I’m getting an SMTP connection error. How do I fix it?

I’m getting an SMTP connection error. How do I fix it?

An SMTP connection error usually means WordPress cannot reach the mail server. This can happen due to wrong settings, a firewall, or your hosting provider blocking outbound connections.
Steps to try:

  1. Double-check your SMTP host, port number, encryption type (SSL or TLS), and your login credentials.

  2. Try using port 465 (SSL) or port 587 (TLS) if your current port is not working.

  3. Contact your hosting provider and ask if outbound SMTP connections are blocked on your server.