Description
This plugin overrides the default WordPress email sending function with MailGuns’s Mail Send API.
Key Features:
- Toggle Email Override for Mailgun on/off
- Enter your Mailgun API key and domain
- Customize the “From” email and name
- Send a test email directly from the settings page
- Clean and native WordPress admin UI
External Services
This plugin integrates with the Mailgun email delivery service to send outgoing emails via its API instead of the default wp_mail() function.
When enabled, the plugin communicates with the following Mailgun API endpoint: https://api.mailgun.net/v3/YOUR_DOMAIN/messages
Data sent to Mailgun includes:
– Sender name and email
– Recipient email(s)
– Email subject
– Message body (text or HTML)
– Optional headers (Cc, Bcc)
The plugin requires a valid Mailgun API key and domain to function. These credentials are stored in your WordPress database and used only to authenticate API requests to Mailgun.
Privacy Notice:
By using this plugin, you agree to Mailgun’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ensure your use of Mailgun complies with local privacy laws and your own data protection policies.
Screenshots
Settings panel with Mailgun API key and sender inputs
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/mailgun-email-override/directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Mailgun Email.
- Enter your Mailgun API key and domain, set the sender info, and enable the override.
FAQ
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What if I disable the override?
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The default WordPress email system will be used again.
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Where can I find my Mailgun domain and API key?
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In your Mailgun account, under Sending > Domains and API Security settings.
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Can I send HTML emails or add attachments?
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Not in this version. The plugin currently sends plain text emails only.
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Contributors & Developers
“Email Override for Mailgun” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release with API override, test email function, and admin settings page.