WordPress sends various email notifications by default, and uses PHP's mail() function which can be unreliable. Falcon's email features help you control these notifications and configure reliable email delivery through SMTP.
The settings for email are available in the Email tab on the Falcon settings page.
Remove admin email confirmation
WordPress periodically asks administrators to confirm their email address is correct. This can be annoying if you're certain your email is correct and don't want to be interrupted by confirmation prompts. It's also helpful if you build a website for a client with many users and don't want the users to see the confirmation when they log in. Removing this confirmation eliminates these periodic checks, giving you a smoother admin experience.
Disable auto update email notification
WordPress sends email notifications whenever automatic updates occur for WordPress core, plugins, or themes. If you monitor your site through other means (see Disable components) or prefer not to receive these notifications, disabling them reduces email clutter. This is especially useful if you have multiple sites and receive many update emails.
Disable admin email notification when a new user is registered
When a new user registers on your site, WordPress sends an email notification to administrators. If you have an open registration system or receive many registrations, these emails can become overwhelming. Disabling this notification reduces email noise while you can still see new users in the WordPress admin.
Disable email notification when users reset passwords
Similar to the above, WordPress sends an email notification to administrators whenever a user resets their password. This can be useful for security monitoring, but if you have many users or prefer not to track password resets, disabling this reduces unnecessary email notifications.
Change default email
By default, WordPress sends emails a default name like [email protected]. This feature allows you to customize the "From" name and email address for all WordPress emails. You can use a more professional email address (like [email protected]) or customize the sender name to match your brand. This improves email deliverability and makes your emails look more professional.
SMTP
WordPress uses PHP's mail() function by default, which often results in emails going to spam or not being delivered at all. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sends emails through a proper mail server, significantly improving deliverability and reliability.
Falcon's SMTP feature allows you to configure your site to send emails through any SMTP server, including:
- Your hosting provider's SMTP server
- Gmail, Outlook, or other email services
- Dedicated SMTP services like SendGrid, Mailgun, or Amazon SES
Configuration options:
- Host: Your SMTP server address (e.g.,
smtp.gmail.comorsmtp.yourdomain.com) - Port: SMTP port (commonly
25,465for SSL, or587for TLS) - Username: Your SMTP username or email address
- Password: Your SMTP password or app-specific password
- Encryption: Choose SSL, TLS, or None depending on your server requirements
After configuring SMTP, use the "Send test email" button to verify your settings work correctly. The test email will be sent to your account's email address.