How do I test SES in sandbox mode?
First verify a test email address (SES → Verified identities → Create identity → Email address, confirm via email). Then use SES → Test email to send from your verified domain to the verified email address. Once production access is approved, you can send to any address.
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Go to SES → Verified identities → Create identity → Domain. SES gives you 3 DKIM CNAME records to add to your DNS provider. Also add SPF (v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all) and DMARC records. SES checks automatically verification takes 15-60 minutes.
Go to SES → SMTP Settings → Create SMTP Credentials. An IAM user is created with SMTP permissions. Copy the username and password immediately (password can't be viewed again). SMTP server is email-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, port 587 for TLS.
New SES accounts are in sandbox mode you can only send emails to verified email addresses. To send to any address, request production access from SES → Account dashboard → Request production access. AWS reviews within 24 hours.
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