Title: SMTP Form Master Author: Adrian D Published: April 24, 2025 Last modified: October 20, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/smtp-form-master.svg) # SMTP Form Master By [Adrian D](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bitsworld/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/smtp-form-master.2.0.4.zip) * [Details](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-form-master/#description) * [Reviews](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-form-master/#reviews) * [Installation](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-form-master/#installation) * [Development](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-form-master/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smtp-form-master/) ## Description **SMTP Form Master** is the ultimate WordPress contact form solution that combines powerful SMTP email delivery, professional HTML email templates, intelligent spam protection with Google reCAPTCHA v3, and a flexible form builder – all in one plugin! #### 🚀 Why Choose SMTP Form Master? * **Reliable Email Delivery** – Configure custom SMTP servers (Gmail, SendGrid, MailChannels, Amazon SES, etc.) for guaranteed email delivery * **Professional Email Templates** – Create beautiful HTML emails with customizable templates and dynamic variables * **Advanced Spam Protection** – Google reCAPTCHA v3 (invisible) protects your forms without annoying CAPTCHAs * **Flexible Form Builder** – Build any type of form with 8+ field types and custom styling * **User Confirmations** – Automatically send professional confirmation emails to form submitters * **Admin Notifications** – Receive formatted email alerts with all submission details * **No Coding Required** – Beautiful React-powered admin dashboard with intuitive interface * **Lightweight & Fast** – Only 30KB minified, optimized for performance #### ✨ Key Features **SMTP Email Configuration** * Support for all major SMTP providers (Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid, MailChannels, Amazon SES, etc.) * Secure authentication with username/ password * SSL/TLS/STARTTLS encryption support * Test connection feature with detailed debugging * Password visibility toggle for easy setup * Compatible with third-party SMTP services **Advanced Form Builder** * 8+ field types: Text, Email, Textarea, Number, Checkbox, Radio, Select, Date * Custom field labels and placeholders * Required/optional field settings * Multiple form skins (Default, Modern, Minimal) * Modal popup forms * Inline embedded forms * Responsive and mobile-friendly **Email Template System (NEW in v2.0!)** * Professional HTML email templates * Separate admin and user confirmation templates * Dynamic template variables: {form_name},{ site_name}, {form_fields}, {user_name}, {user_email}, {submission_date}, {site_url}* Visual template editor in admin dashboard * Form fields automatically formatted as beautiful HTML tables * Enable/disable individual email types * Reset to default templates anytime * Full HTML and inline CSS support **Google reCAPTCHA v3 Protection** * Invisible spam protection (no user interaction required) * Score-based filtering (0.0 to 1.0) * Adjustable sensitivity threshold* Real-time spam detection * Privacy policy links included * Works seamlessly with forms **User Experience** * Beautiful success/error messages with styling * AJAX-ready architecture * Form validation * Spam score transparency * Professional error handling* Accessibility compliant #### 📋 Perfect For * Contact Forms * Quote Requests * Support Tickets * Event Registration * Newsletter Signups * Booking Forms * Feedback Forms * Application Forms * Lead Generation * Customer Inquiries #### 🎯 Template Variables Personalize your emails with dynamic content: * `{form_name}` – The title of your form * `{form_fields}` – All submitted data in a formatted table * `{site_name}` – Your website name * `{site_url}` – Your website URL * `{submission_date}` – Date and time of submission * `{user_name}` – Name from the form (user emails only) * `{user_email}` – Email from the form (user emails only) ### Configuration Guide #### SMTP Setup Examples **Gmail** * Host: smtp.gmail.com * Port: 587 * Encryption: TLS * Username: your- email@gmail.com * Password: [App-specific password](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833) **SendGrid** * Host: smtp.sendgrid.net * Port: 587 * Encryption: TLS * Username: apikey * Password: Your SendGrid API Key **MailChannels** * Host: smtp.mailchannels.net * Port: 587 * Encryption: TLS * Username: Your username * Password: Your password **Amazon SES** * Host: email-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com (adjust region) * Port: 587 * Encryption: TLS * Username: Your SMTP username from AWS * Password: Your SMTP password from AWS #### Template Variable Examples **Subject Line:** `New inquiry from {user_name} - {form_name}` Result: “New inquiry from John Doe – Contact Form” **Email Body:** `html

New Submission from {site_name}

Form: {form_name}

Date: {submission_date}

{form_fields}

Visit {site_url}

#### Best Practices **Email Templates:** * Keep subject lines under 50 characters * Use template variables for personalization * Test emails on multiple devices * Include your site name and URL * Add contact information for support **reCAPTCHA:** * Use threshold 0.5 for most sites * Lower to 0.3 if legitimate users are blocked * Raise to 0.7 for high-security forms * Monitor spam score patterns **Form Design:** * Keep forms short (5-7 fields max) * Always include Name and Email fields * Use clear labels and placeholders * Mark required fields * Add a privacy policy link **SMTP:** * Always test connection after setup * Use TLS encryption when available* Keep credentials secure * Consider dedicated SMTP service for high volume * Monitor email delivery rates ### Privacy & GDPR **Data Handling:** * Form submissions are sent via email only * No personal data is stored in the database by default * Admin can control what data is collected in forms **Third-Party Services:** * Google reCAPTCHA sends data to Google (disclose in privacy policy) * SMTP provider receives email data * No tracking or analytics by this plugin **Recommendations:** * Add reCAPTCHA disclosure to your privacy policy * Inform users about email processing * Comply with GDPR data handling requirements * Provide opt-in checkboxes for marketing emails ### Support & Resources **Documentation:** * Full guides included in plugin folder * EMAIL_TEMPLATES_GUIDE. md – Complete template documentation * DEPLOYMENT_READY_v2.0.4.md – Deployment checklist* HOTFIX_SHORTCODE_ERROR.md – Troubleshooting guide **Getting Help:** * Check FAQ section above * Review included documentation * Visit https://upmvc.com/ for tutorials * Contact support through WordPress.org forums **Feature Requests:** We’re actively developing! Suggest features at our support forum. **Rate Us:** If you love SMTP Form Master, please leave a 5-star review! ### Technical Details **Requirements:** * WordPress 6.0 or higher * PHP 8.0 or higher * MySQL 5.6 or higher * HTTPS recommended (required for reCAPTCHA) **Performance:** * Bundle size: 25.2 KB (admin JS) + 4.3 KB (CSS) * No jQuery dependency* Optimized React components * Minimal database queries * Lazy loading for admin assets **Browser Support:** * Chrome/Edge (latest 2 versions) * Firefox (latest 2 versions)* Safari (latest 2 versions) * Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome) **Developer Info:** * Built with React 18 * WordPress REST API integration * Clean, documented code * Hook and filter support * Translation ready ### Credits Developed by [BitsWorld](https://upmvc.com/) Powered by React and WordPress REST API ### License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this plugin. **Thank you for using SMTP Form Master!** 🚀 ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Navigate to **Plugins Add New** 3. Search for “SMTP Form Master” 4. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate** #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 3. Navigate to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin** 4. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now** 5. Click **Activate Plugin** #### After Installation 1. Go to **SMTP Form Master** in your WordPress admin menu 2. Click **SMTP Settings** tab and configure your SMTP server 3. Click **Test Connection** to verify settings 4. (Optional) Go to **reCAPTCHA** tab and add your Google reCAPTCHA v3 keys 5. Go to **Email Templates** tab to customize your emails 6. Go to **Forms** tab to create your first form 7. Copy the shortcode and embed it in any page or post ## FAQ ### How do I configure SMTP settings? Go to **SMTP Form Master SMTP Settings** in your WordPress admin. Enter your SMTP server details: * **Host**: Your SMTP server (e.g., smtp.gmail.com, smtp.sendgrid. net) * **Port**: Usually 587 for TLS or 465 for SSL * **Encryption**: Choose TLS( recommended) or SSL * **Username**: Your email address or SMTP username * **Password**: Your email password or app-specific password Click **Test Connection** to verify everything works! ### What SMTP providers are supported? SMTP Form Master works with ALL SMTP providers, including: * Gmail (smtp.gmail. com) * Outlook/Office365 (smtp.office365.com) * SendGrid (smtp.sendgrid.net) * MailChannels( smtp.mailchannels.net) * Amazon SES * Mailgun, Postmark, SparkPost, and more! ### How do I get Google reCAPTCHA keys? 1. Visit https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin 2. Register your site 3. Choose **reCAPTCHA v3** 4. Copy your Site Key and Secret Key 5. Paste them into **SMTP Form Master reCAPTCHA** tab 6. Enable reCAPTCHA and save ### How do I create a contact form? 1. Go to **SMTP Form Master Forms** 2. Click **Add New Form** 3. Give your form a title 4. Add fields (Name, Email, Message, etc.) 5. Choose a skin style 6. Save the form 7. Copy the shortcode: `[smtpfm_form id="123"]` 8. Paste it into any page or post ### How do I customize email templates? 1. Go to **SMTP Form Master Email Templates** 2. Choose **Admin Notification** or **User Confirmation** tab 3. Edit the subject line (use variables like {form_name}) 4. Edit the email body (HTML supported) 5. Use template variables: {form_fields}, {user_name}, etc. 6. Enable or disable each email type 7. Click **Save Templates** ### Can I send confirmation emails to users? Yes! User confirmation emails are sent automatically when: * Your form includes an email field * User Confirmation is enabled in Email Templates * The user enters a valid email address ### How do I display a form in a modal popup? Use the modal parameter in your shortcode: [smtpfm_form id=”123″ modal=”yes”] ### What is the reCAPTCHA threshold? The threshold is a score from 0.0 to 1.0: * **1.0** = Only 100% verified humans( very strict) * **0.7** = Recommended for high security * **0.5** = Balanced (default, recommended) * **0.3** = Lenient * **0.1** = Very lenient ### Where do submitted forms go? Form submissions trigger two emails: 1. **Admin Notification** – Sent to your WordPress admin email 2. **User Confirmation** – Sent to the email address in the form (if enabled) ### Is this plugin GDPR compliant? The plugin itself doesn’t store personal data. However: * reCAPTCHA sends data to Google (disclose in privacy policy) * Email submissions contain user data (handle according to GDPR) * The plugin includes privacy policy links for reCAPTCHA ### Will this slow down my site? No! SMTP Form Master is optimized for performance: * Only 30KB total size (minified)* Loads only on pages with forms * React admin loads only in dashboard * No jQuery dependency ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “SMTP Form Master” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Adrian D ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bitsworld/) [Translate “SMTP Form Master” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/smtp-form-master) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smtp-form-master/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/smtp-form-master/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smtp-form-master/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smtp-form-master/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0.4 – 2025-10-20 **Major Update – Email Templates System** * **NEW:** Complete email template system with HTML editor * **NEW:** Separate admin notification and user confirmation templates*** NEW:** Dynamic template variables ({form_name}, {form_fields}, {site_name}, etc.)*** NEW:** Visual template editor in React admin dashboard * **NEW:** Form fields automatically formatted as beautiful HTML tables * **NEW:** Enable/disable individual email types*** NEW:** Reset to default templates feature * **IMPROVED:** Professional email styling with inline CSS * **IMPROVED:** Better spam detection messaging with score display*** IMPROVED:** Enhanced success/error messages with styling * **FIXED:** Critical parse error in shortcode.php * **FIXED:** Duplicate code cleanup * **FIXED:** reCAPTCHA verification flow * **ADDED:** Comprehensive documentation * **ADDED:** .gitignore for node_modules * Bundle size: 25.2 KB (was 16.8 KB) #### 2.0.3 – 2025-10-19 **reCAPTCHA v3 Integration** * **NEW:** Google reCAPTCHA v3 spam protection * ** NEW:** Invisible reCAPTCHA (no user interaction) * **NEW:** Score-based spam filtering( 0.0 to 1.0) * **NEW:** Adjustable threshold settings * **NEW:** reCAPTCHA badge display * **NEW:** Privacy policy links * **IMPROVED:** Form security significantly enhanced * **ADDED:** reCAPTCHA settings tab in admin #### 2.0.2 – 2025-10-18 **SMTP Authentication Fix** * **FIXED:** MailChannels authentication issues * ** FIXED:** Password visibility after save * **IMPROVED:** STARTTLS support * **IMPROVED:** Connection testing with better debugging * **IMPROVED:** Error messages and troubleshooting #### 2.0.1 – 2025-10-17 **React Admin Dashboard** * **NEW:** Modern React-powered admin interface * **NEW:** Tabbed navigation (SMTP Settings, Forms, reCAPTCHA) * **IMPROVED:** Faster, more responsive admin experience * **IMPROVED:** Better UX with real-time validation *** OPTIMIZED:** Bundle size and performance #### 2.0.0 – 2025-10-16 **Major Rewrite** * Complete codebase modernization * React admin dashboard * Improved security and performance * Better code organization * Enhanced debugging capabilities #### 1.0.0 – 2025-10-01 * Initial release * SMTP configuration * Basic form builder * Modal support * Shortcode implementation ## Meta * Version **2.0.4** * Last updated **6 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-form-master/) * Tags * [contact form](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/contact-form/)[email](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email/) [form builder](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/form-builder/)[recaptcha](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/recaptcha/) [smtp](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/smtp/) * [Advanced View](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-form-master/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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