Connecting SMTP Providers
EMAIL SYSTEM Connecting SMTP Providers SMTP Provider Integration Overview SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) providers handle the actual delivery of your emails.
Lead Fuel CRM supports multiple SMTP providers including Mailgun, SendGrid, and Amazon SES.
Choosing the right provider depends on your email volume, budget, and required features.
Comparing SMTP Providers Setting Up Mailgun Mailgun is a popular choice for lead-focused businesses.
It offers excellent deliverability, detailed APIs, and transparent pricing.
Step 1: Visit mailgun.com and create a free account Step 2: Verify your email address and domain Step 3: In your Mailgun dashboard, go to Sending > Domain Settings Step 4: Note your domain name (e.g., mg.yourdomain.com) Step 5: Copy your API Key from Settings > API Security > Private API Key Step 6: In Lead Fuel CRM, go to Settings > Email Configuration > Provider Setup Step 7: Select "Mailgun" from the provider dropdown Step 8: Paste your domain and API key Step 9: Click "Test Connection" to verify Step 10: Set Mailgun as your default provider Tip: Mailgun offers a sandbox domain for testing before using your real domain.
Use this to test your integration without affecting your sender reputation.
Setting Up SendGrid SendGrid is ideal if you need advanced email marketing features and detailed analytics built into the platform.