=== Vijay's SMTP Connector for Zoho Mail ===
Contributors: vijaymaloo
Tags: smtp, zoho mail, email, imap, deliverability
Requires at least: 5.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later

Connect WordPress to Zoho Mail via SMTP with an admin panel for IMAP, POP, MX and SPF setup. Unofficial, independent plugin.

== Description ==

**Vijay's SMTP Connector for Zoho Mail** replaces WordPress's default PHP `mail()` function with a proper SMTP connection to Zoho Mail, so outgoing mail from your site is authenticated and delivered reliably.

This plugin is an independent, third-party tool built to work with Zoho Mail. It is not developed, endorsed, or affiliated with Zoho Corporation. "Zoho" is a trademark of Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

= Features =

* ⚙️ SMTP setup with SSL/TLS support (ports 465 & 587)
* 📥 Complete IMAP & POP3 reference (all regions)
* 🌐 MX record details for domain verification
* 🛡️ SPF, DKIM & DMARC record reference
* 🧪 One-click test email with live feedback
* 🔐 Secure App Password storage
* 🌍 Regional server guide (US, EU, India, Australia)

== Screenshots ==

1. SMTP Setup tab – sender identity, server and Zoho credentials.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `vijays-smtp-connector-for-zoho-mail` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin in **Plugins → Installed Plugins**
3. Go to **Settings → SMTP Connector for Zoho**
4. Enter your Zoho credentials and save
5. Use the **Test Email** tab to verify delivery

== SMTP Settings ==

* Host: smtp.zoho.com
* Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS/STARTTLS)
* Authentication: Required
* Username: your full Zoho email address
* Password: your Zoho App Password

== MX Records ==

Add these to your domain DNS:

* Priority 10 → mx.zoho.com
* Priority 20 → mx2.zoho.com
* Priority 50 → mx3.zoho.com

== SPF Record ==

Add a TXT record: `v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all`

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this plugin made by Zoho? =

No. It is an independent plugin and is not affiliated with Zoho Corporation.

= Which password should I use? =

Generate an App Password in Zoho Mail (Settings → Security → App Passwords) and use that instead of your login password.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.