How to Smtp relay settings godaddy

Published November 1, 2024 · Updated July 18, 2026 · Guides & Tutorials

Getting a GoDaddy SMTP relay working comes down to the exact settings you plug into your website or app. Put in the wrong host or port and your forms go quiet. Here are the GoDaddy SMTP relay settings, what each one means, and how to apply them in common tools like WordPress.

The core GoDaddy relay settings

Setting	Typical value
Relay host (hosted sites)	`relay-hosting.secureserver.net`
Mailbox SMTP host	`smtpout.secureserver.net`
Port	25 (relay), 587 or 465 (mailbox)
Authentication	None (relay) / mailbox login

Applying them in WordPress

Install an SMTP plugin.
Enter the host and port from the table above.
For a mailbox host, add your email and password; for the hosted relay, leave auth off.
Set the "from" address to a mailbox on your domain and send a test.

Remember the cap: GoDaddy's relay is limited to a few hundred emails a day. Fine for contact forms — but the settings will not help you send a real newsletter.

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Frequently asked questions

What are GoDaddy's SMTP relay settings?

For hosted sites, relay-hosting.secureserver.net on port 25 with no authentication; for a mailbox, smtpout.secureserver.net on port 587 or 465 with your email login.

Why isn't my GoDaddy SMTP working in WordPress?

Usually a wrong host or port, or exceeding the daily cap. Double-check the values, set the correct "from" address, and confirm you are under the limit.

How do I send more than GoDaddy's relay allows?

Switch your site to a dedicated SMTP with its own IP and no cap — the same plug-in settings, without the limit.