Setting Up Amazon SES API for Dify
Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cost-effective email service designed for developers who need to send transactional or marketing emails. Integrating SES with Dify, an AI-powered platform, can enhance email automation and deliverability. Below is a step-by-step guide to setting up Amazon SES API for Dify.
Prerequisites
- An active AWS account.
- Access to AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management).
- A verified domain or email address in Amazon SES.
- Dify account with API access permissions.
Step 1: Configure Amazon SES
- Log in to AWS Console: Navigate to the Amazon SES dashboard.
- Verify Domain or Email:
- Under Identity Management, select Domains or Email Addresses.
- Click Verify a New Domain or Verify a New Email Address and follow the prompts.
- Request Production Access (if needed):
- New SES accounts start in sandbox mode. Submit a request to move to production for higher sending limits.
Step 2: Create IAM User and Permissions
- Go to IAM Console: Navigate to IAM.
- Create a New User:
- Click Users > Add User.
- Provide a username (e.g.,
DifySESUser
) and select Programmatic access.
- Attach Policies:
- Search for
AmazonSESFullAccess
and attach it to the user. - For tighter security, create a custom policy with only necessary permissions:
{ "Version": "2012-10-17", "Statement": [ { "Effect": "Allow", "Action": [ "ses:SendEmail", "ses:SendRawEmail" ], "Resource": "*" } ] }
- Search for
- Save Credentials: Note the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for Dify integration.
Step 3: Configure Dify with SES API
- Log in to Dify: Navigate to your Dify dashboard.
- Locate Email Settings:
- Go to Integrations or Email Configuration.
- Enter SES Credentials:
- Provider: Select Amazon SES.
- AWS Access Key ID: Paste the IAM user’s access key.
- AWS Secret Access Key: Paste the secret key.
- Region: Specify the AWS region (e.g.,
us-east-1
).
- Test Configuration:
- Send a test email to verify the setup.
Step 4: Monitor and Optimize
- SES Dashboard: Track sends, bounces, and complaints.
- Dify Logs: Check for failed email attempts.
- Feedback Loops: Set up SNS notifications for bounces/complaints.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
---|---|
Emails not sending | Verify IAM permissions and SES sandbox mode. |
Authentication errors | Double-check AWS credentials and region. |
High bounce rate | Ensure recipient emails are valid and verified. |
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