Nanomailer for AWS SES

Nanomailer for AWS SES is a streamlined WordPress plugin that routes all emails sent using wp_mail() through Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) — a highly reliable, scalable cloud-based email platform. It supports Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, and any other plugin that uses the standard WordPress mailing function. Nanomailer handles the full process of authenticating with AWS, preparing email headers, and securely delivering messages through the SES API. There is no bloat or unnecessary overhead. It’s built with a focus on speed, clean integration, and minimal configuration. When removed, it leaves behind no database clutter.

Requirements Before Installing

1. An AWS account
2. A verified email or domain in SES
3. An IAM user with the ses:SendEmail permission
4. Access Key and Secret Key for that user

Installation Steps

1. Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for "Nanomailer"
3. Click Install Now, then Activate
4. Go to ExpandOps → Nanomailer for AWS SES to configure

Configuration

1. Add the following to your wp-config.php file (replace <KEY> with actual values): define( 'NANOMAILER_AWS_ACCESS_KEY', '' ); define( 'NANOMAILER_AWS_SECRET_KEY', '' );
2. In the plugin settings:
3. Select your SES region
4. Enter one or more verified SES identities
5. Enable Route All wp_mail() Emails to AWS SES
6. Use the built-in test tool to confirm successful setup

1.0.0 Initial release