Email System

What is SendGrid?

SendGrid is a service that helps you send emails from your apps or websites, like receipts, password resets, or newsletters. It’s free to get started and easy to set up—just create an account and use an API key to start sending emails quickly and securely.

What is SMTP?

SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It is a protocol used for sending email messages between servers. SMTP uses a process of routing emails from the sender's server to the recipient's server using a series of commands and responses to ensure the message's delivery. It's an essential component of the email system, providing a way for servers to communicate and exchange email data.

Plex Store uses emails for the following:

• When a customer purchases an item it sends them a confirmation email with a list of what they bought.

• General notifications

Option 1: Using SendGrid

How to Get an API Key from SendGrid (Free)

Step 1: Create a SendGrid Account

1. Visit SendGrid: Go to SendGrid's website.

2. Sign Up: If you don’t have an account, click on the Sign Up button. Fill out the required information. (You will most likely need to add 2FA, or verify your phone number)

   Image Description: An image showing the SendGrid homepage with the Sign Up button highlighted.

3. Choose a Free Plan: During the sign-up process, choose the free plan.

Step 2: Log In to Your SendGrid Account

1. Log In: After signing up, log in to your SendGrid account using your credentials.

Step 3: Navigate to API Keys

1. Access the Dashboard: Once logged in, you’ll be directed to the SendGrid dashboard.

   Image Description: The SendGrid dashboard, highlighting the left-side navigation panel.

2. Go to API Keys: On the left sidebar, click on Settings and then select API Keys from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Create an API Key

1. Create a New API Key: Click on the Create API Key button.

2. Name Your API Key: A prompt will appear asking you to name your API Key. Enter a descriptive name, such as “MyAppAPIKey”.

3. Click the Create & View button. Your API Key will be displayed. Make sure to copy and store it securely. You won’t be able to view it again.

Step 5: Copy the API Key into Your config.yml File

1. Open the config.yml and paste the API Key wherever you need it.

Option 2: Using SMTP

How to get SMTP credentials (Free or Paid)

This guide will teach you how to make a SMTP2GO account and connecting your domain. If you already have a SMTP server, skip directly to Step 5.

Step 1: Creating an SMTP2GO account

1. Visit smtp2go: Go to SMTP2GO's website.

2. Choose the free plan.

3. Register: Click on the Sign up button on the top right corner, and fill out the required information.

1. Verify your email by checking your inbox.

Step 2: Log in to your account

If you are not logged in yet, login to SMTP2GO.

Step 3: Connect your domain

1. Go to Sending -> Verified senders and click on "Add sender domain".

1. Connect your domain based on the instructions. This will require editing your DNS records.

Step 4: Create an SMTP user

1. Go to Sending -> SMTP users and click on "Add SMTP user".

Fill out the required information, then click on the blue "Add SMTP User" button.

Step 5: Fill out the config.yml

1. Open the config.yml of the store.

2. Go to the email settings.

3. Set provider to "smtp"

4. Set the SMTP details you got from SMTP2GO or from your SMTP provider. Example:

  smtp:
    host: "mail.example.com"
    port: 587
    secure: true
    user: "[email protected]"
    password: "your-smtp-password"

SMTP2GO Example:

  smtp:
    host: "mail.smtp2go.com"
    port: 443
    secure: true
    user: "[email protected]"
    password: "your-smtp-password"