mikakaltoft on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Shocking security vunerability"
Hi, I totally agree!! 1) The password input should permanent be changed to type="password" 2) The password should be encrypted so it is not exposed in the database! Sincerely, Mika
View ArticleEndymion00 on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Shocking security vunerability"
Even after changing the input to password on line 305, I could still see the password if I Inspected Element on the input in the Value. So I ended up removing the php outputting of the password as well...
View Articlejodzeee on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] How do I use with Gravity Forms?"
I think the FROM field in the form overrides what's in the SMTP settings, but it's still a good idea to change it in SMTP because it will be used to send email outside of Gravity Forms. For example, I...
View ArticleJason Hendriks on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Shocking security vunerability"
The SMTP protocol requires that your password be sent in plaintext (or base-encoded). If the plugin was to one-way hash the password, it would not be readable to submit to the SMTP server. If the...
View ArticleJason Hendriks on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Not sending with some gmail accounts"
Newer Google Apps and Google accounts need OAuth 2.0.
View ArticleJason Hendriks on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not...
"SMTP Error: Could not authenticate" is not a connectivity issue. He's already connected.
View ArticleEndymion00 on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Shocking security vunerability"
I more concerned about it being exposed in the admin. Maybe just don't fill in the password and have the system assume that the password hasn't changed if the field is blank and only update the...
View Articlejoshblease on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Test email works, but WP emails do not"
I installed and configured WP Mail SMTP and successfully sent (and received) a test email from the plugin. I then tried to add a new user to the site, but no confirmation email arrived nor is there...
View Articlemcbsys on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not authenticate""
Jason, I was responding to the ajaysolskjaer's statement, "I cant connect using neither 465 nor 587." But you're right, the actual error message indicates it's not a connection issue but an...
View Articlen.menger on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not authenticate""
I also had problem with authentication with my gmail and the reason was gmail wanted phone number because "We've detected unusual activity on your account. To sign in, please follow the instructions...
View ArticleMike Zielonka on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] How do I use with Gravity Forms?"
@jodzee that solution worked great for me too! :)
View ArticleJason Hendriks on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] How do I use with Gravity Forms?"
@jodzee, what is the plugin that sends a periodic report of form submissions?
View ArticleChris Purser on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not...
I get the same error. I'm using a Google Apps account and I have tried every combination. I even tried to go back to gmail and log in using the creds I was inserting to make sure I was using correct...
View ArticleChris Dillon on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not...
I tried everything too. Finally switched to free Mandrill. Problem solved.
View ArticleChris Purser on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not...
I have Mailchimp but don't understand Mandrill at all... :)
View ArticlePeter Cralen on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] How do I use with Gravity Forms?"
Hi Chris, Gravity forms overwrite email sender/reply-to and its good this way. It works same way how without smtp plugin, you just use SMTP instead your server. Email out of Gravity forms - forgot...
View ArticlePeter Cralen on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Not sending with some gmail accounts"
Use Gmail for transactional emails from site its not the best way, anyway if you like it, there is one smtp plugin which use OAuth 2.0 so this can handle Google mails well....
View ArticlePeter Cralen on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] Change of password input field"
This will not keep password secure, it will just not show in fronted, if you will check source code you will see easily that password.
View Articleelvinong on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not authenticate""
Try this: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/78754 I did this and it seems to be working now: If you're still having problems, visit http://www.google.com/accounts/DisplayUnlockCaptcha and sign in...
View ArticleJason Hendriks on "[Plugin: WP Mail SMTP] GMAIL "SMTP Error: Could not...
Google has been increasing their security. Access Gmail with OAuth 2.0 or you're going have to jump through hoops like @elvinong pointed out; application-specific passwords, two-factor authentication,...
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