Amazon Simple Email Service (AWS SES) typically works with a verified domain, but did you know you can use it without a domain? In this article, we will show you how to do just that. We will also discuss the benefits of using Semplates to effortlessly create and manage your email templates.
Using AWS SES Without a Domain: Setting the Groundwork
AWS SES allows you to send email without a domain by verifying individual email addresses instead. This option can be a viable solution while you're developing your system or waiting for domain approval. All email addresses involved, from the "From", "Source", "Sender" to the "Return-Path" addresses, must be verified.
The Verification Process for Email Addresses in AWS SES
To verify an email address in AWS SES, click the Verify a New Email Address button, enter your email address, and click Submit. AWS will send you a verification email, and you can start sending email from that address after verification. Note that SES is a regional service. If you plan to use email from two different AWS regions, you will need to verify email addresses in both regions.
Integrating Semplates with AWS SES
You can also directly complete the process of email verification with Semplates. Our step-by-step guide takes you from domain verification, through email verification, to designing your first template. Of course, you can also skip individual steps. Once your AWS SES is set up with a verified email address, you can take your operations to the next level with Semplates. Our service simplifies the process of designing and publishing personalized, branded, and responsive emails. Semplates effectively integrates with AWS SES, making it easy to manage stunning email templates.
Grasping AWS Policies for Email Addresses: Optional Step
While AWS provides the facility to create policies for your email addresses, this step is not necessarily a requirement. If your goal is to start swiftly with SES, creating and verifying an email address identity can get you there. However, if your email operations involve more complex features such as configuration sets, policy authorizations for delegate sending, or configurations that override domain settings, an explicit email address identity verification might be necessary. Keep in mind, this is an additional step and should be considered based on your specific needs.
Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of AWS SES Without a Domain
Using AWS SES without a domain offers simplicity and cost-effectiveness. However, it also has limitations, such as a daily sending quota and lack of a personalized domain. Despite these, with careful planning and tools like Semplates, you can make the most out of AWS SES.