Configure Email Service
Set up Resend for reliable email delivery with excellent deliverability rates and detailed analytics.
Overview
ColdConvert uses Resend for reliable email delivery with excellent deliverability rates and detailed analytics. Resend is built specifically for developers and offers superior deliverability compared to traditional email services.
Why Resend?
Resend is built specifically for developers and offers superior deliverability, detailed analytics, and a generous free tier perfect for getting started with cold email campaigns.
Step 1: Create Resend Account
1.Go to resend.com and click "Get Started"
2.Enter your email address and create a password
3.Complete the signup process
Free Account
Resend offers a generous free tier with 3,000 emails per month, perfect for getting started with cold outreach.
Step 2: Verify Your Email
1.Check your email for a verification link from Resend
2.Click the verification link to activate your account
3.You'll be redirected to your Resend dashboard
Check Spam Folder
If you don't see the verification email, check your spam folder. Resend emails sometimes get filtered initially.
Step 3: Get API Key
1.In your Resend dashboard, go to "API Keys" in the sidebar
2.Click "Create API Key"
3.Give your key a name (e.g., "ColdConvert")
4.Select "Sending access" permissions
5.Click "Create API Key"
6.Copy the API key and save it securely
API Key Format
re_1234567890abcdef...Save Your API Key
Make sure to copy and save your API key securely. You'll need it for the environment variables step. The key starts with "re_" followed by a long string of characters.
Step 4: Optional Domain Setup
For better deliverability and professional appearance, you can add your own domain to Resend:
1.In your Resend dashboard, go to "Domains"
2.Click "Add Domain"
3.Enter your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com)
4.Add the DNS records provided by Resend to your domain provider
5.Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 24 hours)
Domain Setup is Optional
You can start with Resend's default domain for testing. Add your own domain later for better deliverability and branding.
Email Configuration
In addition to your API key, you'll need to configure email settings for your cold outreach campaigns:
Email Configuration Variables
# These will be added to your environment variables:
RESEND_FROM_ADMIN=Your Name <support@yourdomain.com>
EMAILS_PER_RUN=5
EMAIL_DOMAIN=yourdomain.com
# Example configuration:
RESEND_FROM_ADMIN=Marcel <support@yourdomain.com>
EMAILS_PER_RUN=5
EMAIL_DOMAIN=yourdomain.com1.
RESEND_FROM_ADMIN - The sender name and email that will appear in your cold emails2.
EMAILS_PER_RUN - Number of emails sent per cron job execution (recommended: 5-10)3.
EMAIL_DOMAIN - Your email domain for proper authenticationSender Configuration
The RESEND_FROM_ADMIN should match your business branding. Use a professional name and email address that recipients will recognize and trust.
Email Volume
Start with a low EMAILS_PER_RUN value (5-10) to test your setup. You can increase it later once you're confident in your email deliverability and response rates.
Free Tier Limits
Resend Free Tier:
- • 3,000 emails per month
- • 100 emails per day
- • Detailed analytics and logs
- • Excellent deliverability rates
- • Perfect for getting started with cold outreach
Ready for Next Step
Your Resend account is now set up! Save your API key - you'll need it when configuring environment variables in the next tutorial.
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