{"id":10554,"date":"2026-02-02T08:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woohelpdesk.com\/blog\/?p=10554"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:21:27","slug":"how-to-fix-email-sending-issues-on-hostgator-wp-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woohelpdesk.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-email-sending-issues-on-hostgator-wp-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Email Sending Issues on HostGator WP Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"103\"><strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"103\">Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"859\">Email delivery issues are a common problem on WordPress websites, especially when default mail settings are not properly configured. When emails fail to send from contact forms or notification systems, configuring SMTP is the most reliable solution. This guide explains how to resolve email sending errors on HostGator WordPress hosting by creating a domain-based email account and configuring an SMTP plugin within WordPress. It walks you through setting up the email account in cPanel, installing and activating an SMTP plugin, and completing the SMTP setup wizard with the correct host, port, and authentication details. By following these steps, you can ensure that emails sent from your WordPress website are delivered successfully and consistently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; left: 0px; top: 0px; border-radius: 10px;\" title=\"Fix Email Sending Issues on HostGator WP Hosting\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.app.guidde.com\/playbooks\/vrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL?\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">1. Error on sending Email.<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">As you can see there is an error<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FwZHxdzYsF49K2vKz1AsJ8N_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=75a7c4ef-a157-40dc-b51d-f07811824f9c\" alt=\"Error on sending Email.\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">2. Open Hostgator Dashboard.<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Open your Hostgator Dashboard and click Hosting<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FcoTEp283ZjqJKpRU5Wvg6o_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=ca670934-6e14-427c-989d-8a74ff4edadd\" alt=\"Open Hostgator Dashboard.\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">3. Open Cpanel.<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Open Cpanel and Click Email Accounts to manage your email addresses associated with your domain.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FnGHeZSeCgkxgjp1xtR8Wxb_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=14b2148c-6989-42de-9b7f-2729d7c2e7fd\" alt=\"Open Cpanel.\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">4. Initiate Email Account Creation<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Create to start setting up a new email account for your domain.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FiZx1cu6EK2pb4jVFfEzkHq_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=1901b6d7-577d-4c56-a189-8fa49bee9bb4\" alt=\"Initiate Email Account Creation\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">5. Select Domain for Email<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Select your domain to specify where the new email account will be created.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Fvnyjkk8doXuPMDmjWSeRTV_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=3304568d-5b6f-48e3-8f94-885ef3d7379a\" alt=\"Select Domain for Email\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">6. Select Username Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the Username field to enter the desired email account name.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FdsTxjRt53hnDhnLfAKSzhU_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f5c3e228-1089-4d96-ba73-e665e6246e8b\" alt=\"Select Username Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">7. Select Password Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the Password field to set a secure password for the email account.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Ffq5beesHWWbj42hsEaNYDh_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=ce2001b7-18ec-4bb9-87c6-bb4e3b9948d3\" alt=\"Select Password Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">8. Create Email Account<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Create to finalize the setup of your new email account on HostGator.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F9MwDsWt3tDRgwRWQojEejt_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=939896de-e4e0-4fdd-b984-562db429017b\" alt=\"Create Email Account\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">9. Open Plugin Installation<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Add Plugin to begin installing a plugin that will help manage SMTP settings.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FsSy9d7odqU73iUw5rfZ8f4_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=8a73cc38-25b4-4eda-9ad4-068fe9b925a5\" alt=\"Open Plugin Installation\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">10. Search for SMTP Plugin<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Search for SMTP Plugin<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F7J3LXHtt6Q9ttLv8ceLTqy_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=7a69d0eb-9877-45d7-96f4-5962d6c26efb\" alt=\"Search for SMTP Plugin\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">11. Install SMTP Plugin<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Install Now to add the SMTP plugin to your WordPress site.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Fc4B4K2vnQMLNFcN6A3Fmn9_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=6b8e7628-edbe-415c-b7cd-2eaa135bb41b\" alt=\"Install SMTP Plugin\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">12. Activate SMTP Plugin<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Activate to enable the SMTP plugin for configuring email sending.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FaDxLP12j1PznWtPDSfezXB_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=4524dbf9-c17a-4119-9948-0dc75305933e\" alt=\"Activate SMTP Plugin\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">13. Open Plugin Settings<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Settings to access the SMTP plugin configuration options.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FbTPY4VEJpvXHNSKcwhZGo9_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=b0b6b13f-dda1-4990-8cec-5c079460e813\" alt=\"Open Plugin Settings\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">14. Launch Setup Wizard<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Launch Setup Wizard to start the guided configuration of SMTP settings.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F9usE3ZibQtUsiKubmLLJ6W_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=57c17a47-d9ab-4d6d-838f-2301fc4e4633\" alt=\"Launch Setup Wizard\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">15. Begin Setup Wizard<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Let&#8217;s Get Started to proceed with the SMTP setup process.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FgwXuGPnoGBYBwFr4dtJBoP_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=0bf9a3b8-222e-4993-8aca-6654469731bf\" alt=\"Begin Setup Wizard\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">16. Access Configuration Link<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Choose Other SMTP<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FbgC4fdUVtwBh9JkvHH13ZD_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=fc9a8cb8-2aea-4af6-9302-59937d755e7a\" alt=\"Access Configuration Link\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">17. Save and Continue Setup<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Save and Continue to apply your current SMTP settings and move to the next step.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Fo8GkTFD1jbAr22Svabi7Et_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=fbce231f-8222-46fc-87e9-4ac346403724\" alt=\"Save and Continue Setup\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">18. Select SMTP Host Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the SMTP Host field to specify the outgoing mail server address.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FgJv8ZqYFVZP3P5WPGmyq65_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f0132f4e-3092-42b0-a119-3f2aecb89e30\" alt=\"Select SMTP Host Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">19. Access SMTP Host Input<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click here to enter the SMTP host information required for email sending.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Fks6bqgbxKVVgJqQ5HQMaCb_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=984c06c3-dff7-482d-ba42-4fb129453ba1\" alt=\"Access SMTP Host Input\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">20. Select SMTP Port Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">For TLS port will be 587 for SSL port will be 465.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FjieKr4y1CDjM8ih4DgxSn9_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=13ceebf1-417a-44da-a48e-ac648497dd97\" alt=\"Select SMTP Port Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">21. Select SMTP Username Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the SMTP Username field to enter the username for SMTP authentication.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FbW15n8dWFZUWAm5W8aaSQF_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=0d235049-9244-4e1a-aaa1-c3aab5881f98\" alt=\"Select SMTP Username Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">22. Select SMTP Password Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the SMTP Password field to enter the password for SMTP authentication.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FgcBA4nv1FysFa8jFKZriqs_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=0d66e2a3-06ed-4045-99be-2a7ee28bc572\" alt=\"Select SMTP Password Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">23. Select From Name Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the From Name field to specify the sender name that appears in emails.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F7VCQ3fL9aGsBLQQqKGuL29_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=dd58cf0e-7b35-45ce-a495-b555ec5467c4\" alt=\"Select From Name Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">24. Select From Email Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the From Email field to specify the sender email address used in outgoing messages.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Fi6Foni6EfKhRoizappBUYC_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=a648ff61-3afe-467d-a0b4-647c138c3e43\" alt=\"Select From Email Field\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">25. Save and Continue Setup.<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Save and Continue to save your SMTP configuration and proceed.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F1DHDxKr4pmTCU4yCaBaffA_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=4754af05-fe83-4a76-8550-206934406ffd\" alt=\"Save and Continue Setup.\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">26. Continue Setup Progress<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Save and Continue to advance through the SMTP setup wizard steps.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Fj2zE8PQMu6RvTMFja8USv8_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=b73b9869-b962-4858-8e64-aa074591ddc9\" alt=\"Continue Setup Progress\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">27. Proceed to Next Step<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Save and Continue to finalize the SMTP setup process.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FiWecZN4SJpahapKuSKHwRZ_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=0e0ab264-3828-4f67-9803-f8a5fa896043\" alt=\"Proceed to Next Step\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">28. Skip Optional Step<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Skip this Step to bypass optional configuration during the SMTP setup.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FatxzqRrhq2RuAqSCsb9uhZ_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=e1687252-ca8d-4c0e-bd87-1e1974128bb3\" alt=\"Skip Optional Step\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">29. Send Test Email<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Send a Test Email to verify that your SMTP settings are working correctly.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FfAshGbVZAoycsznT3m9WAC_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=fc2ddfa3-3b98-414a-ad78-5682bd289b6d\" alt=\"Send Test Email\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">30. Select Test Email Recipient<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Send To to choose the recipient address for the test email.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2FrLyDDts387zxghDGYqqWU5_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=791e375c-a371-4a54-9beb-b8aa87678820\" alt=\"Select Test Email Recipient\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">31. Send Test Email Confirmation<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Send Email to dispatch the test message and confirm email functionality.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F7XpHsrpmKqKZCuh2EWctKJ_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=b476de9b-c06e-493a-9b84-a60872636595\" alt=\"Send Test Email Confirmation\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">32. Confirm Test Email Success<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Success! to acknowledge that the test email was sent successfully.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F4uL7kXNtpTBu2q5pC2udtm_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=476bb43a-b889-4a07-9b70-3b536e10bd89\" alt=\"Confirm Test Email Success\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">33. View Test Email Confirmation<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the message stating Congrats, test email was sent successfully! to verify receipt.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2Fvq5fNBUSY4XuKY22iz29Gv_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=e1e1f084-005c-4860-abc3-4642a94b392c\" alt=\"View Test Email Confirmation\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">34. Check from contact form<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Also check from contact Form.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2FvrMt4ySsmVba53e8M3NDGL%2F6vH5nXG7MnRHEGFaJJ3URR_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=58fdc807-dec6-4d5f-82b5-e24678e48a9a\" alt=\"Check from contact form\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">35. 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