This guide will show you how to connect your SparkPost account to Shopibx, allowing you to send transactional emails such as order confirmations, shipping notifications, and more, using SparkPost’s powerful email delivery service.
Step-by-Step Guide to Connect SparkPost with Shopibx #
- Create a SparkPost Account
- If you don’t have a SparkPost account, create one by visiting SparkPost.
- Once your account is created, log in to your SparkPost dashboard.
- Get Your SparkPost API Key
- After logging in, go to the API Keys section under your Account Settings.
- Click on Create API Key, and provide a name for the key (e.g., “Shopibx Integration”).
- Copy the generated API Key as you will need it for integration.
- Navigate to Email Settings in Shopibx
- Log in to your Shopibx dashboard.
- Go to
Settings>Email Settings.
- Select SparkPost as Your Email Provider
- From the dropdown menu in the
Email Settingssection, choose SparkPost as your email provider.
- From the dropdown menu in the
- Fill in the Required InformationFor SparkPost, fill out the following fields:
- Mail Driver:
- Set this to
smtp.
- Set this to
- Mail Host:
- Enter
smtp.sparkpostmail.com.
- Enter
- Mail Port:
- Use
587for TLS or465for SSL.
- Use
- Mail Username:
- Enter
SMTP_Injection, which is required by SparkPost.
- Enter
- Mail Password:
- Enter the API Key that you generated in SparkPost.
- Mail Encryption:
- Set this to
tlsfor secure email sending.
- Set this to
- Mail From Address:
- Enter the email address you want to send from, such as
your-email@yourdomain.com. This should be a verified email address in SparkPost.
- Enter the email address you want to send from, such as
- Mail From Name:
- Enter the name you want your customers to see (e.g.,
Your Store Name).
- Enter the name you want your customers to see (e.g.,
- Mail Driver:
- Test Your Configuration
- After entering all the required information, click the Test button to verify that the connection works. This will send a test email through SparkPost.
- Save Your Settings
- Once the test is successful, click Save to apply the settings.
What to Do if You Encounter Issues #
- Verify Your SparkPost Account: Ensure that your SparkPost account is properly set up and that your sending domain is verified in SparkPost.
- Check API Key: Make sure the API Key is correctly entered and has sufficient permissions for sending emails.
- Monitor Your Sending Limits: SparkPost has limits on the number of emails you can send based on your plan, so monitor your usage if you are on a free plan.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to integrate SparkPost with your Shopibx store, enabling you to send transactional emails with confidence and ensure reliable email delivery to your customers.
4o mini
