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Setting up SendGrid requires three main steps: Registering your account, Authenticating your domain, and Generating an API key. Follow this guide to complete each stage.

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1. Register for SendGrid Account

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Go to the Sign-Up Page

Visit SendGrid Sign-Up. Choose Domain Authentication (recommended for businesses).
2

Create Your Account

Enter your name, company name, email, and password. Agree to the terms and click Create Account.
3

Confirm Your Email

Check your inbox for a SendGrid verification email. Click the verification link to activate your account.
4

Log In to Dashboard

After confirming, log in at SendGrid Dashboard. You’re now ready to set up domain authentication.
Additional articles: Official: How to Create a SendGrid Account

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2. Authenticate Your Domain

Domain authentication ensures your emails are trusted and not flagged as spam. It also removes the “via sendgrid.net” label from your messages.
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Navigate to Sender Authentication

In the left sidebar, go to Settings → Sender Authentication.
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Start Domain Authentication

Click Get Started under Domain Authentication. Enter your domain name (e.g., yourcompany.com).
3

Select DNS Host

Choose your DNS provider (e.g., Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Google Domains). If not listed, select Other Host (Manual Setup).
4

Add DNS Records

SendGrid will generate CNAME records. Copy and paste these into your DNS provider’s settings. Wait up to 24–48 hours for propagation.
5

Verify Domain

Go back to the SendGrid dashboard and click Verify. Once successful, your domain will show as Authenticated.

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3. Generate an API Key

An API key is required for integration with applications (e.g., CRMs, servers, or custom apps).
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Go to API Keys

From the left sidebar, click Settings → API Keys.
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Create API Key

Click Create API Key and give it a clear name (e.g., “Production Mail”).
3

Set Permissions

  • Full Access: Grants all permissions (not recommended unless required). - Restricted Access: Recommended — select only what you need, e.g., Mail Send. - Read Access: View-only.
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Save the Key

Click Create & View. Copy the key immediately (example: SG.xxxxx.yyyyy). Store it securely in environment variables or a secret manager.

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4. Connect SendGrid to BeRocker

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Open BeRocker Dashboard

Log in to your BeRocker Dashboard.
2

Go to Integrations

Navigate to Settings → Integrations from the sidebar menu.
3

Configure SendGrid

Locate the SendGrid integration item. Click Configure to open the setup window.
4

Add API Key

Paste your generated SendGrid API key into the API Key field. Set the status to Active.
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Apply Changes

Click Apply to save your configuration. Your BeRocker system will now send emails using your authenticated SendGrid account.

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