How to setup contact form 7 mail
Contact Form 7 is a popular WordPress plugin that allows you to create and customize contact forms on your website. To set up Contact Form 7 to send emails, follow these steps:
Step 1: Install and Activate Contact Form 7
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Click on the "Plugins" menu and then click on "Add New".
- Search for "Contact Form 7" and click on the "Install Now" button.
- Activate the plugin.
Step 2: Create a New Contact Form
- Click on the "Contact" menu and then click on "Add New".
- Give your form a name and description.
- Drag and drop the form fields you want to include (e.g. name, email, phone number, message).
- Customize the form settings as needed (e.g. add a subject line, set the form to send to a specific email address).
Step 3: Configure the Mail Settings
- Click on the "Mail" tab in the Contact Form 7 settings.
- Select the email address you want to use as the sender (e.g. your website's email address).
- Enter the recipient's email address (e.g. your own email address).
- Set the subject line for the email.
- Choose the format of the email (e.g. plain text or HTML).
Step 4: Add the Form to Your Website
- Click on the "Insert" tab in the Contact Form 7 settings.
- Select the form you created and click on the "Insert" button.
- The form will be inserted into your website's content.
Step 5: Test the Form
- Go to your website and fill out the form.
- Click on the "Send" button.
- Check your email inbox to see if the form was sent successfully.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Make sure you have entered the correct email address and subject line in the Mail settings.
- Check your website's email settings to ensure that the email address is set up correctly.
- If you're using a custom email address, make sure it's set up in your website's settings.
- If you're still having trouble, try checking the Contact Form 7 plugin settings or seeking help from the plugin's support team.