Step 4: Change the From Name and From Email Settings

Now you’re ready to change the From Name and From Email settings for your WordPress site. Follow these steps in the Setup Wizard:

1. Update From Name:
   • Scroll down to find the From Name setting.
   • Enter the name you want to appear in outgoing emails sent from your WordPress site.
   • To apply this name to all outgoing emails, select the “Force From Name” option.

    

2. Update From Email:
   • Scroll down further to find the From Email setting.
   • Enter a domain-specific email address that matches the domain you authenticated with Brevo.
   • To use this email address for all outgoing emails, select the “Force From Email” option.

By updating these settings, you ensure that your emails are sent with consistent and recognizable sender information, enhancing your brand’s authenticity and email deliverability.

Step 5: Use Gmail Aliases as Default Sender Addresses (Alternative Method)

With WP Mail SMTP, you can also use Gmail aliases as your default email addresses. This is useful if you want different plugins to use unique aliases for sending email notifications.

For detailed instructions, refer to our guide on how to send WordPress emails from a Gmail alias.

And that’s it! You’ve now successfully changed your WordPress email sender information using WP Mail SMTP.

Method 2: Changing Default Sender Name and Email Using WP Change Email Sender

This method is an alternative if you’re not using an SMTP service or if the first method doesn’t work for you. While it doesn’t improve WordPress email deliverability or help troubleshoot email issues, it allows you to change the sender name and email address.

Here’s how to use the WP Change Email Sender plugin:

1. Install and Activate the Plugin:
   • Install and activate the WP Change Email Sender plugin. For detailed instructions, refer to our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.
2. Configure Settings:
   • After activation, navigate to Settings » General in your WordPress admin area.
   • You’ll find the ‘Email Sender Name’ and ‘Sender Email Address’ fields.
   • Enter the desired name and email address you want to use for outgoing WordPress emails.

    

3. Save Changes:
   • Don’t forget to click the ‘Save Changes’ button to store your settings.

Your WordPress notification emails will now display the name and email address you entered in the plugin settings.

Please note that the plugin does not provide a method to test your email settings. You can verify them by performing actions that generate WordPress notification emails, such as creating a new user or requesting a password reset.

Method 3: Changing the Default Sender Name and Email Using the CB Change Mail Sender Plugin

If the first plugin doesn’t work for you or if you’re not using an SMTP service, you can consider using the CB Change Mail Sender plugin as an alternative option.

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With the CB Change Mail Sender plugin, you can change your sender name and email address, though you won’t be able to check your email deliverability directly. However, you can verify if your email is functioning correctly by performing tasks that trigger WordPress notifications sent by email, such as creating a new user or requesting a password reset.

Here’s how to use the CB Change Mail Sender plugin:

1. Install and Activate the Plugin:
   • Install and activate the CB Change Mail Sender plugin.
2. Configure Settings:
   • After activation, navigate to “CB Mail Sender” in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Enter your desired sender name and email address.
   • Click the “Save Changes” button to apply your settings.

    

Once configured, the sender name and email address you entered will be used when sending emails from your WordPress site.

Method 4: Manually Changing the Sender Name and Email Address

Alternatively, you can change the default email and sender name manually by using PHP functions. Follow these steps:

• Access Your functions.php File:
  • Go to “Appearance” » “Themes” and select your active theme.
  • Navigate to “Theme Editor” and locate the functions.php file.
• Paste the Code Snippets:
  • Copy and paste the following code snippets into your functions.php file:

add_filter( 'wp_mail_from', 'sender_email' );
function sender_email( $original_email_address ) {
return 'your_email_name@example.com';
}