# How to Change the Default Email for WooCommerce Email Notifications: A Beginner’s Guide
WooCommerce is a fantastic e-commerce plugin for WordPress, but sometimes its default email settings need tweaking. Perhaps your business email address has changed, or you want to use a more professional-looking sender address for your order confirmations. This guide shows you how to easily change the default email address for all your WooCommerce email notifications, regardless of your technical skill level.
Why Change the Default WooCommerce Email?
Imagine this: you’re running a thriving online bakery, “Sweet Surrender,” and your WooCommerce store uses the generic “[email protected]” for order confirmations. This looks unprofessional and impersonal! Customers expect communication from “[email protected]” or a similar, branded address.
Changing the default sender email offers several key benefits:
- Improved Brand Consistency: Using a branded email address reinforces your brand identity and professionalism.
- Increased Customer Trust: A recognizable sender address builds trust and reassures customers that their communication is legitimate.
- Better Deliverability: Some email providers flag generic addresses as spam, leading to your important order notifications getting lost.
- WooCommerce Email Customizer: Offers extensive control over email content and styling.
- WPForms: Although primarily a form builder, it often includes email customization features.
Method 1: Using the WooCommerce Settings (Easiest Method)
This method is perfect for most users. It’s the simplest and requires no coding.
1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard: Navigate to your website’s admin area.
2. Go to WooCommerce > Settings: Find this in the left-hand sidebar.
3. Select the “Emails” tab: This tab manages all WooCommerce email settings.
4. Locate “Sender Email” and “Sender Name”: You’ll find these fields near the top of the page.
5. Enter your desired email address and name: For example, enter `[email protected]` for the email and `Sweet Surrender` for the name.
6. Save changes: Click the “Save changes” button at the bottom of the page.
That’s it! Now all your WooCommerce emails—order confirmations, new account notifications, password resets, and more—will be sent from your chosen address.
Method 2: Using a Plugin (For Advanced Customization)
If you need more advanced control over your email notifications, a plugin can help. Many plugins offer features like custom email templates and improved deliverability. Popular choices include:
Method 3: Modifying the Code (For Developers)
This method is for users comfortable with editing WordPress files. Proceed with caution! Always back up your files before making any code changes.
You can modify the `woocommerce_email_sender_name` and `woocommerce_email_from_address` filters. This requires adding code to your theme’s `functions.php` file or a custom plugin.
add_filter( 'woocommerce_email_sender_name', 'custom_woocommerce_sender_name' );
function custom_woocommerce_sender_name( $sender_name ) {
return 'Sweet Surrender'; //Replace with your desired sender name
}
add_filter( ‘woocommerce_email_from_address’, ‘custom_woocommerce_sender_email’ );
function custom_woocommerce_sender_email( $sender_email ) {
return ‘[email protected]’; //Replace with your desired sender email
}
Remember to replace the placeholder values with your actual sender name and email address.
Troubleshooting
If your emails still aren’t sending from the correct address after making changes, double-check the following:
- Email server settings: Ensure your hosting provider’s email settings are correctly configured to allow sending emails from your chosen address.
- SPF and DKIM records: These DNS records authenticate your email, improving deliverability. Contact your hosting provider for help setting these up.
- Plugin conflicts: Deactivate any plugins that might interfere with email functionality.
By following these steps, you can easily change the default email for your WooCommerce notifications and ensure your customers receive professional and trustworthy communications from your brand. Remember to choose the method that best suits your comfort level and technical skills.
