Sending Emails

We are using Resend for sending emails follow the guides below to set it up or replace it.

• Setup Resend
  • Send an email
  • Receive emails
• Replace Resend
• Avoid Spam folder

Setup Resend

1. Start by creating an account on Resend here.
2. Navigate to Domains then click on + Add Domain
   • It is better to use a subdomain read why here
3. Follow the DNS verification steps then click on Verify DNS Records
4. Navigate to API Keys then click + Create API Key
5. Copy the API key then add it to .env.local like so

RESEND_KEY= # your Resend api key here

Sending your first email

1. Add your from email to config.ts

const config = {
  //...
  email: {
    from: "no-reply@example_domain.com",
    //...
  },
  //...
};

2. Remember this can only be used on the server.

import { sendEmail } from "lib/email";

await sendEmail({
  to: "example@email.com",
  subject: "My first email",
  html: "<p>hello world!</p>",
  text: "hello world",
});

Receiving emails

Because resend does not support replying to emails add your replyTo email to config.ts like so

const config = {
  //...
  email: {
    //...
    replyTo: "support@example_domain.com",
    //...
  },
  //...
};

Then where you want to allow reply pass true as second param to sendEmail

import { sendEmail } from "lib/email";

await sendEmail(
  {
    to: "example@email.com",
    subject: "My first email",
    html: "<p>hello world!</p>",
    text: "hello world",
  },
  true,
);

Replace Resend

1. Replace RESEND_KEY from .env.local to reflect the tool you are using
2. Update /src/lib/email api call accordingly

Avoid spam folder

• Make sure to provide a clear option for recipients to opt out at the bottom.
• Use simple, professional designs with standard fonts and avoid excessive symbols.
• Ensure all links in your email direct to credible and trustworthy sites.
• Stay away from words that often trigger spam filters, such as "exclusive offer" or "get rich."
• Add SPF record to verify email delivery from your subdomain.
• Add DKIM record for enhanced email security.
• Add DMARC record to protect your subdomain from spoofing.
• Send emails through a specific subdomain, like subdomain.domain.com.
• Address recipients by their name to make the email feel personal.