Change Default Wordpress Email

[edgarf76]

Hi guys, I am looking for a plugin to change my default email when sending out bbpress emails so they don't come from wordpress at website.com . I changed my regular admin email but the emails still go out as wordpress at website .com . Does anyone have any suggestions on plugins or other work arounds?

 

[topcaz]

just explore your hosting, there should be an option there

 

[DaftDog]

ChatGPT can be your friend if you are willing to bare your soul.

For bbPress, you can definitely swap out the “WordPress at yourdomain.com” sender address. The default comes from WordPress core, not bbPress itself, so you’ll want a plugin that lets you override the From Name and From Email globally.


Here are a few easy options:

1. WP Mail SMTP (popular choice)​

• Free plugin, widely used.
• Lets you set a custom From Name and From Email Address for all outgoing WordPress emails (including bbPress).
• Bonus: you can also configure it to send through Gmail, SendGrid, Mailgun, etc. for better deliverability.

2. CB Change Mail Sender​

• Very lightweight, just changes the default WordPress sender name and email.
• No complicated settings, perfect if you don’t need SMTP configuration.

3. Easy WP SMTP​

• Similar to WP Mail SMTP, but lighter.
• Lets you set a custom sender email and name, plus optionally configure an SMTP service.

4. Code snippet alternative (if you don’t want a plugin)​

You can add this to your theme’s functions.php or a custom snippets plugin:

function custom_wp_mail_from_name($original) {
return 'Your Site Name';
}
add_filter('wp_mail_from_name', 'custom_wp_mail_from_name');

function custom_wp_mail_from($original_email_address) {
return 'no-reply@yourdomain.com';
}
add_filter('wp_mail_from', 'custom_wp_mail_from');


That way, all bbPress notifications will come from no-reply@yourdomain.com (or whatever you set).

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If you just want the quickest fix with no fuss: CB Change Mail Sender.
If you also care about email deliverability: WP Mail SMTP.


Do you want me to give you the exact setup steps for WP Mail SMTP (so you can swap out the email in less than 5 minutes)?