Can we send mail from localhost in wordpress using smtp

Yes, you can send mail from localhost in WordPress using SMTP. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Prerequisites:

You have a WordPress installation on your localhost.
You have a SMTP server set up on your localhost or a remote server.
You have a valid email address and password for the SMTP server.

Step 1: Install and configure the SMTP plugin

You'll need to install and configure an SMTP plugin in your WordPress installation. There are several options available, but I recommend using the "WP Mail SMTP" plugin. You can install it from the WordPress plugin directory or by downloading it from the official website.

Once installed, go to the plugin settings page (Settings > WP Mail SMTP) and configure the plugin as follows:

Set the "From Email" and "From Name" fields to your desired email address and name.
Set the "SMTP Host" field to the hostname of your SMTP server (e.g., smtp.example.com).
Set the "SMTP Port" field to the port number of your SMTP server (e.g., 587).
Set the "SMTP Username" and "SMTP Password" fields to your valid email address and password for the SMTP server.
Set the "Encryption" field to "TLS" or "SSL" depending on your SMTP server's encryption method.
Click the "Save Changes" button to save your settings.

Step 2: Configure WordPress to use the SMTP plugin

To use the SMTP plugin, you'll need to configure WordPress to use it. You can do this by adding a few lines of code to your wp-config.php file.

Add the following lines of code to the wp-config.php file:

define('WP_USE_SMTP', true);
define('SMTP_HOST', 'smtp.example.com');
define('SMTP_PORT', 587);
define('SMTP_USERNAME', '[email protected]');
define('SMTP_PASSWORD', 'your_password');

Replace the placeholders with your actual SMTP server hostname, port number, username, and password.

Step 3: Test the SMTP connection

To test the SMTP connection, you can use the "Test SMTP Connection" button on the WP Mail SMTP plugin settings page. If the connection is successful, you should see a success message.

Step 4: Send a test email

To test the email sending functionality, you can use the "Send Test Email" button on the WP Mail SMTP plugin settings page. If the email is sent successfully, you should receive an email at the address you specified in the plugin settings.

That's it! You should now be able to send mail from your localhost WordPress installation using SMTP.

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Can we send mail from localhost in wordpress using smtp