{"id":150,"date":"2025-02-10T10:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T10:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/check-email.tech\/docs\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=150"},"modified":"2025-09-11T05:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:58:12","slug":"microsoft-365-outlook-smtp-support-in-check-log-email","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/check-email.tech\/docs\/knowledge-base\/microsoft-365-outlook-smtp-support-in-check-log-email\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft 365\/Outlook SMTP Support in Check & Log Email."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In version 2.0.2<\/strong>, we\u2019ve introduced Microsoft 365\/Outlook<\/strong> SMTP support to the Check & Log Email plugin, enhancing email reliability and security for WordPress sites. With this update, users can now send emails directly through their Microsoft 365 or Outlook accounts, ensuring better deliverability for critical emails such as password resets and notifications. This guide provides a step-by-step setup process, along with best practices and a FAQ section to address common questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Microsoft 365\/Outlook SMTP mailer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft offers more than just email hosting, it provides a powerful solution to improve email delivery when using the Check & Log Email plugin. This solution utilizes an API (Application Programming Interface), which means you don\u2019t have to enter your login details directly into your WordPress admin area. This enhances security compared to traditional SMTP methods, where sensitive information may be exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Microsoft\/Outlook mailer is particularly efficient, capable of sending up to 1,000 emails per minute. This performance significantly exceeds the sending limits of most other email services, making it a reliable choice for users who need to send a large volume of emails quickly and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pricing:<\/strong> No cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email Address Requirements:<\/strong> The free service is applicable only for Microsoft email addresses (e.g., alexa@outlook.com<\/a>, alexa@live.com<\/a>, and Office 365 emails associated with Exchange Online). Users of Exchange Server will need a paid Outlook (Office 365) account to utilize a domain-based email address for sending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Microsoft\u2019s API provides a secure and cost-free method for email delivery. However, setting it up can be more intricate compared to other mailing solutions available in the Check & Log Email plugin, and users may experience minor delays of up to a few minutes in email delivery times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this tutorial will walk you through setting up Microsoft 365\/Outlook<\/strong> SMTP in the Check & Log Email plugin, with tips for best practices and an FAQ section to help with common issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n