How to Set Up Mailgun for Transactional Email in Drupal

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SendGrid and MailGun on the computer screen

John Picozzi provides a practical guide for replacing SendGrid with Mailgun after SendGrid ended its free plan. He walks through domain verification, DNS configuration, and Drupal integration using the Mailgun module and Composer. The article targets low-volume email users seeking a simple, cost-free setup.

He notes that Mailgun must be set as the default mail system in Drupal or emails will not send. A helpful reminder is included about securing your API key since Drupal stores it in configuration files. John also mentions an open issue for Key module integration, suggesting a contribution opportunity.

The article is clear, detailed, and grounded in real use. Developers using DDEV and Git will appreciate the practical deployment workflow. It is a solid reference for those managing transactional email on Drupal with minimal overhead.

Reference: Drupal + Mailgun: A Simple Setup for Transactional Email by John Picozzi

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