Nanomailer for AWS SES

Nanomailer for AWS SES is a streamlined WordPress plugin that routes all emails sent using wp_mail() through Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) — a highly reliable, scalable cloud-based email platform.

It supports Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, and any other plugin that uses the standard WordPress mailing function. Nanomailer handles the full process of authenticating with AWS, preparing email headers, and securely delivering messages through the SES API.

There is no bloat or unnecessary overhead. It’s built with a focus on speed, clean integration, and minimal configuration. When removed, it leaves behind no database clutter.

External Services

This plugin connects to Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) in order to send emails.

• Service used: Amazon Simple Email Service (https://aws.amazon.com/ses/)
• What is sent: When a WordPress email is triggered using wp_mail() , the plugin sends the email message (recipient, subject, body, headers) to the SES API endpoint for delivery.
• When: Only when an email is sent using wp_mail() .
• Where: To the regional SES API endpoint (e.g. https://email.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com ), depending on your configuration.
• Is an account required? Yes, you must have an active AWS account with SES access and a verified email/domain.
• Terms & Privacy: AWS Terms of Use
• AWS Privacy Policy

Requirements Before Installing

1. 01An AWS account
2. 02A verified email or domain in SES
3. 03An IAM user with the ses:SendEmail permission
4. 04Access Key and Secret Key for that user

Installation Steps

1. 05Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard
2. 06Search for “Nanomailer”
3. 07