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Posted by Pranay .
Pranay .
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SMTP connect() failed

I keep on getting this error message

SMTP connect() failed. https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer/wiki/

and i am using xampp

1 Answer

Amanda Baker
Amanda Baker
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Amanda Baker
Amanda Baker
3,070 Points

You may find this link helpful: https://www.wpsitecare.com/gmail-smtp-settings/

I was having the same issue and this fixed it!