WordPress
Send WordPress and WooCommerce email through Taifa Mail over SMTP so notifications land in the inbox instead of spam.
By default WordPress sends mail with PHP's mail() function, which often lands in spam. Routing
it through the Taifa Mail SMTP relay puts your notifications on a verified, signed domain.
Use cases
- Contact-form notifications stop landing in spam.
- WooCommerce order and shipping emails deliver reliably.
- Password resets and admin alerts reach you every time.
Step 1: Create SMTP credentials
- Verify your sending domain. See Domain setup.
- In the dashboard, go to Settings -> SMTP Credentials and create a credential.
- Copy the username and password (shown once).
Step 2: Install an SMTP plugin
Install WP Mail SMTP (or any SMTP plugin) from Plugins -> Add New, then activate it.
Step 3: Enter the relay settings
In the plugin settings, choose the Other SMTP mailer and enter:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| SMTP Host | mail.govconnect.ke |
| Encryption | STARTTLS |
| SMTP Port | 587 |
| Authentication | On |
| Username | Your SMTP credential username |
| Password | Your SMTP credential password |
| From Email | An address on your verified domain |
Save, then use the plugin's Send a Test tab to confirm delivery.
Set the From Email to an address on your verified domain (for example
orders@yourbusiness.co.ke). Sending as a Gmail or Yahoo address will fail alignment checks.
Native integration coming soon
A one-click Taifa Mail WordPress plugin that configures the relay and sender for you is on the roadmap.