# Email configuration with Sendinblue

Sendinblue (now known as **Brevo**) is a powerful email provider that allows you to send transactional and marketing emails via **SMTP or API**. This guide will walk you through setting up Sendinblue for sending emails.

**Steps to follow:**

1. **Sign Up for a Sendinblue (Brevo) Account**

* Go to [Sendinblue (Brevo) Signup](https://www.brevo.com/).
* Click **Sign Up** and create an account.
* Verify your email address.
* Log in to your **Sendinblue Dashboard**.

2. Configure Sendinblue for Sending Emails

Before sending emails, you need to verify your sender identity.

**Option 1: Verify Your Email**

* In the **Sendinblue Dashboard**, go to **Senders & IPs**.
* Click **Senders** → **Add a Sender**.
* Enter your email (e.g., `yourname@yourdomain.com`).
* Click **Send Confirmation Email**.
* Open your email inbox and verify the email.

**Option 2: Verify Your Domain (Recommended)**

* Go to **Senders & IPs** → **Domains**.
* Click **Add a Domain** and enter your domain name (e.g., `yourdomain.com`).
* You'll receive **DNS records** to add to your domain’s settings.
* Log in to your domain provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare).
* Add the provided **TXT and CNAME** records.
* Return to Sendinblue and click **Verify**.
* It may take a few hours for verification to complete.

3. **Get Your Sendinblue SMTP Credentials**

If you want to send emails via **SMTP**, you need your SMTP details.

* In the **Sendinblue Dashboard**, go to **SMTP & API**.
* Click **SMTP**.
* You'll see the SMTP credentials:
  * **SMTP Host**: `smtp-relay.brevo.com`
  * **SMTP Ports**: `587` (TLS), `465` (SSL)
  * **Username**: Your Sendinblue email
  * **Password**: Your API Key (generated in the next step)

4. **Generate an API Key (For SMTP & API Usage)**

* In the **Sendinblue Dashboard**, go to **SMTP & API**.
* Click **API Keys**.
* Click **Generate a New API Key**.
* Enter a name (e.g., `SMTP API Key`).
* Click **Generate**.
* Copy and save your API key securely (it will be shown only once).

5. **Send Emails Using Sendinblue**

Now you can send emails using **SMTP or API**.

If you're using SMTP, configure your email client or app with:

| **Parameter**       | **Value**              |
| ------------------- | ---------------------- |
| **SMTP Host**       | `smtp-relay.brevo.com` |
| **SMTP Port (TLS)** | `587`                  |
| **SMTP Port (SSL)** | `465`                  |
| **Username**        | Your Sendinblue email  |
| **Password**        | Your API Key           |

6. **Monitor Email Deliverability**

* Go to **Sendinblue Dashboard** → **Transactional**.
* Click **Logs** to see sent, failed, or pending emails.
* Check **Email Deliverability Reports** to monitor success rates.

7. **Improve Email Deliverability (Optional)**

*  **Enable DKIM, SPF, and DMARC**
  * **Go to** Senders & IPs → Domains.
  * **Follow instructions** to add authentication records.
* **Warm Up Your Email Sending**
  * If using a new domain, **gradually** increase email volume
* #### **Use Dedicated IP (For High-Volume Senders)**
  * Consider upgrading to **Dedicated IP** for a better email reputation.

## Email Configuration Instructions

1. Select the email provider "SENDINBLUE".

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2. Enter an email address through which an employer or candidate will receive the emails.
3. **Enter Api Key**: **Log in to Sendinblue** (<https://app.sendinblue.com/>). Click on your **Profile Icon (top-right corner)** → Select **SMTP & API**. Under the **API Keys** section, click **Generate a New API Key**. **Copy & Save** the API Key securely. Use this Api Key.

✅ **Note:** Sendinblue does not provide a **Secret Key** because the API Key itself is used for authentication.

4. Click "Save".


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