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Email Delivery

Install Postfix and relay through a trusted SMTP provider. Configure PHP to hand off mail via postdrop and verify deliverability.

Note: This module is being worked on. Below is the lesson plan you can expect.

  • Understanding how email leaves your server
  • Option A: Configuring Amazon SES for mail delivery via SMTP
  • Option B: Configuring ImprovMX for mail delivery via SMTP
  • Installing Postfix and configuring a mail relay via SMTP
  • Using wp_mail() and mail-tester to verify mail delivery health
  • Understanding Postfix logs and configuring logrotate

Next module: Caching & Performance