How to connect zoho mail to wordpress

Connecting Zoho Mail to WordPress allows you to use Zoho Mail as your email service provider for your WordPress website. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you connect Zoho Mail to WordPress:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Zoho Mail account.
2. You have a WordPress website with a self-hosted installation (not WordPress.com).
3. You have a Zoho Mail account with the necessary permissions (e.g., administrator or owner).

Step 1: Create a Zoho Mail API Key

1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account.
2. Go to the Zoho Mail settings (gear icon) > API Settings.
3. Click on "Create API Key" and follow the instructions to generate a new API key.
4. Note down the API key and API secret key.

Step 2: Install and Configure the Zoho Mail Plugin

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to the Plugins page and click on "Add New".
3. Search for "Zoho Mail" and install the plugin.
4. Activate the plugin.
5. Go to the Zoho Mail settings page (Settings > Zoho Mail).
6. Enter your Zoho Mail API key and API secret key.
7. Set the "From Email" and "From Name" fields to your desired values.

Step 3: Configure the Zoho Mail SMTP Settings

1. Go to the WordPress settings page (Settings > General).
2. Scroll down to the "Mail" section.
3. Set the "Mail Server" to "Zoho Mail".
4. Enter the following settings:
   • SMTP Host: smtp.zoho.com
   • SMTP Port: 587
   • SMTP Username: Your Zoho Mail email address
   • SMTP Password: Your Zoho Mail password
   • SMTP Encryption: TLS
5. Click "Save Changes".

Step 4: Test the Connection

1. Go to the WordPress dashboard and click on "Tools" > "Mail Tester".
2. Enter a test email address and click "Send".
3. Check your Zoho Mail account to ensure the email was sent successfully.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure to update your WordPress site's DNS settings to point to Zoho Mail's servers.
• If you're using a caching plugin, clear the cache after configuring the Zoho Mail plugin.
• You may need to adjust the Zoho Mail plugin settings depending on your specific use case (e.g., setting up a custom domain or configuring SPF records).

By following these steps, you should be able to connect your Zoho Mail account to your WordPress website. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask for further assistance!