Setting up SMTP mail sending with the WP Easy SMTP plugin in Bacloud cPanel hosting is a reliable method to ensure email delivery from your WordPress website, especially when Bacloud limits the PHP mail() function. Follow these steps to configure SMTP mail sending:

1. Install WP Easy SMTP Plugin:

   • Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
   • Navigate to "Plugins" > "Add New".
   • Search for "WP Easy SMTP" in the search bar.
   • Click "Install Now" and then "Activate" to activate the plugin.

2. Access cPanel Email Settings:

   • Log in to your Bacloud cPanel hosting account.
   • Navigate to the "Email" section.
   • Find and click on "Email Accounts" or a similar option, depending on your cPanel layout.

3. Create an Email Account (if you haven't already):

   • If you don't have an existing email account to use for SMTP, create one within cPanel.
   • Click on "Create" or "Add Email Account".
   • Enter the required details such as username, password, and mailbox quota.
   • Click "Create Account" to create the email account.

1. Access SMTP Settings:

   • Once you've created the email account, locate the SMTP settings in cPanel.
   • This information includes the SMTP server hostname, port, and authentication details.
   • Note down these SMTP settings as you'll need them to configure WP Easy SMTP.

2. Configure WP Easy SMTP Plugin:

   • In your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to "Settings" > "WP Easy SMTP".
   • You'll see a form where you can enter your SMTP settings.

3. Enter SMTP Settings:

   • Fill in the following fields using the SMTP settings obtained from cPanel:
     • SMTP Host: Enter the SMTP server hostname provided by cPanel. Usually, it is a mail.YourDomain.com
     • Type: Choose SSL based on your cPanel SMTP configuration.
     • SMTP Port: Enter the SMTP port provided by cPanel (465 for SSL).
     • SMTP Authentication: Check this box to enable SMTP authentication.
     • SMTP Username: Enter the username of your email account.
     • SMTP Password: Enter the password of your email account.
   • Click on the "Save Changes" button to save your settings.

• From Email: Enter the email address you created in cPanel.
• From Name: Enter the name you want to associate with the sender.

1. Test Your Configuration:

   • After saving your SMTP settings, it's essential to test if your configuration works correctly.
   • Scroll down to the "Test Email" section on the WP Easy SMTP settings page.
   • Enter an email address where you want to receive the test email.
   • Click the "Send Test Email" button.
   • Check your inbox to see if you receive the test email. If you receive it, your SMTP configuration is working correctly.

2. Adjust Additional Settings (if necessary):

   • Depending on your requirements, you may need to adjust additional settings such as email logging, error reporting, or sending method. Explore the settings provided by WP Easy SMTP to fine-tune your setup.

By following these steps, you can easily set up SMTP mail sending with the WP Easy SMTP plugin in Bacloud cPanel hosting, ensuring reliable email delivery from your WordPress website.