1. Navigate to https://relay.dotcloud.red/auth/sign-up
2. Complete the registration form with your business details
3. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox
4. Log in to your new dotCLOUD Relay dashboard at https://relay.dotcloud.red/auth/login

1. From your dashboard, navigate to the Pricing or Billing section
2. Review the available plans and select the one that matches your email volume needs
3. If you're on a free trial, you can explore the service before committing to a paid plan
4. Enter your payment information (if applicable)

Retrieve Your SMTP Credentials

1. In your dashboard, navigate to Settings or SMTP Configuration
2. Note your unique SMTP credentials:
   • SMTP Server: [Provided in dashboard]
   • Port: 587
   • Username: Your account-specific username
   • Password: Your secure SMTP password or API key
   • Encryption: [TLS/STARTTLS/SSL]

Configure Your Application

Update your application's email settings with the dotCLOUD Relay SMTP credentials. Here are examples for common scenarios:

Example: WordPress SMTP Plugin

SMTP Host: [Provided in dashboard]
SMTP Port: 587
Encryption: TLS
Authentication: Yes
Username: [your-username]
Password: [your-password]

Example: Custom Application (Python)

import smtplib
from email.mime.text import MIMEText

smtp_server = "[Provided in dashboard]"
port = 587
sender = "your-email@yourdomain.com"
password = "[your-password]"

msg = MIMEText("Test email body")
msg['Subject'] = "Test Email"
msg['From'] = sender
msg['To'] = "recipient@example.com"

with smtplib.SMTP(smtp_server, port) as server:
    server.starttls()
    server.login(sender, password)
    server.send_message(msg)

Example: .NET Application (C#)

using System.Net;
using System.Net.Mail;

var smtpClient = new SmtpClient("[Provided in dashboard]")
{
    Port = 587,
    Credentials = new NetworkCredential("[your-username]", "[your-password]"),
    EnableSsl = true,
};

var mailMessage = new MailMessage
{
    From = new MailAddress("your-email@yourdomain.com"),
    Subject = "Test Email",
    Body = "Test email body",
    IsBodyHtml = false,
};
mailMessage.To.Add("recipient@example.com");

smtpClient.Send(mailMessage);

To maximize deliverability and ensure emails are sent from your domain:

1. Navigate to Domain Settings in your dashboard
2. Add your sending domain (e.g., yourdomain.com)
3. Follow the instructions to add DNS records:
   • SPF Record: Add the provided TXT record to authorize dotCLOUD Relay
   • DKIM Record: Add the DKIM signature record for email authentication
   • DMARC Record: Configure your DMARC policy (optional but recommended)
4. Click Verify Domain to confirm the DNS records are correctly configured
5. Wait for verification (typically 5-60 minutes depending on DNS propagation)

1. From your dashboard, navigate to Test Email or Send Test
2. Enter a recipient email address (use your own email for testing)
3. Click Send Test Email
4. Check your inbox to confirm delivery
5. Review the delivery status in your dashboard

Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard provides real-time insights into your email activity:

• Total Emails Sent: Track your usage against your plan limits
• Delivery Rate: Monitor successful deliveries
• Bounce Rate: Identify delivery issues
• Recent Activity: View your latest email sends

Email Logs

Access detailed logs for troubleshooting:

1. Navigate to Logs or Email History
2. Filter by date, recipient, status, or subject
3. Click on individual emails to view detailed delivery information

Security Recommendations

1. Rotate Credentials Regularly: Change your SMTP password periodically
2. Restrict IP Access: Use IP whitelisting if available
3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Protect your dashboard access
4. Monitor for Unauthorized Access: Review login activity regularly

Scaling Your Usage

As your email volume grows:

1. Monitor your usage in the dashboard
2. Upgrade your plan before reaching limits to avoid service interruption
3. Contact sales for custom enterprise plans with higher volumes

Integrating with CRM Systems

dotCLOUD Relay works seamlessly with popular CRM platforms including:

• Salesforce
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• HubSpot
• Zoho CRM

Integrating with E-commerce Platforms

Send transactional emails from your online store:

• Shopify
• WooCommerce
• Magento
• BigCommerce

Integrating with Marketing Automation

Enhance your marketing campaigns with reliable email delivery:

• Mailchimp
• ActiveCampaign
• Marketo
• Pardot

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