Change Default Sender Name and Email Address in WordPress
Explanation
If you're looking to personalize the sender details for emails sent from your WordPress site, this snippet is just what you need. It allows you to change both the sender's name and email address, making your emails look more professional and aligned with your brand.
Here's how it works:
- Change the Email Address: The function
wp_dudecom_change_email_senderis used to set a new email address. Replace'your-email@example.com'with the email address you want your emails to come from. - Change the Sender Name: The function
wp_dudecom_change_email_sender_nameallows you to specify a new sender name. Swap'Your Name'with the name you want to display as the sender.
These functions are hooked into WordPress using add_filter, which means they automatically apply whenever an email is sent from your site. Just update the email and name to your preferences, and you're good to go!
Code
<?php
// Function to change the default sender name and email address in WordPress emails
function wp_dudecom_change_email_sender($original_email_address) {
// Set the desired email address
return 'your-email@example.com';
}
function wp_dudecom_change_email_sender_name($original_email_from) {
// Set the desired sender name
return 'Your Name';
}
// Hook the functions to the appropriate WordPress filters
add_filter('wp_mail_from', 'wp_dudecom_change_email_sender');
add_filter('wp_mail_from_name', 'wp_dudecom_change_email_sender_name');
?>Instructions
File Location: Add the following code to your theme's functions.php file or a custom plugin file.
Prerequisites: None required.
Implementation Steps:
- Access your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Appearance > Theme Editor if you are editing the
functions.phpfile. Alternatively, go to Plugins > Editor if you are using a custom plugin. - Locate and open the
functions.phpfile or your custom plugin file. - Copy and paste the provided code snippet into the file.
- Replace
'your-email@example.com'with the email address you want to use as the sender. - Replace
'Your Name'with the name you want to display as the sender. - Save the changes to the file.
- Test by sending an email from your WordPress site to ensure the changes are applied.
If you need assistance with implementation or require more advanced functionality, consider reaching out to wp-dude.com for expert help.