Are you running a website on WordPress and allowing for site emails? If so, it’s important to set up email logs to monitor all emails sent from your site. This can help ensure your site operations are always on track and that emails are being delivered as they should be. In this article, we’ll look at how to set up email logs in WordPress using the WP Mail Logging plugin.
Why Set Up Email Logs for WordPress?
Email logs on WordPress can help you keep track of the emails your site sends and ensure they are delivered to the intended recipients. Without email logs, it would be impossible to trace your site’s steps and make necessary corrections if needed. Additionally, email logs can show you if there are any email deliverability issues, allowing you to take immediate action to fix the problem.
How to Set Up Email Logs in WordPress
To set up email logs in WordPress, you’ll need to choose a plugin. Among the options available are WP Mail SMTP Pro, Email Log, and WP Mail Logging. In this article, we’ll focus on setting up email logs using the WP Mail Logging plugin.
1. Install the WP Mail Logging Plugin
To install the WP Mail Logging plugin, access your WordPress site and follow these steps:
– Click on Plugins on the Dashboard
– Click on Add New
– Use the search feature if you can’t find the WP Mail Logging Plugin on the list
– Select the WP Mail Logging Plugin by MailPoet from the list
– Click on the Install button
– Click on the Activate button once the Install Now button turns into an Activate button
2. Set Up Your Plugin
Once your plugin is activated, customize it by following these steps:
– Look for the WP Mail Logging plugin on the list WordPress automatically gives you after activation
– Click on Settings and customize according to your preferences
– Save the changes you made
3. View Your WordPress Email Log
To view your email log, your website needs to send out an email first. To do this, follow these steps:
– Log out of your website
– Click on Forgot Password
– Log back into your website
– Look for Plugins on the WordPress Dashboard
– Click on Installed Plugins
– Look for the WP Mail Logging plugin on the list
– Click on Settings
– Click on Email Log
You should then see the email you sent with additional details such as the host, the email address of the recipient, and the subject of the email. You’ll also get the date and time the email was sent by your website.
4. Check in Detail Emails Sent
To check the content of each email your website sent, choose the email you’d like to read and click on View under the Message column. This will allow you to see if the email came with any attachments or headers and if there was an error in sending the message.
Troubleshooting
If you find that an email wasn’t sent to the intended recipient, try resending the email again from the email log. If the email is sent, then the problem isn’t your Personal Home Page Mail. If it wasn’t sent again, then the problem might be your PHP Mail. Use the plugin features to isolate the problem so you can make necessary adjustments.
Conclusion
Setting up email logs in WordPress using plugins like WP Mail Logging can help you keep track of the emails your site sends and ensure they are delivered to the intended recipients. By monitoring these emails, you can determine issues before they become a big problem and keep your website operations running smoothly and efficiently. Install a WordPress email log plugin today and start tracking!
