How to resend the activation email to a different email address October 3, 2024

This guide explains how to resend the activation email to a different email address.

If you have entered the wrong email address during registration or need to resend the activation email to another email address, follow the steps below to easily resolve this issue.

Steps to Resend the Activation Email:

1. Log into Your WordPress Dashboard:Access your WordPress site by logging in with your admin credentials.
2. Navigate to the User Profile:
   1. In the WordPress dashboard, go to Users > All Users.
      
   2. Find the user profile for which you need to resend the activation email.
      
3. Update the email address:
   1. Click on the Edit button next to the user profile.
      
   2. In the Email field, update the email address to the one you want to resend the activation link to.
      
4. Save the Changes:
   1. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Update User to save the new email address.
      
5. Resend the activation email:
   1. If you are using a plugin that handles user activation, there may be an option to resend the activation email directly from the user profile page. Check the plugin settings or documentation to find the option for resending the activation email.Alternatively:
   2. Some themes or plugins provide an automatic resend option for activation emails, which you can trigger from the user profile or registration management page.
6. Check Email Settings (Optional):
   1. 1. Ensure that the email system (like SMTP) for your WordPress site is correctly configured. You can use plugins like WP Mail SMTP to manage email delivery and avoid potential issues with activation emails not reaching the recipient.
      2. You can also test the email functionality by going to Settings > WP Mail SMTP and sending a test email to verify proper email delivery.Additionally , to ensure your activation emails are sent smoothly and to the correct email address. you can optimise your WordPress email setup with WP Mail SMTP. For more on this , Learn how to install and configure WP Mail SMTP for better email performance.
7. Inform the user:
   1. Notify the user that the activation email has been resent, and remind them to check their inbox or spam folder for the new activation link.

By following these steps, you will be able to resend the activation email to a new email address efficiently.

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