Getting started
How it works
SendStreak is an email framework that wraps around your own email server or service. You provide the email infrastructure - SendStreak adds templates, automations, analytics, and audience management on top.
Because you own the email server, you own the reputation and keep costs low. SendStreak drives your server and handles everything else.
Creating a workspace
Sign up at sendstreak.com and create an account. A workspace is created automatically, named after you (e.g. “Jane’s workspace”).
Your workspace comes pre-loaded with:
- A sample welcome email template
- A sample automation (disabled by default)
- Five default announcement topics
Sandbox mode
New accounts start in sandbox mode - no email server is configured yet. A banner at the top of the app prompts you to verify your email address. Once verified, sandbox mode is unlocked.
In sandbox mode, you can send emails only to yourself and verified team members. Emails are sent through SendStreak’s own infrastructure with a fixed sender address. This lets you explore all features before connecting your own server.
Onboarding steps
The Account overview page shows onboarding widgets that guide you through two steps:
1. Send your first email
Click Send to receive the sample welcome email in your inbox.
2. Use variables through code
View code examples in multiple languages (cURL, Node.js, Java, PHP, Python) that demonstrate how to send emails via the API with template variables. Copy the code or click Run to send a test email with your name as a variable.
Once both steps are complete, you can hide the onboarding. To re-open it, use the link at the bottom of the overview page.
Connecting an email server
To send emails to your full audience, add an email server under Settings → Email servers.
SendStreak connects to any SMTP-compatible email server or service. Pre-filled configuration presets are available for AWS SES, Gmail, Mailchimp (Mandrill), Postmark, and TurboSMTP.
Once connected, your account exits sandbox mode.
For setup instructions, see Email servers and Common SMTP configurations.
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