# How to Connect Mandrill

In order to get started with Mandrill SMTP, you need to first create an account with [Mandrill](https://login.mailchimp.com/signup/). ( This is a MailChimp account )

You can now login and follow these 2 easy steps to complete your SMTP integration:

1. Add a domain and verify it.
2. Copy and integrate Mandrill API

Let's get started!

#### **1. Add a domain and verify it.**

First, you visit [Mandrill setting](https://mandrillapp.com/settings/sending-domains) page, then you enter "**your domain** " and click " +**Add**".

<figure><img src="/files/xevJhyLavREsS3eAD2l9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add domain</p></figcaption></figure>

Then, you need to verify your domain. we recommend contacting your hosting support for guidance on how to add these 2 records to your hosting and don't worry, the process is quite easy.

<figure><img src="/files/tt2Pbw8mAwxvVXWVy7dp" alt=""><figcaption><p>DKIM</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/XnC6vVDZcfBWbrAOB7Pp" alt=""><figcaption><p>SPF</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/kXwir50I7UEAamrdb7rJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Verify your domain successful</p></figcaption></figure>

**2. Create, copy and integrate Mandrill API**

****Then you click "**SMTP & API Info**" tab and then click "+**New API Key**" button.

<figure><img src="/files/hDCLrNeeRSptFlAeRui7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add New API Key</p></figcaption></figure>

Then, copy API Key as image below and paste into **API Key** field of YaySMTP settings on your website.

<figure><img src="/files/WThj3bglONKre9w5Qy38" alt=""><figcaption><p>API Key</p></figcaption></figure>

Now you have successfully integrate Mandrill SMTP into your WordPress site!&#x20;

Happy Sending!


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