AnnounceKit offers email delivery services as part of your subscription, but if you prefer to use a custom email provider, you can easily configure SMTP or Mailgun for your AnnounceKit account. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up both options.
How to get started?
Please note that you need to setup your own SMTP or Mailgun server to connect it with your AnnounceKit project
By configuring SMTP or Mailgun for custom email delivery, you can tailor your email setup to your specific needs. Whether you choose SMTP for a traditional email experience or Mailgun for advanced email automation, AnnounceKit provides the flexibility to meet your email delivery requirements.
After you setup your own email domain, when you connect your SMTP or Mailgun server, AnnounceKit creates a bridge between your mail domain and your AnnounceKit posts.
Setting Up SMTP for Custom Email Delivery
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a widely used method for sending and receiving email. If you want to use a custom SMTP server for your AnnounceKit emails, follow these steps:
From Mail
Specify the email address you want to use in the "From" field when sending emails from AnnounceKit.
From Name
Set the display name that recipients will see when they receive emails from AnnounceKit.
Reply Mail
AnnounceKit automatically provides a reply path for all emails. Replies are captured and presented as feedback on your posts. However, if you want to receive emails directly, you can set a custom reply-to address. To do this, you'll need to configure your SMTP server settings:
SMTP Server: Enter the server address, e.g., smtp.example.com.
Port: Specify the port to use, commonly 587 for secure communication.
Username: Enter your SMTP username.
Password: Provide the corresponding password for your SMTP account.
Setting Up Mailgun for Custom Email Delivery
Mailgun is an email automation service that you can integrate with AnnounceKit for custom email delivery. Follow these steps to set it up:
From Mail
Define the email address you'd like to use as the "From" address for emails sent via AnnounceKit.
From Name
Set the display name that recipients will see when they receive emails from AnnounceKit.
Reply Mail
AnnounceKit normally provides a reply path for emails. Replies are captured and presented as feedback on your posts. If you prefer to have a custom reply-to address, you can bypass this feature by setting up Mailgun:
Domain Name: Enter your Mailgun domain name.
API Key: Provide your Mailgun API key for authentication.
With these settings, AnnounceKit will use your Mailgun configuration to deliver emails, giving you more control over your email communication.