Mail Providers
Mail Providers determine how your installation sends mail. The mail provider you choose can affect your mail deliverability. You can configure mail providers at Configuration () > System Settings > General Settings > Mail, or, prior to WHMCS 8.0, Setup > General Settings > Mail.
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Mail Providers
Prior to WHMCS 8.0, WHMCS supported two mail providers: PHP Mail and SMTP. In WHMCS 8.0 and later, WHMCS supports three additional mail providers: MailGun, SendGrid, and SparkPost. Additionally, SMTP supports OAuth authentication via Google.
Mail Providers
For more information about configuring your mail provider, see Configuring Mail Providers.
MailGun, SendGrid, and SparkPost
MailGun, SendGrid, and SparkPost are email service providers that allow you access to tools for improved mail deliverability and email validation.
To set this up, you will need some information from your email service provider, including an API key.
SMTP
SMTP uses an SMTP server to send email. You will need to retrieve the SMTP configuration information from your control panel or hosting provider or from Google. The requirements depend on the authentication type you choose.
SMTP with OAuth
WHMCS includes OAuth support for Google email in version 8.0 and later. OAuth is a technology that authorizes apps or services like WHMCS to access another service, such as a Google email account. It's more secure than traditional username-and-password authentication.
Some mail providers require OAuth or have announced a requirement for it in the future.
For instructions to set up OAuth for Google email and the required Google app, see Setting Up Google As Your Mail Service Provider.
PHP Mail
When you choose PHP Mail, you won't need to configure any additional settings.
PHP Mail is more likely to be considered spam by spam filtering applications.
Custom Modules
You can extend the selection of mail providers with custom modules. For more information, consult our Mail Providers developer documentation.