Cakemail
Email API

Getting started with Email API

Cakemail's Email API enables you to seamlessly integrate email functionality into your applications. Whether you prefer RESTful HTTP endpoints or standard SMTP, we provide both methods with industry-leading deliverability.

Why Use Cakemail's Email API?

  • Industry-leading deliverability: Benefit from managed deliverability and expert guidance
  • Developer-friendly: Clear documentation and easy integration
  • Scalable infrastructure: Multi-tenant support that grows with your needs
  • Real-time analytics: Track delivery performance and engagement
  • Canadian data storage: Your data stays in Canada

Choosing Your Integration Method

Cakemail Email API offers two integration methods to fit your development workflow:

REST API

Direct HTTP calls for maximum control and flexibility.

Best for:

  • Applications that need programmatic control
  • Custom integrations requiring full API features
  • Modern web applications and microservices
  • Systems requiring detailed delivery status tracking

Get started: Sending Emails via REST API

SMTP

Standard email protocol that works with existing SMTP clients.

Best for:

  • Legacy applications already using SMTP
  • Quick migrations from other email providers
  • Applications with established SMTP libraries
  • Minimal code changes to existing systems

Get started: Sending Emails via SMTP

Prerequisites

Before sending emails with either method, you'll need:

  1. Active Email API Subscription

  2. Cakemail Account

    • Username and password for authentication
    • Sign up at cakemail.com

  3. Verified Sender Email Address

    • Register your sender email in your Cakemail account
    • Complete email verification process
    • Authenticate your domain with SPF/DKIM records
    • Brand your tracking domain on your proper domain

  4. List ID

    • Required for contact management and compliance
    • Find your default list ID or create a new list
    • Used for bounce handling and unsubscribes

Learn more: Authenticating Domains

Pricing

Cakemail offers transparent, scalable pricing:

  • 35,000 free monthly email credits to get started
  • $50/month for the first 100,000 emails
  • Volume pricing decreases as you scale

Learn more about Email API pricing

Next Steps

Choose your integration method to continue:

Support

For issues or questions:

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