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How do you fix WordPress The Site isn't Sending You Emails Your Membership Site

Jun 24, 2023

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 You're losing contact with your users because of creaky cogs between your plugins? This is a solution that's smooth. Learn how to fix this issue, and you'll never need to fret about WordPress no longer sending email messages.

When you sign up for an exciting new service or place an order on the internet, you're likely to receive a quick confirmation email to arrive in your email. This is the assurance you require.

This is what's supposed to work now.

Automated mail is a necessity for any online company. It will save you a lot of admin time and stress... when it's working.

But what about when mail goes missing or is found in the spam folders?

This causes many additional work for customer support since they have to ensure that customers are reassured individually. Additionally, it impacts your customers' user experiences (UX).

All that stress is completely avoidable.

 If WordPress does not send out emails via your membership site you can fix it, and we'll show you how to do it.

Read on to regain the flow of communications with your customers. You'll also see your emails flowing again.

Why Is WordPress not sending emails?

If emails don't send via your WordPress website, there's typically an issue with PHP - - or PHP mail() for that matter. specific.

PHP is the function that WordPress employs to send email straight from your web server.

But there's a problem.

Most email service providers (such such as Gmail) don't trust PHP. That's because there are no checkpoints on messages made this way. 90% of the time the mail is spam.

How To Fix It

What you need to do is find ways to connect your WordPress site with SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).

It is possible to set up SMTP to verify the sender, perform checks on emails, and improve the deliveryability. It's like a certified courier service checking your ID before delivering your package.

This can make SMTP a lot more trustworthy to email service providers, helping make sure that messages are placed in the right inboxes.

So, as a membership webmaster, you'll need three things to fix the problem...

The tools you'll need

To avoid running into issues later on, look for the most reputable and reliable WordPress plugins that function perfectly together and are regularly upgraded.

This is the recommended package:

1.

If you're not making use of a membership website It's the time to switch to the the world's most popular member and monetization software.

2. WP Mail SMTP

3. SendLayer

How to Fix WordPress not sending emails

After you've seen a brief overview of the tools let's jump right into finding the solution to the WordPress issue with email not being sent.

1. Install and Move from

It has gained its status as the top membership tool in the world by providing a quality product, backed by a top customer service team.

If you're frustrated by WordPress isn't sending you emails You don't want to address the problem just to find another issue.

users know they're users are using the top-quality software users can trust that the plugin is of high-quality .

If they encounter a problem, they can rely on fast and friendly service from a customer care team which goes over to solve the issue.

Install and activate

watch >> for instructions on how to install WordPress
  • Sign in to .com and you'll be directed to your login page
  • Click the Downloads tab and install the plugin to download an .zip file to your PC
  • When you're there, Copy your license keyto the clipboard.
  • Go to your WordPress Dashboard
  • Visit Plugins> Add New
  • Click on Upload Pluginat the very top
  • Pick the .zip file you just downloaded
  • Click to Install Now. to Install Now
  • Click to Activate the Plugin
  • Then click the new tab within the WordPress dashboard and click on Settings
  • On the License tab, paste the License Keyin the corresponding field
  • Click to activate your License Key.

Configure

Before you migrate your data, you need to first build a nest for it. In the beginning, you must decide on the payment method you wish to make use of.

  • On the WordPress dashboard, go to  the Settings tab. Settingsand Click on Paymentstab. Paymentstab
  • Click Add Payment Methodand select the gateway options
  • It is possible to add more payment options.

The next step is to set up your accounts.

watch >> creating members in (plus an overview of the process and how to set it up)
  • Visit > Members> Add New
  • Add a name and optional description of the information to display on the registration page.
  • Change the price, billing type and any additional payment terms in the Membership Terms section
  • Modify your Membership Options
  • Repetition the process with as many different memberships as you can offer.

NOTE NOTE: Do not begin to create Rules until you've migrated your data to avoid any conflicts.

learn how you can ensure the security of your website's content by following rules

Enable Importer Add-On

  • From your WordPress dashboard, click >> Add-ons
  • Look up Importer
  • Click to to install the add-on
  • Once the program is in place, you can click on the Activate slider to enable it

Download Your Data from your Existing Website as CSV files

Go through the instructions on your current membership platform for instructions on how to download your membership data in CSV data files.

Here are links to documentation for the most common member-based platforms that our customers have switched from:

Import CSV Files

Now you should have everything you need to import your data !

Step 2: Set up your WP Mail SMTP Plugin

Below are the steps needed to set up this powerful plugin to work on your membership site:

Install and Activate WP Mail SMTP

  • First off, navigate to your WordPress Dashboard
  • Go to the plugins > Create New
  • Find WP Mail Search for SMTP
  • There's WP Mail SMTP by WPForms within the results of your search. Click on "Install Now," and then Activate

Configure the WP Mail SMTP plugin Options

  • Click on WP Mail SMTP> Settingsfrom the WordPress dashboard.
  • Make sure you check the box that says "Force From Email". This ensures that all email messages sent through your WordPress site come from the email address you have listed.
  • Enter the from name. This is the name associated with emails that are sent by WordPress.
  • Click the checkbox beside "Force From Name" to apply this name on all outgoing emails.
  • In the Mailer section, you can select the SMTP service.
  • We'll be using SendLayer which is the most recommended mailer service to SMTP.
  • Scroll down, then hit Save Settings

Now you've finished installing the WP Mail SMTP Plugin! But hold your horses, there's still a need to establish the SendLayer account.

Step 3: Set up an account with SendLayer. SendLayer Account

The starter plan (which is only $5 per month) you can send out up to 1000 emails from your WordPress site. That's plenty for most smaller businesses just getting off their feet.

However, before you pay a dime to SendLayer, there's also the option to sign up for a trial with up to 200 emails for no cost.

To get started, go to SendLayer's pricing page and scroll to the bottom of the pricing plans, where you'll find a link for a free trial SendLayer free trial.

No matter if you opt for the free trial option or choose to go directly to one of their paid plans here are the steps you need to take to connect SendLayer to your domain.

Request DNS Records from SendLayer

  • Pick your pay or free trial choice
  • Please fill in your name, email and payment details as requested
  • Click Continue To Dashboard
  • Click on Add Domain
  • Enter the domain of your email address that you'll be sending emails via WordPress and then click Add Domain

SendLayer will supply you with a set of DNS (Domain Name System) records.

It is important to note that under Type,four of these records include CNAME. One is TXT. The significance of this detail will come in the future.

Add DNS Records

This is why you need to add the records to the DNS settings of your domain. This step is necessary for SendLayer to verify your domain before sending emails on your behalf.

  • Connect to your Bluehost account and go to the Domains > My Domains
  • Click Managenext on the domain you wish to modify
  • Click on the DNStab
  • Scroll to the CNAME section, then click Add Record.

The next step is to include your initial CNAME record from the list provided by SendLayer.

  • In the Host Recordsection Add the sl
  • In the Points tosection, copy and paste the "Value"in the first row of the DNS data provided by SendLayer.
  • Within the TTLsection You must remain in the TTLsection minimum for four hours
  • Click Save
  • Repeatwith all the CNAME records on your list

The time has come to update your TXT record.

  • Scroll towards the TXT section and click Add Record
  • In the Host Recordsection, add sl
  • In the Points tosection, copy and paste the "Value"of your TXT file provided by SendLayer.
  • In the TTLsection You must remain in the TTLsection at least for four hours
  • Save the Date Save

Verify DNS Records with SendLayer

  • Visit your Account at SendLayer.
  • Check"I have added these DNS records and I am ready."
  • Click Verify DNS Records

Take note of the yellow warning box that informs that it could take time for DNS modifications to be processed. This could take anywhere from a few minutes or up to a few days and you shouldn't be shocked if you have to wait.

Join SendLayer with WP Mail SMTP

There's just one more step to link everything together.

  • Within the SendLayer dashboard, on your SendLayer dashboard, click Settings > API Keys
  • Click the copy iconnext to where it says "Show API Key"
  • Head back to the SMTP server of WP Mail from Your WordPress Dashboard
  • Scroll down until you reach your SendLayersection
  • Paste your API Key into the API Key field
  • Scroll down and hit Save Settings

Sign the Contract by sending a Test Email

  • From on your WordPress Dashboardgo to WP Mail SMTP > Settings. Settings
  • Go to the Email Testtab
  • Enter an email address to send the test to within the Send To field.
  • Hit Send E-Mail
  • Examine your email to see if it arrived in a timely manner.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You're all done. The perfect trio (, WP Mail SMTP as well as SendLayer) to ensure you never will have to fret about WordPress not sending email.

Now you can sit back and let these emails go out of your member site alone. For example, emails like:

  • Sign up confirmations
  • Password resets
  • Recipients of payments
  • Confirmation of renewals for subscriptions
  • Formulary submissions
  • and more.

Here's the summary of the 3 steps to never having to be concerned about WordPress not sending out emails via your membership site once more.

  •   First Step: Transfer to  
  •   Step 2: Change from PHP to SMTP with the WPMail SMTP  
  •   Step 3: Join SendLayer, the perfect SMTP mailing service to go together with WP Mail SMTP.  

Do you have any suggestions for solutions to the problem of WordPress not sending emails? Please share them with us in the comment section below.

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