The setting, “Email Return Path” says:
“Use From address for Return-Path (applies to all email sent from this site)”
So that means that if you enable the setting, the “Email From Address” will be used as the “Return-Path” header for all outgoing email (sent via WP). If your email address is on the same domain as the site (e.g., email@example.com), then you may enable the setting. If you are using a 3rd-party email service (e.g., hotmail), then you probably want to leave that setting disabled.
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Anonymous User 14978628
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ok, what about if i’m using a 3rd-party email service that allows me to create emails with my domain? e.g., me@mydomain.com Does that make a difference?
For that I am not sure.. it should be fine as long as the email address matches up with the sending domain (i.e., return path). But I am not an email expert, just a WP expert 🙂
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Anonymous User 14978628
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In this case, would i be any less secure/would the plugin be less effective, if i left this checkbox unchecked?
Nope. With that setting either enabled or disabled, the plugin still protects against the HHI vulnerability. The return path header setting is just a bonus that can improve email functionality in general.
