beltoftnet

<p>API Mailer for AWS SES replaces <code>wp_mail()</code> with a direct Amazon SES API integration (SendRawEmail). There is no SMTP layer or PHPMailer handoff in the critical path, reducing overhead and improving reliability.</p>
<p>The plugin focuses on correctness, performance, and operational clarity:<br />
– Direct AWS SigV4 signed requests to SES<br />
– Minimal overhead in the <code>wp_mail()</code> hook<br />
– Optional background queue with Action Scheduler or wp_cron fallback<br />
– Optional logging via WooCommerce logger or PHP error_log<br />
– Clean, PSR-4 structured codebase</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ol>
<li>Direct SES API (SendRawEmail) integration — no SMTP required.</li>
<li>Background sending queue with Action Scheduler or wp_cron fallback.</li>
<li>Tiny-args queueing with job IDs to keep cron payloads small and private.</li>
<li>Configurable rate limiting per second to stay under SES send rate.</li>
<li>From/Reply-To handling with optional forced From and custom X-* headers.</li>
<li>Test tab to send a test email and a Status tab to fetch SES GetSendQuota.</li>
<li>Logging via WooCommerce logger or PHP error_log, disabled by default.</li>
<li>Credentials from wp-config (constants) or saved settings.</li>
<li>Lightweight, minimal I/O, no Composer dependency.</li>
<li>Uninstall cleanup toggle to remove settings and queued jobs on deletion.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Why It’s High Performance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Avoids SMTP for the send path; uses PHPMailer only for MIME construction, then sends via SES API directly.</li>
<li>Background queue returns control to the request immediately when enabled.</li>
<li>Job payloads are stored server-side and referenced by a small <code>job_id</code> to avoid large serialized cron arguments.</li>
<li>Logging is optional and disabled by default to keep I/O low.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Configuration</h3>
<h3>Credentials in wp-config (recommended)</h3>
<p>Define the following constants above “That’s all, stop editing!” in <code>wp-config.php</code>, then enable “Read AWS credentials from wp-config” in the plugin settings.</p>
<pre><code>define('SES_MAILER_ACCESS_KEY', 'YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_ID');
define('SES_MAILER_SECRET_KEY', 'YOUR_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY');
define('SES_MAILER_REGION', 'us-east-1');
</code></pre>
<p>When this mode is enabled, the Access Key, Secret, and Region fields are cleared, disabled, and ignored.</p>
<h3>Background Sending</h3>
<ul>
<li>When enabled, emails are queued and sent out of band by Action Scheduler if available, or by wp_cron as a fallback.</li>
<li>The plugin stores the full email payload in an option keyed by <code>ses_mailer_job_{uuid}</code> (autoload = no) and schedules a tiny cron/action with only <code>job_id</code>.</li>
<li>Retries: up to 3 total attempts with exponential backoff (60s, then 120s).</li>
<li>For consistent cron execution on low-traffic sites, configure a real system cron to call <code>wp-cron.php</code> regularly.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Rate Limiting</h3>
<ul>
<li>A per-email pause is applied based on the configured send rate to avoid exceeding SES limits.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Logging</h3>
<ul>
<li>When enabled, log entries route to WooCommerce Status <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Logs (source: api-mailer-for-aws-ses) if WooCommerce is active, or to the PHP error log otherwise.</li>
<li>Logging is disabled by default. Uncheck “Disable logging” in settings to enable.</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<ul>
<li>This plugin connects to Amazon Simple Email Service (AWS SES) at <code>https://email.{region}.amazonaws.com</code> to send email and to fetch sending quotas.</li>
<li>Data sent on each email: recipients, subject, message body, headers, attachments, and your AWS access key ID (signed via AWS SigV4); required to deliver the email.</li>
<li>Data sent when checking quotas: your AWS access key ID and a signed request; no recipient data is sent.</li>
<li>Service terms: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/ — Privacy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/</li>
</ul>
<h3>Translations</h3>
<ul>
<li>Text domain: <code>api-mailer-for-aws-ses</code></li>
<li>Translation template: <code>languages/api-mailer-for-aws-ses.pot</code></li>
<li>Example: Danish <code>languages/api-mailer-for-aws-ses-da_DK.po</code> (compile to <code>.mo</code> for runtime)</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the Author</h3>
<p>API Mailer for AWS SES is built and maintained by <a href="https://beltoft.net" rel="nofollow ugc">beltoft.net</a>.</p>


API Mailer for AWS SES

Amazon SES API mailer for WordPress that bypasses SMTP and sends via the SES SendRawEmail API with a lightweight, high‑performance design.

YayCommerce

<p><strong>Send WordPress emails through Amazon SES server using YaySMTP</strong></p>
<p><strong>Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)</strong> is a versatile mail service provider. It is a powerhouse for sending emails, but tapping into its full potential within WordPress can be tricky… until now!</p>
<p>Introducing YaySMTP, your seamless bridge between <strong>Amazon SES and WordPress</strong> for turbocharged email delivery.</p>
<p>It costs nothing to connect with AWS / Amazon SES.</p>
<p>YaySMTP for WP SES comes without baffling configuration options. Any WordPress beginner can set it up successfully.</p>
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<p>Moreover, this WP SES plugin provides advanced options that you can’t find in other Amazon SES SMTP free plugins.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Easy to set up</strong>: Clear interface and simple user experience. </li>
<li><strong>Boosted deliverability</strong>: Experience lightning-fast email sending and enhanced reliability—no more frustrating delays.</li>
<li><strong>Email log</strong>: Set time frame for auto-delete, show/hide columns.</li>
<li><strong>Email actions</strong>: Display, search, view, and delete emails easily.</li>
<li><strong>Send test email</strong>: One click to send an email for testing.</li>
<li><strong>Compact UI</strong>: Do everything without leaving the page or browser tab.</li>
<li><strong>Detailed tracking</strong>: Monitor email performance like a pro with comprehensive analytics and insights into opens, clicks, senders, etc.</li>
<li><strong>Export/Import</strong>: Quickly export your CSV files to reserve the email sending history.</li>
</ul>
<h3>⚡️ HOW IT WORKS</h3>
<p>YaySMTP plugin makes Amazon SES server and your WordPress site become friends very quickly.</p>
<p>To enable SES SMTP for your WordPress emails, you will need to register an <a href="https://portal.aws.amazon.com/billing/signup#/start" rel="nofollow ugc">AWS account</a>.</p>
<p>Amazon’s SMTP service provider offers an affordable Pay-as-you-go plan, if not the best and cheapest.</p>
<p>The configuration process is easy. Just follow our <a href="https://yaycommerce.gitbook.io/yaysmtp/how-to-set-up-smtps/how-to-connect-amazon-ses" rel="nofollow ugc">WP SES documentation</a>, and it takes you only a few minutes.</p>
<p>If you want hands-free setup support, just buy <a href="https://yaycommerce.com/yaysmtp-wordpress-mail-smtp/" rel="nofollow ugc">YaySMTP</a> and let us handle all the config. Our team is always ready to help you unleash the full power of WordPress SMTP and Amazon SES.</p>
<h3>🎏 Supported Themes and Plugins</h3>
<ul>
<li>Complete compatibility with all themes, page builders, and major plugins.</li>
<li>Perfect with <a href="https://yaycommerce.com/yaymail-woocommerce-email-customizer/" rel="nofollow ugc">YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer</a> plugin.</li>
</ul>
<h3>📝 Documentation and Support</h3>
<p>If you’re having issues, do let us know, and we’ll be <a href="https://yaycommerce.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">happy to help</a>.</p>


SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP


This plugin works great to connect your site to Amazon SES for sending emails. It uses the AWS API to connect and send email which is much better than just using a regular SMTP plugin with the AWS SMTP credentials. 



It's easy to set up and keeps a log of all outbound emails. The developers are very helpful and responsive and quickly resolve any issues. 


Great plugin

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Send WordPress emails through Amazon SES server using YaySMTP

API Mailer for AWS SES vs SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP