How to configure sendgrid smtp
- George Apostolov
How to configure sendgrid smtp: step-by-step guide
Head over to Settings in the left sidebar, and select API Keys
Click on the Create API Key button.
Give a Name to your API key and keep the access as Full Access.
Save this key; you won't be shown this again.
Now, lets Create sender identity.
Enter sender identity and click on Create.
Next, you need to enter the SMTP information wherever you plan to use it (Eg. email marketing platform, E-commerce platform etc) SMTP server - smtp.sendgrid.net Username- apikey Port number: 587 Password: <the API key you generated earlier>
Head over to your email and verify the sender.
Quick answer: To configure SendGrid SMTP, head to Settings, create and save a Full Access API key, create a sender identity, verify it via email, and enter the SMTP server, username, port number, and your generated API key into your platform.
About this SendGrid tutorial
Set up SendGrid SMTP by creating an API key, establishing a sender identity, and entering your server details into your chosen platform. This guide shows how to configure sendgrid smtp in 8 steps, starting with "Head over to Settings in the left sidebar, and select API Keys" and finishing with "Head over to your email and verify the sender". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SendGrid interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to configure sendgrid smtp?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SendGrid data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SendGrid. Related guides: How to create contact list in sendgrid, How to Create a Plain Text Version of SendGrid Emails and How to create a sender identity on sendgrid. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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