{"id":39448,"date":"2024-03-18T10:46:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help-center-reorg.site.strattic.io\/?p=39448"},"modified":"2024-03-18T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:46:44","slug":"set-forms-to-send-emails-from-your-custom-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/set-forms-to-send-emails-from-your-custom-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"Set forms to send emails from your custom domain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Elementor Static Hosting sites there is a custom forms API that enables certain WordPress contact form plugins such as <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/static-support-for-elementor-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elementor forms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/static-support-for-contact-form-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact form 7<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/static-support-for-gravity-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravity forms<\/a> to work out of the box. When using one of these plugins, Elementor&#8217;s servers send mail using an Elementor domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to send from your own custom domain you could do so via your own SMTP server, just follow the below steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your WordPress dashboard, from the left-hand menu  navigate to <strong>Publish Site<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Forms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your SMTP credentials, and click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-85-1024x699.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37700\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h_c1145b41c7\">What is SMTP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SMTP, which stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, allows you to send emails via the internet from one email server to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h_10ac4bec71\">What is an SMTP server?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a server (or collection of servers) that is solely responsible for sending and receiving email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h_ecb8259a85\">Choosing an SMTP Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses that send a large number of emails per day, a paid service is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider these options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sendlayer.com\/features\/smtp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SendLayer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/smtp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMTP.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sendinblue.com\/free-smtp-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sendinblue SMTP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailgun.com\/products\/send\/smtp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mailgun SMTP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sendgrid.com\/solutions\/email-api\/smtp-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SendGrid SMTP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/postmarkapp.com\/smtp-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postmark SMTP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the send limits for each of these services and if they meet your needs. In cases where a paid solution is not necessary, you can also make use of open source and free SMTP servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I use my existing SMTP?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of Course! If you are already using <a href=\"https:\/\/support.strattic.com\/en\/articles\/6406992-how-to-set-up-smtp-with-gmail-google-workspace-as-the-host\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gmail<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.strattic.com\/en\/articles\/6406992-how-to-set-up-smtp-with-gmail-google-workspace-as-the-host\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Workspace<\/a>, Outlook.com or Microsoft 365 to power your email, you can use their SMTP servers to send your email. Just be sure to check your provider&#8217;s send limitations to make sure they are appropriate for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Elementor Static Hosting sites there is a custom forms API that enables certain WordPress contact form plugins such as Elementor forms, Contact form 7 and Gravity forms to work out of the box. When using one of these plugins, Elementor&#8217;s servers send mail using an Elementor domain. 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