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Understand the Different Email Setup Options in SocialLadder

Understand the available email sending options in SocialLadder and when to use each one.

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Written by Marshall
Updated over 4 weeks ago

Introduction

  • Purpose: This article outlines the available email setup options in SocialLadder.

  • Context:

    • SocialLadder uses automated emails to communicate with ambassadors—for onboarding, application acceptance, direct invites, reward redemptions, and more. Learn More.

    • The recommended setup is Option 1 – using your own domain with DNS authentication. This ensures the best deliverability, maintains a fully branded ambassador experience, and unlocks advanced features like the Email Center.

    • The Email Center feature allows sending emails to ambassadors about news, events, or any other topic. Emails can be sent immediately or scheduled for a future date.


Option 1: Send Emails Using Your Domain via DNS Authentication

You can configure your DNS to allow SocialLadder to send emails on your behalf using your domain.

Best for: Brands that want all system-generated emails to come from a branded email address.

Key Benefits:

  • Branded sender email improves trust

  • Improves deliverability and reduces the risk of emails going to spam

  • Consistent identity across all ambassador communications

  • Enables SocialLadder’s Email Center Feature for ambassador communication ​

How to Set It Up:

  • You will need to identify the person within your company who manages the DNS provider so they can setup the DNS records to your domain. Read More: Setting Up Domain Authentication for Email Sending

  • Please Reach out to the Implementation Specialist to set up this option.


Option 2: Integrate with Klaviyo for Marketing Emails

Integrating Klaviyo with SocialLadder lets you sync ambassador data and send emails directly from Klaviyo, using its segmentation and automation features.

Best for: Brands already using Klaviyo and looking to centralize marketing and ambassador emails in one system.

Key Benefits:

  • Use your existing marketing platform and branding

  • Leverage Klaviyo’s flows, campaigns, and analytics

  • More control over design

How to Set It Up:


Option 3: Send Emails Using SocialLadder’s Default Domain

By default, SocialLadder sends automated platform emails using the domain socialladder@rkiapps.com. The "From Name" shown in the ambassador’s inbox will match your ambassador program’s name, helping maintain brand recognition.

Display Example:

Best for: Fast setup and clients who don’t need branded email addresses.

Key Benefits:

  • No configuration needed

  • Emails automatically sent from the platform triggers

  • Reliable deliverability managed by SocialLadder

Limitations:

  • Emails don’t come from your brand’s domain

  • Limited to automated triggers

  • No Access to Email Center Feature

How to Setup:

  • No setup required - It is ready to use


Summary Comparison

Option

Best For

Setup Level

Branded Domain?

Option 1: Custom Domain Auth (Recommended)

Branded system emails, best deliverability, and Email Center access

Advanced

Option 2: SocialLadder Domain

Fast start, no IT support

None

Option 3: Klaviyo Integration

Marketing automation, data sync

Moderate

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