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.

• Click Sign Up and create an account.

• Verify your email address.

• Log in to your Sendinblue Dashboard.

1. 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., [e-mail]).

• 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.

1. 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)

1. 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).

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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".

1. Enter an email address through which an employer or candidate will receive the emails.

2. 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.

1. Click "Save".