> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://resend.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Send emails using WordPress with SMTP

> Learn how to send your first email using Wordpress.

## Prerequisites

Before you start, you'll need:

* A Resend [API key](/create-an-api-key)
* A [verified domain](/add-a-domain)

## Guide

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install a plugin">
    First, you'll need to install and activate the [WP Mail SMTP](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) plugin. Once the plugin is activated you will see the setup wizard. You can skip this step as we'll guide you through how to configure the plugin for Resend. Click on **Go to the Dashboard** at the bottom of the screen to exit the setup wizard.

    <img alt="WP Mail SMTP - Setup Wizard" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/lyl6PQTYhtWhUjuS/images/wordpress-setup-wizard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lyl6PQTYhtWhUjuS&q=85&s=034e82ed82a43c1cc25e9119995ac558" width="2880" height="1462" data-path="images/wordpress-setup-wizard.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configuration">
    From your admin dashboard, visit the **WP Mail SMTP > Settings** page to configure the plugin. Firstly, configure your **From Email**, **From Name**, and **Return Path**. Next, we'll configure the SMTP settings for Resend. Select **Other SMTP** in the **Mailer** section.

    <img alt="WP Mail SMTP - Settings" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/lyl6PQTYhtWhUjuS/images/wordpress-configure.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lyl6PQTYhtWhUjuS&q=85&s=12cb502dcffbc76cad7f6bbef00a7f43" width="2880" height="1462" data-path="images/wordpress-configure.png" />

    In the **Other SMTP** section, configure the following settings:

    * **SMTP Host**: `smtp.resend.com`
    * **Encryption**: `SSL`
    * **SMTP Port**: `465`
    * **Auto TLS**: `ON`
    * **Authentication**: `ON`
    * **SMTP Username**: `resend`
    * **SMTP Password**: `YOUR_API_KEY`

    Make sure to replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with an existing key or create a new [API Key](https://resend.com/api-keys).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sending a test email">
    From your admin dashboard, visit the **WP Mail SMTP > Tools** page to send a test email.

    <img alt="WP Mail SMTP - Send a Test Email" src="https://mintcdn.com/resend/lyl6PQTYhtWhUjuS/images/wordpress-test-email.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lyl6PQTYhtWhUjuS&q=85&s=bffb755f5673f14a03d84d36a4b361ca" width="2880" height="1462" data-path="images/wordpress-test-email.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>