Description
Vijay’s SMTP Connector for Zoho Mail replaces WordPress’s default PHP mail() function with a proper SMTP connection to Zoho Mail, so outgoing mail from your site is authenticated and delivered reliably.
This plugin is an independent, third-party tool built to work with Zoho Mail. It is not developed, endorsed, or affiliated with Zoho Corporation. “Zoho” is a trademark of Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
Features
- ⚙️ SMTP setup with SSL/TLS support (ports 465 & 587)
- 📥 Complete IMAP & POP3 reference (all regions)
- 🌐 MX record details for domain verification
- 🛡️ SPF, DKIM & DMARC record reference
- 🧪 One-click test email with live feedback
- 🔐 Secure App Password storage
- 🌍 Regional server guide (US, EU, India, Australia)
SMTP Settings
- Host: smtp.zoho.com
- Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS/STARTTLS)
- Authentication: Required
- Username: your full Zoho email address
- Password: your Zoho App Password
MX Records
Add these to your domain DNS:
- Priority 10 mx.zoho.com
- Priority 20 mx2.zoho.com
- Priority 50 mx3.zoho.com
SPF Record
Add a TXT record: v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
Installation
- Upload the
vijays-smtp-connector-for-zoho-mailfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin in Plugins Installed Plugins
- Go to Settings SMTP Connector for Zoho
- Enter your Zoho credentials and save
- Use the Test Email tab to verify delivery
FAQ
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Is this plugin made by Zoho?
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No. It is an independent plugin and is not affiliated with Zoho Corporation.
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Which password should I use?
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Generate an App Password in Zoho Mail (Settings Security App Passwords) and use that instead of your login password.
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Contributors & Developers
“Vijay’s SMTP Connector for Zoho Mail” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release

