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Connect WordPress to Mailgun's API or SMTP for reliable email delivery. Bypass host SMTP limits, track opens and clicks, and manage lists for free.
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Overview

Route WordPress emails through Mailgun’s infrastructure to solve delivery issues and track engagement. Grow your audience with easy list management and compliance options. No complex SMTP setup required. 

KEY BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

  • HTTP API sending to bypass SMTP restrictions 
  • Open and click tracking for all outgoing emails 
  • Message tagging for campaign segmentation and reporting 
  • US/EU region endpoint selection for compliance 
  • Easy list-subscription shortcodes 

Send WordPress emails reliably with the Mailgun WordPress integration. Track, tag, and manage lists without SMTP hassles. 

Use Cases

Popular ways teams use Mailgun’s WordPress integration

Order confirmations

WooCommerce receipts and shipping notices deliver instantly, reducing customer support requests.

Password resets

Security alerts and reset links reach inboxes quickly, minimizing user lockouts.

Contact lead forms

Notifications from Contact Form 7 or Gravity Forms arrive reliably while avoiding spam folders.

List sign-ups

Embed shortcode forms to grow your audience and track engagement with open and click data.

How To Enable The Integration

Get started in four quick steps

Get started with a Mailgun and WordPress integration in minutes, with no coding required.

  • Step 1: Install and activate the Mailgun for WordPress plugin.

  • Step 2: Connect Mailgun by entering your API key, domain, and selecting US or EU region.

  • Step 3: Choose sending and tracking options (From address, API vs SMTP, open/click tracking).

  • Step 4: Send a test email, confirm delivery, and save your settings.

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Why Sinch Mailgun

Why teams choose Mailgun

Proven deliverability

Mailgun’s infrastructure bypasses host SMTP limits, ensuring your WordPress emails reach the inbox.

Actionable Insights

Built-in open and click tracking helps you refine content and boost engagement.

Industry-leading compliance

Choose US or EU servers to meet data residency requirements with minimal effort.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about WordPress and Mailgun

Install and activate the Mailgun for WordPress plugin, add your API key and domain, select US or EU region, configure your settings, and send a test email.

The Mailgun WordPress integration plugin is free. Mailgun’s free tier allows up to 100 emails per day, with pay-as-you-go options for higher volumes. 

Yes, open and click tracking is built in. You can also tag messages for detailed reporting in your Mailgun dashboard. 

Selecting the EU endpoint keeps data in-region, supporting GDPR compliance. Mailgun also offers encryption and Data Processing Agreements. 

You can send all WordPress emails, including transactional messages, marketing emails, system alerts, and emails from plugins like WooCommerce or Contact Form 7. 

Mailgun’s API and authenticated domains bypass host SMTP restrictions, use reputable IPs, and provide analytics to help resolve delivery issues. 

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