Configure return path/sender in PHP mail() scripts?

[Pete Downes]

Hi Forum

I'm sure this is an old chestnut but I would welcome any thoughts.

I would like to configure the return path/sender in PHP mail() scripts to avoid mail sent from the server going into spam.

Plesk allows me to do it:
support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000419013-What-is-the-return-path-sender-in-PHP-mail-scripts-and-how-to-change-it

But if my WordPress website is hosted on cPanel I cannot. Sure I could install a WordPress Plugin to send via SMTP but that seems a but drastic.


Are cPanel and WordPress letting us down in this regard?

Thanks

 

[cPanelLauren]

Hi @Pete Downes

We don't have a built-in way to do this but the following threads should provide the solution for you:

How do I set the Return-Path, etc mail headers via PHP?
SMTP PHP Mail Not Routed Through Dedicated IP Address

I would also suggest opening a feature request if you'd like to see an interface which allows customization of this built into the product. You can open it using the link in my signature.

Thank you,