AuthenticSender

AuthenticSender replaces WordPress’ default mail() function with a fully configurable SMTP connection, giving you complete control over how your site delivers email.

SMTP Configuration

Enable or disable SMTP routing with a single checkbox. When disabled, WordPress falls back to its default mail() function. Configure your server connection with:

• Host – your SMTP server hostname or IP address
• Port – any valid port (1-65535), defaulting to 25
• Encryption – None, TLS, or SSL
• Authentication – optional username and password (stored encrypted with AES-256-GCM)

Provider Presets

Select a preset from the dropdown and the host, port, and encryption fields are filled in automatically. Supported providers:

• Gmail
• SendGrid
• Mailgun
• Postmark
• Hostinger

Sender Identity

Override the From name and From email address on outgoing emails when SMTP is enabled. Enable Force Identity to apply From, Reply-To, and BCC even when using WordPress default mail.

Additional Headers

Set global Reply-To (email and name) and BCC addresses. These apply when SMTP is enabled, or when Force Identity is on. The BCC field accepts multiple comma-separated addresses.

Password resets, email confirmations, and similar sensitive messages are never copied to BCC, so reset links and verification tokens are not shared with the BCC address.

Test Email

Send a test message directly from the settings page. AuthenticSender attempts delivery via wp_mail() and returns a clear success or error message, so a misconfiguration never leaves you guessing.

Email Log

Keep a database record of every email sent or failed. The log view includes:

• Timestamp, recipient, subject, status, and delivery method (SMTP or WP Default)
• Error message for failed deliveries
• Filter by All / Success / Failed
• Paginated table (20 entries per page)
• One-click Clear Log with confirmation prompt
• Configurable retention period (1-365 days); older entries are pruned automatically

Logging can be toggled on or off at any time from the Settings tab.

Security

• SMTP password stored encrypted using AES-256-GCM with WordPress AUTH_KEY and SECURE_AUTH_KEY
• Global BCC skips password resets, email confirmations, and similar sensitive mail by default
• Plugin settings (including credentials) are not autoloaded on front-end requests