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eMailBase supports both Amazon SES configuration methods via SMTP and Amazon SES via API to optimize email sending capabilities. Users can choose the method that best fits their needs and the requirements of their email campaigns:
Amazon SES SMTP is a simple and easy-to-set-up option, particularly suitable when advanced features or high sending speeds are not required.
Amazon SES API offers superior advantages in security, speed, and advanced features, especially ideal for modern platforms that require detailed control and in-depth analytics of email interactions.
Users can choose between SMTP or API methods depending on the nature of the campaign to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Guide to Configuring Amazon SES in eMailBase
Step 1: Obtain Configuration Information from Amazon SES
Log in to your AWS account:
Go to the AWS Management Console and select SES (Simple Email Service) from the list of services.
Connect Amazon SES via SMTP:
SMTP Address: Typically formatted as
email-smtp.[AWS region].amazonaws.comPort: Amazon SES supports ports 25, 465, or 587.
SMTP Credentials: In Identity and Access Management (IAM), create or use an existing Access Key and Secret Key for your SMTP account to be used as login credentials.
NOTE:
Amazon SES requires email or domain verification before sending emails from them.
Connect Amazon SES via API:
API Access Key: In IAM, create a pair of Access Key and Secret Key for API access.
Ensure that the API Key pair has
AmazonSESFullAccesspermission to fully access Amazon SES.
Step 2: Configuration in eMailBase
With SMTP configuration
Go to eMailBase > Sending > Sending Servers.
Click New Server and select SMTP Server.
Enter the following information:
Hostname: Enter the SMTP address for Amazon SES (e.g.,
email-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com).Port: Use one of the following ports: 25, 465, or 587.
Username: Use the Access Key created in IAM.
Password: Use the Secret Key corresponding to the Access Key.
Click Save to save the SMTP configuration.
With API configuration
Go to eMailBase > Sending > Sending Servers.
Click New Server and select API Server.
Enter the following information:
API Key: Use the Access Key and Secret Key from your IAM account for Amazon SES.
Description: Set a memorable name, such as “Amazon SES API Integration”.
Click Save to complete the API configuration.
Step 3: Additional Setup After Saving Configuration
To ensure that emails sent from eMailBase are accepted and not blocked as spam, perform the following additional configurations:
Verify Sending Identity
In AWS SES, verify the email addresses or domains you want to use for sending emails.
Go to SES Console > Verified Identities and choose Verify a New Email Address or Verify a New Domain.
Set Send Rate Limit
In eMailBase, set a sending rate limit for emails to match Amazon SES’s processing capabilities and the requirements of your email campaign.
NOTE:
After completing the configuration and additional settings, send a test email to ensure all settings are correct and functioning as expected.
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