Easy Tech TutsHow to Integrate Brevo With WordPress, Connect it Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Connecting your WordPress site to Brevo lets you capture leads, sync user data, and route transactional emails without writing custom code. This guide covers installing the official plugin, generating a secure API key from your Brevo account, and linking the two systems through the WP-Admin dashboard. It's aimed at bloggers and site owners who want reliable email capture and delivery.
01Install the Brevo plugin
In WordPress, go to Plugins, Add New Plugin, search for Brevo, and click Install Now, then Activate once it finishes.
02Generate an API key in Brevo
In your Brevo account, click your profile name, go to SMTP & API, open API Keys, and click Generate a new API key with a clear tracking name.
03Copy your key
Copy the generated key immediately, since it only displays once during creation.
04Connect WordPress to Brevo
Back in your WordPress admin, open the Brevo tab in the sidebar, paste your API key into the v3 API Key field, and click Login.
05Enable transactional emails
On the setup checklist, toggle the Transactional emails option to Yes to route your site's notification emails through Brevo's delivery system.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my Brevo API key?
In your Brevo account, click your profile name, go to SMTP & API, then API Keys, and generate a new key from there.
Why should I enable transactional emails through Brevo?
Routing transactional notifications through Brevo's SMTP pipeline helps avoid delivery issues common with restrictive web hosting servers.
Can I sync existing WordPress users to Brevo?
Yes, the integration can align native WordPress subscriber roles and attributes into custom Brevo email lists.
Do I need coding skills to set this up?
No, the plugin handles the connection through a visual setup flow, so no PHP scripting is required.
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