Deployment
AWS SES
Overview
Amazon SES is our default email provider in the AWS stack. It offers strong deliverability, cost efficiency, and deep AWS integration.
SES Production mode
You might encounter issues with verifying your identity on SES Production Account. In case of multiple rejects - switch to one of our other proposed solutions
When to use
- You are already on AWS and want native integration
- You need high-volume transactional email
- You require tight control over sending reputation and configuration
Prerequisites
- An AWS account with SES enabled
- Verified domain or email identity
- DNS access to add SES verification records
Key setup steps
- Verify domain or email identity
- Configure DKIM and SPF records
- Create SMTP credentials or use the SES API
- Set up monitoring (bounces, complaints, and delivery metrics)