use php mail or smtp?

  • Hello, I like to know if it is really necessary to use a SMTP plugin to send contacforms from my websites over SMTP.

    My webhost assured me that I can use the php mail finction without any problems on their hosting platform, and it indeed seems to work fine (when I test it).

    That would save me another plugin (SMTP plugin) to install.

    So when the php mail function is working fine and is fully supported (also with a SPF-record) would you guys still use a SMTP plugin?

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  • Hello @wp-opti
    From my experience, most users prefer SMTP to PHP, as PHP tends to have longer delays in mail sending via forms.
    SMTP works a lot smoother and PHP forms are not as secure.

    MangoWambo

    (@gabrielfigueiro)

    I also had the experience of using PHPmailer depending on the hoster’s architecture. Especially in the shared hosting environment, some e-mails can end up in spam.

    I would say if no problems are known, use the standard phpmailer function. If you notice any issues then I would use an SMTP plugin.

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