Quick Start

The quickest path from zero to sending emails with TrackPost. These guides will have you sending your first email in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you’ll need:

• A TrackPost account (sign up at gotrackpost.com)
• An AWS account with SES access
• A verified domain for sending emails

Quick Start Guides

1. Send Your First Email

The fastest way to see TrackPost in action. Get your API key, make one API call, and watch your first email send.

Time: 5 minutes

2. Setup Your Workspace

Configure your account properly: connect AWS SES, verify your domain, and set up API keys for production.

Time: 15 minutes

Choose Your Integration Path

After the quick start, choose how you want to integrate TrackPost:

# Install the CLI
npm install -g @trackpost/cli

# Authenticate
trackpost auth login

# Send an email
trackpost send --to [email protected] --subject "Hello" --html "<h1>Hi!</h1>"

# Install the SDK
npm install trackpost

import { TrackPostClient } from 'trackpost';

const client = new TrackPostClient({ apiKey: 'tp_live_...' });

await client.emails.send({
  to: '[email protected]',
  from: '[email protected]',
  subject: 'Welcome!',
  html: '<h1>Welcome aboard!</h1>'
});

curl -X POST https://api.trackpost.de/v1/emails \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer tp_live_your_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "[email protected]",
    "from": "[email protected]",
    "subject": "Welcome!",
    "html": "<h1>Welcome aboard!</h1>"
  }'

Next Steps

Once you’ve sent your first email:

1. Set up email templates for consistent messaging
2. Configure webhooks for real-time event notifications
3. Enable tracking to monitor opens and clicks
4. Review deliverability best practices

Common Questions