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:
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Active Email API Subscription
- Valid Email API account with an active subscription
- Learn more: Email API pricing and subscriptions
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Cakemail Account
- Username and password for authentication
- Sign up at cakemail.com
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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
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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:
- REST API: Sending Emails via REST API
- SMTP: Sending Emails via SMTP
- Quick Reference: Email API Reference
Support
For issues or questions:
- Review the Cakemail Email API documentation
- Explore the Email API product page
- Contact Cakemail support at support@cakemail.com
- Check the Status Page