=== CodingBunny Mail SMTP ===
Contributors: codingbunny
Tags: smtp, email, wp_mail, mail, phpmailer
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Configure an SMTP server to send emails from your WordPress site. Simple, lightweight, and secure.

== Description ==

CodingBunny Mail SMTP allows you to easily configure an SMTP server to send all outgoing emails from your WordPress website.

By default, WordPress uses the `wp_mail()` function which relies on the server’s PHP mail configuration. This often leads to delivery issues or emails ending up in spam. This plugin solves that problem by routing emails through a reliable SMTP server.

### Key Features

* Enable or disable SMTP with a single toggle
* Supports SSL, TLS, or no encryption
* Optional SMTP authentication (username & password)
* Secure password storage using encryption
* Custom "From Email" and "From Name"
* Built-in test email tool
* Lightweight, no third-party dependencies
* Fully compatible with WordPress PHPMailer
* Clean and accessible admin interface

### Security

The SMTP password is encrypted before being stored in the database** and is never displayed in plain text in the WordPress admin area.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `codingbunny-mail-smtp` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory  
   or
2. Install the plugin via the WordPress Plugins screen
3. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
4. Go to **Settings → CodingBunny Mail SMTP**
5. Configure your SMTP details and save

== Configuration ==

You can configure the following options:

* SMTP Host (e.g. `smtp.example.com`)
* SMTP Port (e.g. `587`)
* Encryption: None, TLS, or SSL
* Enable/Disable SMTP authentication
* SMTP Username & Password
* Sender Email Address
* Sender Name

After saving, use the Test Email section to verify your configuration.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin replace wp_mail()? =
Yes. The plugin hooks into WordPress PHPMailer and sends all emails via SMTP when enabled.

= Is the SMTP password secure? =
Yes. The password is encrypted using WordPress salts and OpenSSL before being stored.

= What happens if I leave the password field empty? =
The existing password will not be overwritten.

= Can I disable SMTP temporarily? =
Yes. Simply disable the "Enable SMTP" toggle.

= Does this plugin conflict with other mail plugins? =
It is recommended to use only one SMTP/mail plugin at a time.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 – 03/06/2026 =
* Improved: Compatibility with WordPress 7
* Improved: Added placeholder in the password field when it is set
* Improved: Improved error handling
* Improved: Optimized the sending of test emails
* Improved: Improved compatibility with SMTP servers
* Improved: Improved password security

= 1.0.2 – 01/28/2026 =
* Fix: Fixed a bug that deleted the test email when saving settings
* Fix: Fixed a bug that prevented the Sender Name from working if the Sender Email was not set

= 1.0.1 – 01/28/2026 =
* Fix: Fixed test email saving error

= 1.0.0 – 01/27/2026 =
* New: Initial Release

== Uninstall ==

When the plugin is uninstalled, all plugin options (including encrypted credentials) are removed from the database.