SMTP connection with no authentication

  • schilli1118

    (@schilli1118)


    9 months ago

    Hi there, is it possible to set up a SMTP connection with no authentication (username and password)?

    I have tried leaving the SMTP username and SMTP password fields blank but when I try sending a test email “SMTP Error: Could not authenticate.” message.

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  • Plugin Author David Vongries

    (@davidvongries)

    We have just pushed an update to the plugin that should address & fix the issue. Please try sending another test email running version 6.1.1 of the plugin.

    Thread Starter schilli1118

    (@schilli1118)

    Thank you. I have installed the update to 6.1.1 and have tried again with SMTP username and password fields empty, but I get the same error message again.

    Plugin Author David Vongries

    (@davidvongries)

    Can you elaborate on where the error message appears? Does your email sending service actually allow sending without authentification?

    Thread Starter schilli1118

    (@schilli1118)

    Yes, they recommended connecting without authentication. The error message appears able the ‘Send Test Email (Save First!)’ CTA in the Swift SMTP settings in WordPress.

    Plugin Author David Vongries

    (@davidvongries)

    Just to double-check. You are in the Swift SMTP tab when trying to send the test email, not the Welcome Email Editor tab, is that correct?

    Thread Starter schilli1118

    (@schilli1118)

    Yes, that is correct. I’m in the Swift SMTP settings.

    Thread Starter schilli1118

    (@schilli1118)

    Hi David, I’m still having issues with this. I’ve checked with my web hosting provider and they have confirmed that I should be able to connect without authentication. Have you done any test connections with authentication disabled?

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