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How to configure Prestashop to send e-mails

Last update: Aug 07, 2025 1 min read

By default, Prestashop is configured to use the PHP mail() function for sending e-mails. However SMTP is better at handling messages and can also be used to send e-mails from a third party mail provider if necessary.

To configure your Prestashop to use SMTP, access the application’s back office, then click on Advanced Parameters -> E-Mail. Select the Set my own SMTP parameters (for advanced users ONLY) option and enter the following settings in the new section that appears:

  • Encryption – SSL;
  • Port – 465.

Click Save to apply the new settings.

You can confirm the functionality of the e-mail service by sending a message to yourself from Test your email configuration section.

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