Activating and Integrating Zoho Mail using Zoho Mail Plugin for WordPress (Detailed Steps)
In this lesson, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to activate and integrate Zoho Mail with TechShop’s WordPress website using the Zoho Mail plugin. Follow these detailed steps to ensure a successful integration:
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Install and activate the Zoho Mail plugin:
- From the WordPress dashboard, go to “Plugins” and click on “Installed Plugins“
- Search for the “Zoho Mail” plugin, and once found, click on “Activate” to activate the plugin.
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Obtain the Zoho Mail API key:
- Log in to your Zoho Mail account.
- Go to “Settings” and select “Mail Administration.”
- Under “Control Panel,” click on “API Keys & Whitelisting.”
- Generate a new API key by clicking on the “Add API Key” button.
- Copy the generated API key as it will be needed during the plugin configuration.
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Configure the Zoho Mail plugin:
- Go back to your WordPress dashboard and click on “Zoho Mail” from the menu.
- Enter the Zoho Mail API key in the provided field.
- Click on the “Connect” button to establish a connection between the plugin and your Zoho Mail account.
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Authenticate your Zoho Mail account:
- Follow the on-screen instructions to log in to your Zoho Mail account and grant permissions to the plugin.
- Once authenticated, you will be redirected back to the plugin settings page.
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Set up email routing:
- In the plugin settings, navigate to the “Email Routing” tab.
- Choose the appropriate email routing option based on your preferences.
- You can select to route all outgoing emails through Zoho Mail or use the default WordPress email.
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Save settings and test integration:
- Click on the “Save Settings” button to save your configurations.
- Test the integration by sending a test email from your WordPress website.
- Check if the email is successfully delivered using your Zoho Mail account.
By following these detailed steps, you will be able to activate and integrate Zoho Mail with your WordPress website using the Zoho Mail plugin. This integration will ensure that your business emails are managed through Zoho Mail, providing you with a professional and reliable email solution.
In the next lesson, we will explore the process of integrating Zoho Forms with TechShop’s WordPress website to create and manage forms easily.