Getting started with EmailConnect
Getting started with EmailConnect
Welcome to EmailConnect! This guide will help you get up and running with email processing in just a few minutes.
What is EmailConnect?
EmailConnect is a service that converts incoming emails into webhook calls, allowing you to process emails programmatically in your applications. It's perfect for:
- Customer support systems
- Order processing workflows
- Newsletter management
- Automated email responses
- Integration with existing business systems
Quick setup process
1. Create your account
If you haven't already, sign up for a free account. The free plan includes:
- 100 emails per month
- 1 domain
- 3 aliases
- 2 webhooks
2. Add your domain
- Go to the Domains section in your dashboard
- Click Add Domain
- Enter your domain name (e.g.,
yourdomain.com
) - Follow the DNS configuration instructions
3. Configure DNS records
You'll need to add these DNS records to your domain:
Type: MX
Name: @
Value: mx.emailconnect.eu
Priority: 10
Type: TXT
Name: @
Value: v=spf1 include:emailconnect.eu ~all
4. Create an alias
- Go to the Aliases section
- Click Create Alias
- Choose your domain
- Set up your email pattern (e.g.,
support@yourdomain.com
) - Configure your webhook URL
5. Test your setup
Send a test email to your alias and check your webhook endpoint to see the processed email data.
Next steps
- Set up webhooks to process incoming emails
- Configure aliases for different email addresses
- Learn about email processing options
Need help?
If you run into any issues, contact our support team at support@emailconnect.eu.