To configure your WordPress site to send emails using your Google Workspace account, you must install and activate the WP Mail SMTP plugin. Once the plugin is activated, you can follow these simple steps to set it up:
1. Navigate to the WP Mail SMTP settings page by going to Settings > WP Mail SMTP in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Under the From Email field, enter the email address associated with your Google Workspace account.
3. Under the From Name field, enter the name you want to appear as the sender of the emails.
4. Under the Mailer settings, select the SMTP option.
5. Under the SMTP Host field, enter smtp.gmail.com.
6. Under the SMTP Port field, enter 465.
7. Under the SMTP Encryption field, select the SSL/TLS option.
8. Enter your Google Workspace email address and password in the SMTP Authentication section.
9. Click the Save Changes button to save your settings.
Once you have completed these steps, WordPress should be configured to send emails using your Google Workspace account. You can then use the WP Mail SMTP plugin to set up automated response or notification emails through your WordPress site, allowing you to stay connected with your customers and followers easily.