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How to Link an Email in Wordpress

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a clickable email link in WordPress.

Quick summary

Adding an email link in WordPress lets visitors contact you directly by clicking a mailto link inside any post or page. You can insert it in seconds using the block toolbar in the WordPress editor without any plugins or code.


Steps

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Posts or Pages.
  2. Click the post or page where you want to add the email link.
  3. Type the anchor text you want to use for the link, such as "Contact Us".
  4. Select the text, then click the Link button in the block toolbar (the chain link icon).
  5. In the link field, enter mailto:youremail@example.com, replacing the address with your actual email address.
  6. Press Enter or click the Save button to confirm the link.
  7. Click Save to publish the changes to your post or page.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a clickable email link in WordPress is one of the simplest ways to make your website more accessible and drive direct contact from visitors. A properly formatted mailto link opens the visitor's default email client instantly, removing friction from the contact process. For businesses and bloggers alike, embedding email links in posts and pages improves user experience and increases the likelihood of meaningful engagement. This tutorial covers the exact steps inside the WordPress block editor, making it easy for any skill level to implement.
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