How do i configure mail in contact form 7
Configuring Mail in Contact Form 7 (CF7) involves setting up the mail settings to send emails from your WordPress website. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
Prerequisites:
- You have Contact Form 7 (CF7) installed and activated on your WordPress website.
- You have a working email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, etc.) that you want to use to send emails from your website.
Step 1: Create a new mail configuration
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Contact > Mail. Click on the Add New button to create a new mail configuration.
Step 2: Enter your mail settings
Fill in the following fields:
- Mail From: Enter the email address you want to use as the sender's email address (e.g.,
[email protected]). - Mail To: Enter the email address you want to receive the form submissions at (e.g.,
[email protected]). - Subject: Enter the subject line for the email notifications (e.g.,
New Contact Form Submission). - Body: Enter the email body template using the available placeholders (e.g.,
{name},{email},{message}).
Step 3: Configure the mail server settings
If you're using a custom mail server, you'll need to enter the following settings:
- SMTP Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of your mail server (e.g.,
smtp.gmail.com). - SMTP Port: Enter the port number used by your mail server (e.g.,
587). - SMTP User: Enter the username for your mail server (e.g.,
[email protected]). - SMTP Pass: Enter the password for your mail server (e.g., your Gmail password).
Step 4: Save the mail configuration
Click the Save Changes button to save your mail configuration.
Step 5: Configure your contact form
Go to Contact > Forms and select the form you want to configure. Click on the Mail tab and select the mail configuration you created in Step 1.
Step 6: Test your mail configuration
Test your mail configuration by submitting the contact form. If everything is set up correctly, you should receive an email notification at the email address you specified in Step 2.
Troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure your mail server settings are correct and your email account is set up correctly.
- Check your email account's spam filter settings to ensure that emails from your website are not being filtered out.
- If you're using a custom mail server, ensure that your website's IP address is whitelisted in your mail server's settings.
By following these steps, you should be able to configure Mail in Contact Form 7 and start receiving email notifications from your website.