Title: Mansoor SMTP for SendByte
Author: Mansoor Saidu
Published: <strong>July 17, 2026</strong>
Last modified: July 17, 2026

---

Search plugins

![](https://ps.w.org/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3612049)

![](https://ps.w.org/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3612049)

# Mansoor SMTP for SendByte

 By [Mansoor Saidu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mansoor8080/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte.1.1.4.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/)

## Description

Mansoor SMTP for SendByte hooks into WordPress’s built-in PHPMailer to route all
outgoing emails through SendByte’s SMTP servers (`smtp.sendbyte.africa`). No third-
party API keys required — just your SendByte API key and you’re set.

This plugin is **not officially built or maintained by SendByte**. It was created
by Mansoor Saidu to provide a simple, reliable SMTP integration for WordPress users
who send transactional email through SendByte.

#### Features

 * **SMTP integration** — Configures PHPMailer with STARTTLS on port 587 automatically.
 * **Sandbox mode** — Test your email flow without sending to real inboxes.
 * **Email logging** — Store every outbound email with delivery status (sent, delivered,
   failed).
 * **Test email** — Send a quick test from the settings page to verify everything
   works.
 * **Delivery dashboard** — See delivered, bounced, failed, and pending counts pulled
   straight from the SendByte API.
 * **Connection health** — Verify your API key, check sandbox/live mode, view verified
   domains, and see monthly usage.
 * **From name & email** — Customize the sender details that recipients see.
 * **Onboarding flow** — Step-by-step guide when you first activate the plugin.

### External services

This plugin relies on SendByte to deliver your emails and fetch delivery statistics.

 * **SMTP Sending:** The plugin configures WordPress to send all emails via SendByte’s
   SMTP server at `smtp.sendbyte.africa`. The email content (recipient, sender, 
   subject, and body) is transmitted to this server for delivery.
 * **API Integration:** The plugin connects to the SendByte API at `api.sendbyte.
   africa` to verify your API key and retrieve your account’s sending stats (delivered,
   bounced, etc.).

This service is provided by SendByte.
 * [Terms of Service](https://sendbyte.africa/terms)*
[Privacy Policy](https://sendbyte.africa/privacy)

## Screenshots

[⌊SMTP configuration, sandbox toggle, test email, and email log in the settings 
page.⌉⌊SMTP configuration, sandbox toggle, test email, and email log in the settings
page.⌉[

SMTP configuration, sandbox toggle, test email, and email log in the settings page.

## Installation

 1. Upload the `mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install
    via **Plugins > Add New**.
 2. Activate the plugin.
 3. Go to **Settings > SendByte**.
 4. Enter your SendByte API key (get one from your SendByte dashboard).
 5. Set your From Email and From Name.
 6. (Optional) Send a test email to verify everything is working.

## FAQ

### Do I need a SendByte account?

Yes. You need a SendByte account and a valid API key. Sign up at sendbyte.africa.

### Does this plugin send data to external servers?

Yes. When you configure an API key, the plugin sends email data (to, from, subject,
body) to SendByte’s SMTP servers and API (api.sendbyte.africa) to deliver your emails.
The SendByte API is also queried to show delivery stats and verify your connection.
No data is sent to any other third party, and no tracking or analytics are collected
by this plugin.

### Can I use this plugin with other SMTP providers?

No. It is specifically built for SendByte’s SMTP service at smtp.sendbyte.africa.

### Is my API key stored securely?

The API key is stored in your WordPress options table. It is sent only to SendByte’s
servers during SMTP authentication and API calls. The key is never logged, displayed
on the frontend, or sent to any other third party.

### Does this plugin send emails via REST or SMTP?

It uses WordPress’s built-in PHPMailer configured to send via SMTP through smtp.
sendbyte.africa:587 with STARTTLS.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Mansoor SMTP for SendByte” is open source software. The following people have contributed
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Mansoor Saidu ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mansoor8080/)

[Translate “Mansoor SMTP for SendByte” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.1.4

 * Updated generic and non-compliant prefixes to a unique `mansmtp` prefix.

#### 1.1.3

 * Renamed plugin to Mansoor SMTP for SendByte to comply with WordPress.org guidelines.

#### 1.1.0

 * Added delivery dashboard with real-time stats from SendByte API.
 * Added connection health check (key validation, mode, domains, quota).
 * Added onboarding flow with step indicator for new users.
 * Improved sandbox toggle with visual on/off switch.
 * Added activation toast notice prompting API key setup.
 * Various UI refinements and security hardening.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release. SMTP configuration, email logging, test email, and sandbox mode.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.1.4**
 *  Last updated **1 day ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0.2**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [email](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email/)[mail](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mail/)
   [smtp](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/smtp/)[transactional](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/transactional/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/advanced/)

## Ratings

No reviews have been submitted yet.

[Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/reviews/#new-post)

[See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/reviews/)

## Contributors

 *   [ Mansoor Saidu ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mansoor8080/)

## Support

Got something to say? Need help?

 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mansoor-smtp-for-sendbyte/)