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# How to change the FROM address for MainWP emails

> Change the sender address for MainWP email notifications using a PHP filter without affecting your WordPress administration email address.

By default, MainWP uses the **Administration Email Address** from your WordPress General Settings for email notifications. You can change the FROM address specifically for MainWP emails without modifying that WordPress setting.

## What You'll Learn

* How to customize the FROM address for MainWP emails
* How to change it for specific email types only

## Prerequisites

* [Custom Dashboard extension](/add-ons/development/mainwp-custom-dashboard-extension) (free)

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## Default Behavior

MainWP uses the email address configured in **WP Admin > Settings > General** under **Administration Email Address**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/4hVi87YDiCv3ZeGl/images/developers/email-from-address.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4hVi87YDiCv3ZeGl&q=85&s=d2300fc158ff34b47492d9313f6f47af" alt="WordPress General Settings page showing the Administration Email Address field" width="688" height="379" data-path="images/developers/email-from-address.png" />

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## Change FROM Address for All MainWP Emails

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Custom Dashboard">
    [Install](/dashboard/overview/manage-extensions#install-extensions) the [Custom Dashboard](https://mainwp.com/extension/mainwp-custom-dashboard-extension/) extension.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the extension">
    Navigate to **MainWP > Add-ons > Custom Dashboard**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the PHP code">
    Go to the **PHP** tab and add this code:

    ```php theme={null}
    add_filter( 'mainwp_send_mail_from_header', 'myhook_mainwp_send_mail_from_header', 10, 3 );
    function myhook_mainwp_send_mail_from_header( $input, $email, $subject ) {
        return array(
            'from_name'  => 'Your Name',
            'from_email' => 'your-email@example.com',
        );
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the values">
    Replace the placeholder values:

    * `'Your Name'` - The sender name recipients will see
    * `'your-email@example.com'` - The email address to send from
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save changes">
    Click **Save Changes**. All MainWP emails now use your custom FROM address.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Change FROM Address for Specific Emails Only

To customize the sender only for certain MainWP emails (e.g., Daily Digest), use this conditional version:

```php theme={null}
add_filter( 'mainwp_send_mail_from_header', 'myhook_mainwp_send_mail_from_header', 10, 3 );
function myhook_mainwp_send_mail_from_header( $input, $email, $subject ) {
    // Only change FROM for specific email/subject combinations
    if ( 'recipient@example.com' == $email && 'Daily Digest' == $subject ) {
        return array(
            'from_name'  => 'Custom Name',
            'from_email' => 'custom@example.com',
        );
    }
    // Return original for all other emails
    return $input;
}
```

Adjust the `$email` and `$subject` conditions to match the emails you want to customize.

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## Common Use Cases

| Scenario                     | Solution                                   |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Brand all MainWP emails      | Use the basic filter with your brand email |
| Separate addresses by type   | Use conditional filter based on subject    |
| Different sender for reports | Check for "Pro Reports" in subject line    |

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## Self-Check Checklist

* [ ] Custom Dashboard extension installed
* [ ] PHP code added with your email details
* [ ] Changes saved
* [ ] Test email sent to verify new FROM address

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## Related Resources

* [Dashboard Not Sending Emails](/troubleshooting/my-mainwp-dashboard-not-sending-emails) - Email troubleshooting
* [Edit Email Templates](/troubleshooting/why-cant-i-edit-email-templates-in-my-mainwp-dashboard) - Template customization
* [Custom Dashboard Extension](/add-ons/development/mainwp-custom-dashboard-extension) - Extension documentation