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Newbie Guide

This section guides you through the process of setting up and starting to send emails in Aurora SendCloud

Welcome to Aurora SendCloud 🚀

Newbie Guide

Get started with Aurora SendCloud in minutes

Get up and running with Aurora SendCloud in just a few simple steps! We've streamlined the onboarding process so you can start sending emails immediately.

Send Your First Email in Minutes

Good news! We've pre-configured everything you need to get started:

  • ✅ Test sending domain (ready to use)
  • ✅ API_USER credentials (automatically generated)
  • ✅ Email templates (pre-built and customizable)

Choose Your Preferred Method

Send by Template

Perfect for beginners - use our pre-built email templates with a simple interface. No coding required!

Send by Code

For developers - integrate directly with our REST API for complete customization and control.

Send the first email

Set Up Your Sending Domain

Your sending domain is your email identity - it's what recipients see in the "From" field and what email providers use to verify your authenticity.

Why This Matters

Domain Benefits & Impact

Deliverability: Verified domains significantly improve your email delivery rates and reduce spam filtering.

Trust & Branding: A custom domain builds recipient confidence and reinforces your brand identity.

Reputation Management: Establish and maintain a positive sender reputation with email providers.

Quick Setup Steps

  1. Add your domain in the Domain
  2. Add DNS records provided by Aurora SendCloud to your domain registrar
  3. Verify ownership - we'll automatically check your DNS settings
  4. Start sending once verification is complete (usually takes 5-15 minutes)
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Pro Tip: Use a subdomain like mail.yourcompany.com to keep your main domain reputation separate from email sending.

Understand Your API_USER

Your API_USER is your secure authentication key for accessing Aurora SendCloud's services.

What It Does

Securely connects your applications to Aurora SendCloud's email infrastructure

Security Best Practices

  • 🔒 Never share your API_USER in public repositories or forums
  • 🔄 Rotate regularly - update your credentials every 90 days
  • 📱 Use environment variables to store credentials in your applications
  • 👥 Create separate API_USERs for different applications or team members

🚀 Start Sending Emails

You're all set! Choose the approach that best fits your needs:

🛠️ Developer Path: Use Our API

Perfect for:

  • Custom applications
  • Automated email workflows
  • Advanced integration needs

What you get:

  • Full REST API access
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Code examples in multiple languages
  • Real-time webhooks for delivery tracking

View API Documentation →

📊 Marketer Path: Campaign Builder

Perfect for:

  • Marketing campaigns
  • Newsletter distribution
  • Non-technical team members

What you get:

  • Drag-and-drop email builder
  • Template library
  • A/B testing capabilities
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Create Your First Campaign →

Track Your Success

Both sending methods provide powerful insights:

  • Delivery Rates: Monitor successful deliveries vs. bounces
  • Open & Click Tracking: See engagement metrics in real-time
  • Error Logs: Quickly identify and resolve delivery issues
  • Performance Analytics: Optimize your email strategy with detailed reports

Updated about 6 hours ago