Title: Problem #2 Tools error
Last modified: September 13, 2024

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# Problem #2 Tools error

 *  Resolved [ldevore849](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ldevore849/)
 * (@ldevore849)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-2-tools-error/)
 * In Admin mode, when I click on Tools (I assume there is only one—mail, because
   of this error), I get this message: “ERROR Could not instantiate mail function.”
   And it gives me a log to check.
 * ur_mail_errors-8123fad50f077ed7cee45f8d84eeb69d.log 
 * That’s the entirety of the page: the error message and the log link. Does that
   mean none of my emails that I set up for Registration will be delivered? What
   does this error mean? Thank you.
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fproblem-2-tools-error%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Plugin Support [sanjuacharya77](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sanjuacharya77/)
 * (@sanjuacharya77)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-2-tools-error/#post-18017373)
 * Hi [@ldevore849](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ldevore849/),
   Thanks for
   writing in.
 * Regarding the log error, our plugin uses WordPress’s default wp_mail() function
   to send emails. The log captures any errors that occur if the wp_mail() function
   fails to send an email on your site.
 * This issue might be due to a misconfiguration in an SMTP or any email-related
   plugin. Please check if you have any SMTP or email-related plugins installed,
   and verify whether a test email can be sent from those plugins.
 * Regards!
 *  Thread Starter [ldevore849](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ldevore849/)
 * (@ldevore849)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-2-tools-error/#post-18018089)
 * I don’t seem to have any mail-related plugins. Where would I find WordPress’s“
   default wp_mail() function” so I can check its settings? If it’s there by default,
   it must be in my file folders.
 * Or should I install [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms ](https://crystalcovehoa.net/wp-admin/plugin-install.php?tab=plugin-information&plugin=wp-mail-smtp&TB_iframe=true&width=600&height=550)?
   I have uninstalled all WPForms I was using because they all kept wanting an upgrade.
   But I’ll get this one if it’s necessary.
 * Thank you!
 *  Plugin Support [sanjuacharya77](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sanjuacharya77/)
 * (@sanjuacharya77)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-2-tools-error/#post-18021366)
 * Hi [@ldevore849](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ldevore849/),
   You can locate
   the wp_mail() function in the wp-includes/pluggable.php file, which is WordPress’s
   default method for sending emails. If you’re not experiencing email delivery 
   issues, there’s no need to install a plugin like WP Mail SMTP. However, if emails
   are not being delivered, WP Mail SMTP can help improve reliability by using an
   external SMTP service.For further troubleshooting, I recommend installing and
   activating this plugin:Check & Log EmailOnce activated, you can enable the email
   delivery log in the plugin’s settings. This will allow you to monitor the status
   of outgoing emails. If you see a green status, it means the emails are being 
   sent, but the server may block their delivery. In this case, you may need to 
   contact your email hosting provider for assistance.
 * Regards!
 *  Thread Starter [ldevore849](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ldevore849/)
 * (@ldevore849)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-2-tools-error/#post-18023302)
 * I received 2 test emails before the registration form quit working. This particular
   topic is resolved.

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## Tags

 * [email](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/email/)
 * [mail function](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/mail-function/)
 * [tools](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/tools/)

 * 4 replies
 * 2 participants
 * Last reply from: [ldevore849](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ldevore849/)
 * Last activity: [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-2-tools-error/#post-18023302)
 * Status: resolved