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Authentic Sender

Give WordPress email a delivery route you control.

What it does

Password resets, contact forms, and order notifications should not depend on a mystery mail setup. Authentic Sender lets you choose SMTP, the UseSend API, or the Resend API for WordPress email. Configure the sender once, send a test, and use the optional log to see what was sent or failed.

Key features

  • SMTP delivery with presets for providers including Gmail, Hostinger, SendGrid, and Postmark.
  • UseSend and Resend API delivery as alternatives to SMTP.
  • Sender name, From address, Reply-To, and BCC controls.
  • A built-in test email screen with success and error feedback.
  • Optional email logging with status filters and configurable retention.
  • Encrypted storage for SMTP passwords and API keys.

Get started in three steps

  1. Install and activate Authentic Sender, then open Settings → AuthenticSender.
  2. Choose SMTP, UseSend API, or Resend API and enter the provider details and sender identity.
  3. Use the Test Email tab to verify delivery, then review the Email Log if logging is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

No. Authentic Sender hooks into WordPress mail delivery. SMTP or the selected API replaces the default route when enabled.

Yes. Choose the Gmail preset and use a Google App Password rather than your normal Google password.

Email logs are stored in your WordPress database. Logging can be disabled, and retention can be configured from the plugin settings.

No. Password resets, email confirmations, and similar sensitive messages are excluded from global BCC by default. Subjects for those patterns are also redacted in the log.

Need a hand?

Ask a question or check existing topics in the plugin’s WordPress.org support forum.

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