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\n

In this tutorial:<\/h2>\n

Install MailPoet<\/a> Setup SMTP<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In this tutorial we will show you how to install MailPoet 3<\/strong> in WordPress with SMTP<\/strong> settings. This lets you easily use newsletters<\/em>, mailing lists<\/em> and contact forms<\/em> in your WordPress Dashboard. MailPoet also includes tools for managing subscribers, automating emails, and gathering statistics. First, we will install the MailPoet 3 plugin, then show you how to setup the SMTP<\/em> settings.<\/p>\n

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Installing Mailpoet 3<\/h2>\n
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  1. Log into your WordPress Dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. \"\"<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Click Plugins<\/strong> then Add New<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  3. \"\"<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Type \u2018mailpoet<\/strong>\u2018 in the search box, then click the Install Now<\/strong> button next to MailPoet 3<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  4. \"\"<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Once it has been installed, click the Activate<\/strong> button to enable it.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/a><\/p>\n

    MailPoet SMTP Setup<\/h2>\n

    Now that you have installed the MailPoet plugin, we will show you how to configure the SMTP settings.<\/p>\n

    You will need to know your outgoing email settings<\/em><\/a> (SMTP) to proceed.<\/div>\n
      \n
    1. \"\"<\/a>\n
      <\/div>\n

      In the WordPress Dashboard click MailPoet<\/strong>, then Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
    2. \"\"<\/a>\n
      <\/div>\n

      You should then be on the Send With\u2026<\/em> page. In the Other<\/em> section, click the Configure<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n

      <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
    3. \"\"<\/a>\n
      <\/div>\n

      Click the drop-down<\/strong> box next to Method<\/em> and choose SMTP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
    4. \"\"<\/a>\n
      <\/div>\n

      You will then see the SMTP setting fields, fill them in as needed. Below is an description of the secure<\/em> settings to use:<\/p>\n

      <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      SMTP Hostname<\/th>\nEnter your secure Outgoing Server (SMTP) hostname. Such as: secure123.inmotionhosting.com<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SMTP Port<\/th>\nEnter the Secure SMTP port: 465<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Login<\/th>\nEnter your full email address here. Such as: john@example.net<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Password<\/th>\nEnter the password<\/a> for your email address.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Secure Connection<\/th>\nChoose: SSL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Authentication<\/th>\nSelect: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/li>\n
    5. \"\"<\/a>\n
      <\/div>\n

      Once you have entered your outgoing SMTP settings, click the Activate<\/strong> button to save them.<\/p>\n

      <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Congratulations, now you know how to install MailPoet 3<\/strong> in WordPress with SMTP<\/strong> settings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      In this tutorial: Install MailPoet Setup SMTP In this tutorial we will show you how to install MailPoet 3 in WordPress with SMTP settings. This lets you easily use newsletters, mailing lists and contact forms in your WordPress Dashboard. MailPoet also includes tools for managing subscribers, automating emails, and gathering statistics. 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