SMTP & API Provider Setup Guide
Connect your own email delivery providers to send broadcast campaigns, trigger automated funnel sequences, and maintain 100% control over your sender reputation and domain deliverability.
Connecting Google Workspace & Gmail
To send through Google's SMTP relay, Google requires an App Password rather than your primary account password.
Step-by-Step Google Setup:
- Visit your Google Account Security settings.
- Ensure 2-Step Verification is turned ON. (App Passwords cannot be generated without 2FA enabled).
- Search for "App Passwords" in the search bar or go directly to google.com/apppasswords.
- Enter app name:
MANZA Emailand click Create. - Copy the generated 16-character code (without spaces) and paste it into MANZA.
| Setting | Recommended Value | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| SMTP Host | smtp.gmail.com | — |
| SMTP Port | 465 (SSL) | 587 (TLS / STARTTLS) |
| Username | Your full Gmail address | e.g. hello@yourbrand.com |
| Password | 16-char App Password | Never your Google account password |
Amazon SES (Simple Email Service) — Enterprise Scale
Amazon SES is the industry standard for high-volume email delivery at near-zero cost ($0.10 per 1,000 emails). To achieve 99%+ deliverability, complete the three following stages:
A. Request Production Access (Remove Sandbox)
New AWS accounts start in the SES Sandbox, which restricts sending only to verified test emails. To send to all subscribers:
- In AWS Console, open Amazon Simple Email Service.
- In the left menu, select Account Dashboard.
- Click "Request Production Access".
- Select Marketing & Transactional, describe how you collect opt-in leads (e.g. "Opt-in web forms on MANZA landing pages"), and state your bounce/complaint handling process. Approval usually takes 12–24 hours.
B. Domain Verification & DKIM (3x CNAMEs)
Under Identities → Create Identity, choose Domain and enter your root domain (e.g. yourbrand.com). AWS provides 3 Easy DKIM CNAME records. Copy all three into your DNS provider (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap, Route 53, or your registrar):
C. Generate Dedicated IAM SMTP Credentials
- Go to SES Console → SMTP Settings.
- Click "Create SMTP Credentials". This creates an IAM user specifically for SMTP.
- Copy the generated SMTP Username and SMTP Password into MANZA.
| SES Region | SMTP Hostname | Port |
|---|---|---|
| US East (N. Virginia) | email-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com | 465 (SSL) / 587 (TLS) |
| EU (Ireland) | email-smtp.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com | 465 (SSL) / 587 (TLS) |
| Asia Pacific (Mumbai) | email-smtp.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com | 465 (SSL) / 587 (TLS) |
1-Click API Keys: Resend & SendGrid
If you prefer zero port/host management, MANZA supports 1-click API Key integration with modern developer platforms:
✦ Resend API
Fastest Setup- Sign up at resend.com.
- Add & verify your sending domain under Domains (adds SPF & DKIM).
- Go to API Keys → Create API Key (Full Access or Sending access).
- Copy the key starting with
re_...and paste it into MANZA.
✦ SendGrid API
Established- Sign in at sendgrid.com.
- Under Settings → Sender Authentication, authenticate your domain.
- Go to Settings → API Keys → Create API Key with Mail Send permissions.
- Copy the key starting with
SG....and paste it into MANZA.
Custom Webmail / cPanel / Shared Hosting
If your domain email is hosted on cPanel, Plesk, Hostinger, Bluehost, or Namecheap private email:
Locating Your cPanel SMTP Details:
- Log in to your hosting cPanel → Email Accounts.
- Next to your address, click "Connect Devices" or "Set Up Mail Client".
- Look for the box labeled "Secure SSL/TLS Settings (Recommended)".
Option A: SSL Connection (Most Reliable)
- Host: mail.yourdomain.com (or server hostname)
- Port: 465 (SSL)
- Username: full email (info@yourdomain.com)
Option B: TLS / STARTTLS
- Host: mail.yourdomain.com
- Port: 587 (TLS / STARTTLS)
- Username: full email (info@yourdomain.com)
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