Wp mail smtp mailchimp

A great combination!

To set up WordPress to send emails using Mailchimp's SMTP server, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Mailchimp account and a list set up.
2. You have a WordPress website with the WordPress Mail plugin installed (e.g., WP Mail SMTP, MailPoet, etc.).

Step 1: Get your Mailchimp SMTP credentials

1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and go to the "Account" section.
2. Click on "Account" > "Settings" > "SMTP & API" > "SMTP Settings".
3. Note down the following credentials:
   • SMTP Server: smtp.mailchimp.com
   • Port: 587 (or 25 if you're using a secure connection)
   • Username: Your Mailchimp API key (found in the "Account" > "Settings" > "API Keys" section)
   • Password: Your Mailchimp API key (same as above)

Step 2: Configure WordPress Mail plugin

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to the plugin settings for the WordPress Mail plugin you're using.
2. Look for the "SMTP" or "Mail" settings section.
3. Enter the following settings:
   • SMTP Server: smtp.mailchimp.com
   • Port: 587 (or 25 if you're using a secure connection)
   • Username: Your Mailchimp API key
   • Password: Your Mailchimp API key
   • From Email: The email address you want to use as the sender (e.g., your website's contact email)
   • From Name: The name you want to display as the sender (e.g., your website's name)

Step 3: Test your setup

1. Send a test email from your WordPress website using the plugin's built-in test feature.
2. Check your Mailchimp account to ensure the email was sent successfully.

Tips and Variations:

• If you're using a secure connection (TLS or SSL), make sure to enable it in your WordPress Mail plugin settings.
• You can also use Mailchimp's API to send emails programmatically from your WordPress website. This requires more coding knowledge, but it provides more flexibility and customization options.
• If you're experiencing issues with sending emails, check your Mailchimp account's SMTP settings and ensure that your WordPress Mail plugin is configured correctly.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up WordPress to send emails using Mailchimp's SMTP server. Happy emailing!