Domain verification (Step 2a) is the recommended method for authenticating your email sending domain. It offers enhanced security and better email deliverability. By verifying your domain, you establish trust with email service providers and reduce the chances of your emails being marked as spam.
However, if you don't have immediate access to DNS records, you can use Single Sender Verification (Step 2b) to start sending emails. Keep in mind that while Single Sender Verification is a quick way to begin, domain verification is the preferred method for long-term success.
If you don't have immediate access to DNS records, you can use Single Sender Verification to get started:
While Single Sender Verification provides an immediate way to start sending emails, we recommend domain verification for enhanced security and better email deliverability once you gain access to DNS records.
Configuring bounce message forwarding ensures that you receive notifications about bounced emails, allowing you to manage email delivery issues effectively.
Setting up spam report forwarding is optional but can be useful for monitoring and addressing potential email deliverability issues caused by spam reports. By configuring this feature, you can receive notifications about emails that recipients mark as spam, allowing you to take corrective actions to improve your email sending practices and user engagement. This step helps you maintain a healthy email sender reputation and ensures that your emails are more likely to reach the recipients' inboxes instead of their spam folders.
By following these optional steps, you can proactively manage spam reports and ensure that your email campaigns maintain a high level of deliverability and user satisfaction.
After completing these steps, you'll have a verified domain, be signed up for the Essentials plan with a full-access API key.