
Smart OTP – Phone Validator and Email Verification
Version 1.0
SKU: 6586
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Product details
- Version on file
- 1.0
- Marketplace
- Codecanyon
- Type
- Plugin
- Released
- August 10, 2019
- License
- GPL
- Live demo
- View the developer's demo
About Smart OTP – Phone Validator and Email Verification 1.0
Smart OTP – Phone Validator and Email Verification is a WordPress plugin originally sold on CodeCanyon. The name describes the job: confirm that a visitor controls the phone number or email address they give you, by sending a one-time passcode (OTP) and asking them to enter it. The store files it under email marketing and business service.
The listing gives no feature list. It does not say which forms the plugin protects, which SMS service it sends through, or whether it works with WooCommerce or the registration screen. Read the documentation in the package for those details. The file on record is version 1.0 from August 2019, so test it with your current WordPress and PHP on a staging site first.
Requirements
- WordPress
- Check the documentation for the SMS or email service it needs to deliver codes
Key features
- Phone number validation
- Named for checking that a phone number belongs to the person entering it.
- Email verification
- Named for confirming that an email address is real and reachable.
- One-time passcode flow
- Works around an OTP: a code is sent and the visitor types it in to prove ownership.
- WordPress plugin
- Installs and runs inside WordPress rather than as a separate service.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Sites that want to confirm a real phone number or email before accepting a sign-up or enquiry
- Site owners comfortable reading the plugin documentation to learn which forms and gateways it covers
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone who needs a documented list of supported forms, plugins and SMS providers before installing, since the listing doesn't give one
How to install Smart OTP – Phone Validator and Email Verification 1.0
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Notes for this product
- The listing doesn't say which SMS provider the plugin uses. Check the documentation before creating an account with any provider.
Setup: using Smart OTP – Phone Validator and Email Verification 1.0
- Read the documentation in the package. Find which forms it covers and which gateway or mail settings it needs.
- Activate and open the plugin settings. Enter the gateway or sender details the documentation asks for.
- Turn verification on for one form. Start with a single test form, such as a sign-up or contact form, before rolling it out.
- Test with your own phone and email. Request a code, enter it, and confirm that a wrong code is rejected.
Common problems and fixes
The text message with the code never arrives
- Why it happens
- The SMS gateway isn't configured correctly, or the number was entered without a country code.
- How to fix it
- Recheck the gateway credentials and sender settings, and test with a number in full international format.
Verification emails land in spam or don't arrive
- Why it happens
- WordPress sends mail through the server's default mailer, which many inboxes distrust.
- How to fix it
- Send site mail through an authenticated SMTP service and make sure your domain has SPF and DKIM records.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Frequently asked questions
What does Smart OTP do?
By its name, it validates phone numbers and verifies email addresses with one-time passcodes. The listing doesn't give more detail, so use the documentation in the package.
Does it send SMS messages by itself?
The listing doesn't say. Sending texts normally needs an SMS provider account, so check the documentation for which one it expects.
Will it work with current WordPress?
The file on record is version 1.0 from August 2019. Test it on a staging copy with your current WordPress and PHP before using it live.
Categories: Creative, Wordpress Plugins, Plugins, Wordpress, Email marketing, Business Service
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