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SendGrid SMTP Setup

SendGrid lets you configure SMTP to send email through your existing mail client. You need to authenticate with an API key instead of a password, then point your client at smtp.sendgrid.net.

Requirements for SendGrid SMTP Setup​

  • Need a SendGrid account with Mail send permission enabled on your API Key.
  • Domain DNS editing access for SPF/DKIM/DMARC configuration.
  • Outbound SMTP ports open: 25, 587, 2525 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL).
  • Ability to store your API key securely (env vars, vault, etc.).

SendGrid SMTP Server Settings​

  • SMTP Host: smtp.sendgrid.net
  • Ports: 25, 587, 2525 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL)
  • Encryption: STARTTLS (587/2525) or SSL (465)
  • Authentication: Required
  • Username: apikey (literal string "apikey")
  • Password: Your SendGrid API key

Generating Your SendGrid API Key​

  1. After login to your SendGrid Dashboard, navigate to Settings > API Keys.
  2. Click on Create API Key.
  3. Give it an identical name (e.g., "Orkap Relay Key") and allow Mail send permission.
  4. Copy this generated key - this is your SMTP Password.

Verifying Domain Authentication​

  1. Log in to your SendGrid Dashboard, then navigate to Settings > Sender authentication.
  2. Under Domain Authentication, follow the Wizard to add the provided DNS records (SPF and DKIM).
  3. Wait for the DNS update for SendGrid to verify.

That's all about the SendGrid SMTP configuration for the Orkap mailbox. If you still face any problem, feel free to get in touch with us and we will try our best to assist you.