
How do I get started?
- Verify the email address in the Emails tab
- Tell Hercules what emails you want to send from within your app
e.g.
Send a welcome email to the user when they sign up. Send it from hello@mycompany.com - It just works!
What are common use cases for sending emails from within my app?
- Welcome emails when a new user signs up
- Form submissions
- Invoices for a purchase
- Order confirmations after a purchase
- Account alerts like login from a new device
How do I verify my email address?
- Go to the Emails tab
- Input the email address you want to send from.
- Click the verification link we send to that email
How do I verify my domain?
- Go to the Emails tab
- Input the domain you want to send from.
- Follow the instructions to add the DNS records to your domain’s nameservers
FAQ
Can I customize how my emails look?
Can I customize how my emails look?
Yes. Ask Hercules to update the design of your emails. You can change colors, layout, logo, and
content by describing what you want.
What happens if an email fails to deliver?
What happens if an email fails to deliver?
Failed emails show up as bounced in the Emails tab with a reason. Hercules stops sending to
addresses that permanently bounce to protect your sender reputation.
What is the difference between verifying an email and a domain?
What is the difference between verifying an email and a domain?
Verifying an email address lets you send from that specific email address. Verifying a domain lets
you send from any email address on that domain. Email verification is faster (click a link), while
domain verification requires adding CNAME records to your DNS.
Is there a limit on how many emails I can send?
Is there a limit on how many emails I can send?
Yes, your plan determines your monthly email limit.
- Free: 100 emails / month
- Pro: 10,000 emails / month
- Business: 100,000 emails / month
Do I need a separate email service like SendGrid or Mailgun?
Do I need a separate email service like SendGrid or Mailgun?
No. Hercules Emails handles everything. No external provider or API key is required.