Integrating SendGrid with Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide
Naveen Valecha, in a blog post published by Morpht, provides a step-by-step guide on integrating SendGrid with a Drupal website using the SendGrid Mailer module. The post outlines the advantages of SendGrid, including improved email deliverability, detailed analytics, API and SMTP support, and compliance with authentication protocols such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
The guide details the installation process using Composer or the Drupal admin panel, configuring the module with a SendGrid API key, and setting SendGrid as the default mail system for handling system emails. It also explains how to send a test email, verify mail logs in SendGrid’s Activity Feed, and leverage advanced features such as dynamic templates and tracking. Additionally, the post presents a real-world use case of a government client that improved email tracking and communication workflows after integrating SendGrid. The article concludes by emphasizing the benefits of using SendGrid Mailer for enhanced email reliability and performance in Drupal websites.