Xano - Sendgrid Email Extension Demo

Hey there! In this guide, we'll walk through how to easily integrate SendGrid with your Xano account to send emails from your web or mobile applications. Let's get started!

Step 1: Install the SendGrid Extension

First things first, head over to the Xano Marketplace and install the SendGrid extension. Once installed, you'll see a prompt asking you to configure the extension.

Step 2: Configure the SendGrid Extension

Click the button to open the configuration window. Here, you'll need to provide two pieces of information:

1. SendGrid From Email: Enter the email address you want to use as the "From" address when sending emails.
2. SendGrid API Key: You'll need to create an API key from your SendGrid account.

To get your SendGrid API key, follow these steps:

1. Sign up for a free SendGrid account (if you don't have one already).
2. Log in to your SendGrid dashboard and navigate to Settings > API Keys.
3. Click Create API Key in the top-right corner.
4. Provide a name for your API key (e.g., "Xano Integration") and select the appropriate access level. For testing purposes, you can grant full access.
5. Click Create & View to generate the API key.
6. Copy the API key and paste it into the Xano configuration window.

Once you've entered the SendGrid From Email and API Key, click Update. The prompt should turn green, indicating that the extension is successfully configured.

Step 3: Test the SendGrid Integration

To test the integration, open the SendGrid demo page by clicking the corresponding button in the Xano dashboard.

On the demo page, you'll be prompted to enter your Xano Base URL. Here's how to find it:

1. In your Xano dashboard, navigate to the API section.
2. Locate the API group created for the SendGrid extension.
3. Click on the API group to expand it.
4. On the right side, you'll see the Base Request URL. Click the copy button to copy the URL.
5. Paste the copied URL into the demo page's input field and click Update Settings.

Now you can compose a test email by filling in the recipient's email address, subject, and body. Click Send Test Email, and you should receive the email in your inbox shortly!

Congratulations! You've successfully integrated SendGrid with Xano and can now send emails from your applications without writing a single line of code.

Next Steps

With the SendGrid integration set up, you can start incorporating email functionality into your Xano applications. Here are a few ideas:

• Send transactional emails (e.g., password resets, order confirmations) directly from your app.
• Set up automated email campaigns or newsletters.
• Implement email notifications for important events or updates.

The possibilities are endless! Explore the SendGrid documentation and Xano's resources to unlock even more powerful use cases.

Happy coding (or should we say, happy no-coding)!