=== Mesh SMTP ===

Contributors: meshcrea
Tags: smtp, email, wp mail, mailer, deliverability
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight, secure SMTP plugin for WordPress with provider presets, test email support, and a clean admin experience.

== Description ==

Mesh SMTP helps route WordPress emails through an SMTP server for better deliverability and reliability.

It is built for site owners, agencies, and developers who want a lightweight SMTP plugin with a simple and modern admin interface.

= Features =

* Simple SMTP configuration for host, port, encryption, username, and password
* Provider presets for faster setup
* Test email tool with clear success and error feedback
* Clean and modern admin UI
* Capability checks, nonce verification, and sanitized settings handling
* Passwords are not shown back in the UI after saving
* Works with WordPress emails sent through `wp_mail()`

= Supported provider presets =

* Gmail
* Outlook / Microsoft 365
* Zoho Mail
* Hostinger
* SendGrid
* Mailgun

= Why use Mesh SMTP? =

Many WordPress sites face email delivery issues such as contact form emails not arriving, password reset emails failing, or transactional emails landing in spam. Mesh SMTP gives you a straightforward way to connect WordPress to a trusted SMTP provider and improve email reliability.

= Security notes =

* Settings are processed with WordPress sanitization and nonce verification
* Access is restricted to authorized administrators
* SMTP debug output is not exposed in the admin UI
* Saved passwords are not displayed back in the settings form after saving

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `mesh-smtp` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Open **Mesh SMTP** from the WordPress admin menu.
4. Enter your SMTP details manually or choose a supported provider preset.
5. Save the settings.
6. Use the **Connection Test** section to send a test email.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What does this plugin do? =

Mesh SMTP routes WordPress email through an SMTP server so your website emails are sent more reliably.

= Does this plugin work with contact forms and WooCommerce emails? =

It works with WordPress emails sent through `wp_mail()`. This usually includes many contact form plugins, password reset emails, admin notifications, and WooCommerce emails.

= Does this plugin store my SMTP password? =

Yes, WordPress stores it in the database as part of the plugin settings. The password is not shown back in the UI after saving.

= Will this conflict with other SMTP plugins? =

Only one SMTP plugin should control WordPress email sending at a time. If you are using another SMTP plugin, disable it before enabling Mesh SMTP.

= Does Mesh SMTP include OAuth setup for Gmail or Microsoft 365? =

No. Mesh SMTP currently focuses on standard SMTP credential-based setup.

== Screenshots ==

1. Mesh SMTP settings page
2. SMTP provider presets and configuration form
3. Connection test / test email section

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.2 =
* Fixed settings page behavior for the updated WordPress.org review build
* Added required WordPress and PHP version headers to the main plugin file
* Improved settings loader reliability
* Minor internal cleanup for better compatibility

= 1.1.3 =
* Prefixed uninstall cleanup variables to improve Plugin Check compliance

= 1.1.2 =
* Hardened plugin prefixes for hooks, functions, options, and transients
* Improved admin namespace isolation in CSS and JS selectors
* Updated plugin ownership metadata for the official Mesh Creation account

= 1.1.1 =
* Improved admin notice contrast for readability

= 1.1.0 =
* Rebranded plugin as Mesh SMTP
* Updated plugin slug, text domain, and admin menu
* Added GPL licensing and uninstall cleanup

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2.2 =
Recommended update for improved settings page reliability and compatibility metadata.

= 1.1.0 =
First public release on WordPress.org.