To integrate Amazon SES with Inbox Monster, you'll need to have the ability to create custom AWS Access Keys for the Amazon SES API.
Navigate to IAM Dashboard within the AWS Environment
In IAM, navigate to "Users" in the left side navigation pane
Select a User with SES Permissions
Then, within the the SES User's AWS dashboard, navigate to Security Credentials via the username drop down menu.
From there, select Create Access Key
Note: Root user access keys are not recommended due to permission boundaries.
If prompted to select a "Use Case", select Third Party Service
Below are the Permission Policies to apply via Identity and Access Management (IAM).
*Can be copied for convenience
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Sid": "AllowSESSendEmail",
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"ses:SendEmail",
"ses:SendRawEmail"
],
"Resource": "*"
},
{
"Sid": "AllowSESListIdentities",
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"ses:ListIdentities",
"ses:ListVerifiedEmailAddresses",
],
"Resource": "*"
}
]
}
Upon key creation with above permissions, you'll be able to access both the Access Key and Secret Access Key. These values will be used to integrate with Inbox Monster.
Within the Inbox Monster platform, navigate to the Gear Icon > Setup and Integrations > Integrations, and select Amazon SES.
You'll be presented with a pop-up window that enables the entry of API Key (Access Key), Secret (Secret Access Key, 40 characters), and preferred Region.
Now click Add Integration and you'll be able to use the Amazon SES / Inbox Monster integration. The integration can be accessed via the "Play Button" that now appears at the top of the Inbox Monster platform.
Select Amazon SES as the mail provider, if prompted, then fill in the following details for your inbox placement test deployment:
Sending Address (and select domain)
Friendly From
Subject Line
Content (supports HTML entry)
Optional: Set a Schedule for ongoing placement tests at a preferred interval
Click Run Monster Test to deploy your campaign and begin the schedule, if a schedule is being used.
Your campaign will begin sending very shortly, and the results will be available for review within the Delivery > Campaigns view. If a schedule was set, ongoing Inbox Placement testing will occur at the specified interval.
Congratulations! You're now integrated with Amazon SES! Please feel free to reach out to the Inbox Monster team if you have any questions about the above process - we're here to help!
If you'd like more information about Inbox Placement tests, check out our overview article here: