{"id":10664,"date":"2026-02-02T11:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woohelpdesk.com\/blog\/?p=10664"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:21:26","slug":"how-to-fix-contact-form-email-sending-issues-on-bluehost-wordpress-using-smtp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woohelpdesk.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-contact-form-email-sending-issues-on-bluehost-wordpress-using-smtp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Contact Form Email Sending Issues on Bluehost WordPress Using SMTP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"194\"><strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"194\">Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"618\">Reliable email delivery is essential for maintaining effective communication between a website and its users. Contact form notifications, password reset emails, order confirmations, and system alerts depend on proper email configuration. On many shared hosting environments, including Bluehost, default PHP mail functions may fail or be blocked, resulting in undelivered messages and customer inquiries going unanswered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"1151\">This guidde explains how to fix contact form email sending issues on a Bluehost WordPress website by configuring SMTP using the WP Mail SMTP plugin and integrating Google Gmail API authentication. It provides step-by-step instructions for installing the SMTP plugin, setting up Google Cloud credentials, enabling Gmail API access, configuring OAuth authentication, and testing email delivery. By following this guide, website administrators can ensure secure, authenticated, and consistent email delivery from their WordPress sites.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"1151\">\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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=\"Fixing Contact Form Email Sending Issues on Bluehost WordPress Using SMTP \" src=\"https:\/\/embed.app.guidde.com\/playbooks\/9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q?\" 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><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0; width: 100%; word-break: break-word; max-width: 100%;\">1. Unable to Send Message<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">An error occurred while sending the message due to a configuration issue. Please try again later or contact the site administrator for assistance.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FpZesxadpxTtX3r9Vxf3Xwr_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=95014981-8677-41be-8ea8-e819a4653774\" alt=\"Unable to Send Message\" 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. Bluehost Hosting Dashboard<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">From the Bluehost Hosting Dashboard, configure an SMTP plugin in WordPress to ensure contact form emails are delivered reliably and avoid email sending failures.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fdjh5ZwzNHozSwPeUjVk4vb_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=6e38ddf2-6867-4c4a-9259-f42b26c99af0\" alt=\"Bluehost Hosting 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. Access Websites Section<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step allows you to access the WordPress website for which email sending issues need to be fixed on Bluehost.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fj1KhaV2guBs3PfH4Mz64go_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=b4c28532-dc5f-4974-9f30-e19a6054bfe5\" alt=\"Access Websites Section\" 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. Open WordPress Admin<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step allows you to access the WordPress dashboard of the selected website, where email sending issues can be identified and fixed.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FcZWM3CaCcn79SQewg61i1r_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=a10e0754-caec-479e-8be6-543f7d030c6a\" alt=\"Open WordPress Admin\" 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. Switch to Site Dashboard<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This screen confirms that you are now inside the WordPress Admin Dashboard, where email settings and plugins can be configured to fix email sending issues.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fs21yW2cvDNQW1MEAz9mJ26_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=5d82588f-7552-4a56-b17b-eb9daa03e1cd\" alt=\"Switch to Site 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%;\">6. Open Plugin Installation<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">To resolve email delivery problems, you need to add an email\/SMTP plugin from the WordPress plugin directory.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FujPqVJ9g2Wg6WqLKUSEJFa_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=19f83e1b-7cc8-4fbb-9395-0ee1f3f7b016\" 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%;\">7. Search for Plugins<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the Search Plugins field to find the SMTP plugin.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fkdq55mpvE5Boz9tvJ9ug97_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=fddfd91c-6811-4471-a54d-63c350277243\" alt=\"Search for Plugins\" 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. Enter SMTP in Search<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Enter smtp in the search box to locate SMTP-related plugins.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FbeK1HXphS5HmrCmawH646f_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=198d2fb6-1b2d-418a-a88d-3bb4fd70119c\" alt=\"Enter SMTP in Search\" 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. Install SMTP Plugin<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step installs the selected SMTP plugin required to fix email sending issues on your WordPress website.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FcXh39NHUjZFawr1VNJ52XM_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=8c17fdb6-b48d-4ba0-9b16-658cf828d92d\" 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%;\">10. Activate SMTP Plugin<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step enables the installed SMTP plugin so it can start handling outgoing emails from your WordPress website.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Ff7oh9ZQPocHyivQRRTeL9V_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=19e3c6ba-8863-4432-a406-de1c8b3d4189\" 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%;\">11. Open WP Mail SMTP Settings<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click WP Mail SMTP in the plugin list to configure email settings.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FejKu2YEYL4d95seoYMX3JV_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=4c5d1673-391e-48e2-b257-b6c468b02921\" alt=\"Open WP Mail SMTP 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%;\">12. Enter Email Address<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Enter your email address to be used for sending emails from your site.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F6CNzUqpzqasJcANcvXCvXb_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=07ce3610-16f2-4d2c-b163-91d07a537a04\" alt=\"Enter Email Address\" 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. Proceed To Next Step<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the option to enable email logging for troubleshooting purposes.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FcPxCcfytPJEyTSrxaQakZk_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=44146756-cbff-40f4-99b2-d99c90d63208\" 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%;\">14. Select Google Gmail Option<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step selects Google \/ Gmail as the mailer in the SMTP plugin, enabling secure and authenticated email delivery.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Ft9K3LzrbBjQo5i7oZp2Gtr_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=38a9560a-3fdb-4579-8d92-f53cb280d5de\" alt=\"Select Google Gmail Option\" 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. Open Backup Connection<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Copy the Authorized redirect URI provided to use in your Google Cloud project.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F8HNMNTjyeM2y43FKaS8oLy_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=e995d76d-a515-4f5c-af6a-2f11201ad6a0\" alt=\"Open Backup Connection\" 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. Go To Google Cloud Console<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step accesses the Google Cloud Console, which is required to configure Gmail authentication for WordPress email sending via SMTP.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F84uJmhYiSwxSKknw11Jd2d_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=24acbde0-0ffa-4b29-b659-fe7006a01600\" alt=\"Go To Google Cloud Console\" 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. Select Project Menu<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step is used to select or create a Google Cloud project, which is required to configure Gmail authentication for WordPress SMTP email sending.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fiti5dxJND3fQaWgLQannCk_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=6849d188-c3bf-412e-8eb4-adac889ff19f\" alt=\"Select Project Menu\" 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. Create New Project<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click New project to start setting up a new Google Cloud project for API access.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fine2Kp3KwqxktFUHZiahpp_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=8f182728-96ab-4612-ad7e-e56fdcd73b48\" alt=\"Create New Project\" 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. Enter Name Project<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">This step defines the name of the Google Cloud project that will be used for Gmail SMTP authentication.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FhqbcS9uUWjoGkKyQwQRfXV_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=2a63e710-ec73-4f79-9854-8614c4c447fc\" alt=\"Enter Name Project \" 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. Confirm Project Creation<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Create to generate the project. This project will host the Gmail API settings required for secure email delivery from your WordPress site.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F8dx3YeH9hJYtG5xHg6b7M9_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f54c322c-e2fb-46e7-8091-a8361ac09015\" alt=\"Confirm Project 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%;\">21. Open APIs &amp; Services<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click APIs &amp; Services to enable the Gmail API, which is required to authenticate Gmail for WordPress email sending.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FiHSGigdcAv8J5Zzb1H7pFm_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=ad2c2568-f0a3-496a-8ec9-1c0fd236a4cb\" alt=\"Open APIs &amp; Services\" 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. Navigate to API Library<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Clicking Library allows you to browse and enable Google APIs required for Gmail authentication and WordPress email sending.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FmSwCEqoNL7HxmJvTb9Nv2G_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=d4ac8384-b7f5-47a4-879e-320d5e69842d\" alt=\"Navigate to API Library\" 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. Search Gmail APIS<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Fill gmail api in the search bar to find the Gmail API.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FvHrTPfHGhnUfwdxotGc3Ab_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=2da0d673-6c56-4c58-90ad-a8440594c7b6\" alt=\"Search Gmail APIS\" 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 Gmail API<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Help popup for additional information about the Gmail API.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FwAHC3iMxW6zVMG3aoqiYMW_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=be387af8-7426-4260-bc06-ac5121b51c97\" alt=\"Select Gmail API\" 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. Enable Gmail API<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click enable this API to activate Gmail API for your project.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FgNGn5FiNChLJjTesspmYRd_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=a2abb646-6a3c-434a-94f2-ec083171812e\" alt=\"Enable Gmail API\" 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. Create Credentials<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Creating credentials allows WordPress to authenticate with Gmail and send emails securely using the Gmail API.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F618jCN4XkxTbRd4WWToeWC_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f6fb7068-a518-4968-8a8c-1eb77d189933\" alt=\"Create Credentials\" 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. Select User Data<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Selecting User data allows WordPress to send emails on behalf of your Gmail account using secure OAuth authentication.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fif8yQARanYnwNEZjcZ6Qjh_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=5c4388d0-d552-4e06-a19a-77b3096c0117\" alt=\"Select User Data\" 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. Proceed to Next Step<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Next to continue the credential creation process.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F8by8m36mt3mzJtSA9rgVM4_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=be967bb4-c854-4895-8da5-be47aaf86396\" 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%;\">29. Set App Name<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Fill MedicarePortfolio as the name of your application.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FaeoMukqCf7bWRHSqbmfyC4_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=52834ca0-d581-4d4e-a896-845e43ffb02c\" alt=\"Set App Name \" 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. Enter Support Email<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click User support email to choose the contact email for users.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F8vr8heiDFzv6Necmj1KzBK_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=3ac7fd25-c409-446e-836c-7db68756d270\" alt=\"Enter Support 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%;\">31. Open Email Addresses Section<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Email addresses to manage authorized email addresses.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FasXjbFNRZWCsmCHdXs3ikz_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=07b888e9-5def-424e-a8d0-6eb85f1b0e41\" alt=\"Open Email Addresses Section\" 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. Save And Continue<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Save and continue to proceed with the OAuth setup.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fou1Vsykumx8AVwr9GSHLtR_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=e4902038-2870-48a2-b125-b0fcb38d0ff4\" alt=\"Save And Continue\" 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. Open Scopes Section<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Scopes (optional) to review or add API scopes.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FsXmzpv3gNWw3Jkx5caYF3p_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=fc90e4cd-9383-4b4f-874e-4328321b30cd\" alt=\"Open Scopes Section\" 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. Save Scopes Settings<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Save and continue to confirm your scopes configuration.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FsDRbPuSh99EGmw9ooXabTp_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=b670eb00-5478-458e-bd2a-a4a47ce4c007\" alt=\"Save Scopes 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%;\">35. Proceed to Next Step<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click to move forward in the credential creation process.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FsgQMubnERnjm8rHJxhNauS_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=a6c3a4fb-f7be-4029-8c98-2b5cab11a0a4\" 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%;\">36. Select Web Application Type<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Web application to specify the type of OAuth client.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FsUSBW8oy1UTXypoZXXmLtn_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=d88035cb-f458-407a-94df-293afbee6c7c\" alt=\"Select Web Application Type\" 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%;\">37. Return to WordPress Settings<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Switch back to your WordPress site settings to copy the redirect URI.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FtwCJb3MJcP5xoRJ46U7Vvw_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=5dcaf290-16d0-4662-90f2-cc848e68ddfc\" alt=\"Return to WordPress 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%;\">38. Access Redirect URI Field<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Authorized redirect URI field to prepare for pasting.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fmup63k22NksDVk5AZ9AH9d_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=1a0d127c-8da4-447c-bbc8-a06d4130dd79\" alt=\"Access Redirect URI 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%;\">39. Switch to Google Cloud Console<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Switch to the Google Cloud console to add the redirect URI.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fe94ULPkqVwNAf6daVnK4fA_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=0c58e1fc-491d-4aea-b79b-cb4549c7eafa\" alt=\"Switch to Google Cloud Console\" 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%;\">40. Add New URI<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Add URI to input a new authorized redirect URI.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fcrn7gN7v8WEtRj8z5jxiY4_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=fedf9066-224c-4820-acf1-11082b79e2e7\" alt=\"Add New URI\" 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%;\">41. Enter Redirect URI<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Fill https:\/\/connect.wpmailsmtp.com\/google\/ as the authorized redirect URI.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F7coVcYBeevKymRkbPHkpwm_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=99705311-b199-4f60-917d-5f74368e3fce\" alt=\"Enter Redirect URI\" 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%;\">42. Create Redirect URI Entry<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Create to save the new redirect URI in your project.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FtFxcUoM7AxwXevVnyWdFrD_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=a709fb18-8e01-4884-adee-ac6ca4751cbb\" alt=\"Create Redirect URI Entry\" 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%;\">43. Complete URI Addition<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Done to finish adding the authorized redirect URI.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fb4UGr8pgEpYsKX1UeAs3no_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=caa8e3b9-519b-480d-97d6-09291993dac8\" alt=\"Complete URI Addition\" 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%;\">44. Return to OAuth Consent Screen<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click OAuth consent screen again to finalize settings.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fx8xzHTdBJi94R7TjVW13sW_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=76605dd2-db16-47b3-8a41-82193b5e3e57\" alt=\"Return to OAuth Consent Screen\" 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%;\">45. Open Audience Section<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Audience to manage who can use your app.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fc8EdnjgY6djAZyhsNpuayc_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=aa3a2747-73a8-446d-b496-a7e3b38849ad\" alt=\"Open Audience Section\" 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%;\">46. Publish OAuth App<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Publish app to make your OAuth consent screen live.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fxbd1V9ggDTRPH7prdA5NJX_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=39a45257-bb54-4c6d-8bd7-c7cf2df56f64\" alt=\"Publish OAuth App\" 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%;\">47. Confirm App Publishing<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Confirm to finalize publishing your OAuth app.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FcAPHRsR3RMLQzSTtTj1aWz_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=c34401a1-ab9a-4064-b5a9-43b639a7d181\" alt=\"Confirm App Publishing\" 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%;\">48. Return to Credentials<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Credentials to view your OAuth client IDs and secrets.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FoBzNUprLZ3ZCN1P1CFKsFC_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=3699bb84-a04b-4d38-b75c-adc916f90c12\" alt=\"Return to Credentials\" 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%;\">49. Select OAuth Client<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click to select the OAuth client you created for your app.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Ff2d3qR3c3aZrY4u13vDUbb_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f11ecb8c-6a5d-4ce6-8f47-79dc5be6e9a9\" alt=\"Select OAuth Client\" 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%;\">50. Open Client ID Details<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the Client ID to view its details and copy credentials.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F2P5MjUP9dTtDogr5CYVwft_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f73b060d-a8c9-47d3-b13e-ecd997c54c01\" alt=\"Open Client ID Details\" 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%;\">51. Enter Client ID<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Fill your OAuth client ID into the Client ID field.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fu3U6z5gGrbqUA58NpXaxe7_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=5376f767-730a-4589-89f0-2455823a29ef\" alt=\"Enter Client ID\" 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%;\">52. Copy Client Secret Details<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click the Client ID to access client secret information.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FwU1kLQdpij6k5hRrm5kPZY_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=fd8c9a60-1a2d-4513-b856-24e4041a6c44\" alt=\"Copy Client Secret Details\" 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%;\">53. Enter Client Secret<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Fill your client secret into the Client Secret field.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2Fr59k5RmhfnuqrQekoPiy4h_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=24de1166-bac2-416d-be07-bcdebed91bd0\" alt=\"Enter Client Secret\" 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%;\">54. Save SMTP Settings<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Save Settings to apply your SMTP configuration.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F2CHaumV3NfPbq4VbzvTqjC_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=dbdd4905-62a1-48ee-b3cf-bd94e66b223f\" alt=\"Save SMTP 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%;\">55. Allow Email Sending<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Allow plugin to send emails using your Google account.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F2j3F4WTZTxtF8NtDfqD5nW_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=66372f30-8129-4b39-8e37-7fe3aeb40a7d\" alt=\"Allow Email Sending\" 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%;\">56. Select Google Account<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click your Google account to proceed with authorization.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F83XMdb53dYLX3toxtCr9qf_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=402cbba5-a29c-40bf-b3c6-4858f695c077\" alt=\"Select Google 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%;\">57. Open Advanced Options<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Advanced to access additional sign-in options.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F3hkokgCiveyPSSx2BZF5VN_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=0e79189b-34b8-49e1-acca-1095bceaf612\" alt=\"Open Advanced Options\" 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%;\">58. Proceed To Unsafe Site<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Go to wpmailsmtp.com (unsafe) to continue authorization.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F9RSp8FrV2zL3QqNYgH5ccs_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=13b28e6f-0f2c-470b-aa30-0a9e220efd4c\" alt=\"Proceed To Unsafe Site\" 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%;\">59. Confirm Authorization<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Continue to approve plugin access to your Google account.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F73YUwaDQgFFTsL1p8yXFRV_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=ccf67a73-667c-4942-b2e1-7ef42b68c126\" alt=\"Confirm Authorization\" 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%;\">60. Open Tools Menu<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Tools in the WordPress dashboard to access email testing.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FeAzwUwpyxxeKMuoEZtXrhG_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=a19fa294-eea0-41d2-8a67-6452758ab3c1\" alt=\"Open Tools Menu\" 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%;\">61. Enter Test Email Address<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Fill your email address to receive the test email.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F8StpoWHgnr4q1qL37xDNqV_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=cc2d949a-3941-4309-9792-bad09af702e5\" alt=\"Enter Test Email Address\" 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%;\">62. Send Test Email<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Send Email to send a test message through the configured SMTP.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F5Kw3RjbMpcqXYd3EuownEe_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=e63c546e-ee4d-4b24-bb28-dce4bae77e19\" 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%;\">63. Confirm Success Message<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click Success! Test HTML email was sent successfully! Please check your inbox to make sure it was delivered.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FkLNHzgQ5pyHfGuzFuvfTsc_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=de06d839-de51-487a-8c53-533797972d82\" alt=\"Confirm Success Message\" 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%;\">64. Open Gmail Inbox<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Switch to your Gmail inbox to verify receipt of the test email.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FwFWyTWrddLa54cUHb2d5iS_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f550303c-5b56-4982-a920-73da2a97ebbc\" alt=\"Open Gmail Inbox\" 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%;\">65. Also Check From Here<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2F94pUZZJCZzK2cD5UPqWJTU_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=f2b29e22-48d5-4614-b67f-7aa67a16ce4d\" alt=\"\" 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%;\">66. Review Email Permissions<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Click here to finalize the email sending verification process.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.guidde.com\/v0\/qg%2FjD7HlcF2nnfl0SqNB1RiUrGaAX52%2F9RLK1uA7MbVEqFTr7odb5Q%2FvYZY7aKk7DcULjBUihiQWB_doc.png?alt=media&amp;token=ca7e0521-c6e3-471a-a484-0a335989305d\" alt=\"Review Email Permissions\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-right: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-69804064-c790-8321-847b-f96dd5c7b570-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-48\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"59c4c366-4c29-4aa9-9f02-ff21b57c63b8\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1175\"><strong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1175\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1611\">Proper SMTP configuration is crucial for ensuring dependable email communication on WordPress websites. By following the steps outlined in this guidde, you have successfully integrated Google SMTP with your Bluehost-hosted WordPress site and configured secure authentication through the WP Mail SMTP plugin. This setup ensures that contact form submissions and system emails are delivered reliably to recipients without interruption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"2047\">To maintain long-term reliability, it is recommended to regularly review SMTP settings, monitor email logs, update authentication credentials when required, and test email functionality after major site updates. Proactive monitoring and maintenance help prevent future email delivery issues. With a correctly configured SMTP system in place, your website can maintain professional communication standards and improved user engagement.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2097\"><strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2097\">\u00a0WooHelpDesk Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2311\">Need professional assistance with SMTP setup, email troubleshooting, Google API integration, or WordPress configuration? 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