The Email Settings tab manages the outbound transactional mail server, sender metadata, and deliverability test suites.

Step 1 — Open Email Settings

Navigate to: BookWellNow → Settings and select the Email tab.

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Step 2 — Populate Sender Metadata

Configure the outbound sender identity details for transactional emails:

1. Admin Email: Input the primary email address where system updates and booking alerts are sent.
2. Sender Name (From Name): Specify the business or display name that recipients will see (e.g., “My Studio Support”).
3. Sender Email (From Email): The address from which emails are dispatched (e.g., “bookings@mystudio.com”). Make sure this domain matches your SPF/DKIM records!

Step 3 — Choose Email Sending Method

Select your outbound mail dispatch method to ensure reliable delivery:

• WordPress Default (wp_mail): Uses your local web host’s mail server. Easy to set up but highly susceptible to spam filters.
• SMTP: Routes emails through an external secure mail service (highly recommended!). Selecting SMTP opens fields to configure your mail host, port, credentials, and encryption settings.

Step 4 — Test Mail Deliverability

Verify that your email server configuration is working correctly:

1. Scroll down to the **Test Email Settings** card.
2. Input a valid target inbox address in the **Test Email Address** field.
3. Click the amber Send Test Email button.
4. Check the inbox for the system verification message to confirm successful delivery.

💡 SMTP Tip: Web hosts often block local PHP mail delivery. We highly recommend configuring **SMTP** and using a dedicated mail provider (like SendGrid, Mailgun, or Postmark) to ensure client booking confirmations arrive reliably in their inbox!