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Connect SendGrid and describe the email flow you want in chat. Rocket generates the complete sending logic: templates, API calls, event tracking, and delivery management.
SendGrid excels at high-volume sending and marketing campaigns. For simpler developer-focused transactional email, Resend may be a lighter option.

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What you can do

Transactional emails

Password resets, order confirmations, invoices, and account verification emails triggered by user actions.

Marketing campaigns

Promotional emails, product announcements, and seasonal campaigns to segmented audiences.

Dynamic email templates

Reusable templates with personalized fields like names, order numbers, and custom data.

Analytics and delivery tracking

Track open rates, click rates, bounces, and delivery status for every email you send.

Newsletter signup and delivery

Collect subscriber emails and send regular newsletters with rich content.

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Before you connect

You need your API key from the SendGrid Dashboard.

Create or copy your SendGrid API key
Never paste your SendGrid API key directly into chat. Always use the secure connection popup. If your key has been exposed, revoke it from SendGrid Settings and create a new one.
SendGrid requires domain authentication or single-sender verification before you can send emails. Complete this in SendGrid Settings > Sender Authentication before connecting.

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Connect SendGrid

You can connect from two places - both open the same popup.Option 1: From chatType a prompt that mentions SendGrid - for example, Connect SendGrid and send an order confirmation email when a user completes checkout. Rocket detects the intent and shows a Connect button inline. Click it and the popup opens.
SendGrid connection prompt in the Rocket chat panel.SendGrid connection prompt in the Rocket chat panel.
Option 2: From the Connectors tabClick the ... button in the preview toolbar, then select Connectors.
Toolbar dropdown with Connectors option highlighted.Toolbar dropdown with Connectors option highlighted.
Click the SendGrid card, then click Connect.
Connectors panel showing the SendGrid card with a Connect button.Connectors panel showing the SendGrid card with a Connect button.
After clicking ConnectA popup opens. Paste your API key, then click Save. A green dot appears next to SendGrid when the connection is active.
SendGrid API key input popup.SendGrid API key input popup.
Update or disconnectGo to Connectors > SendGrid. Update your key or click Disconnect to remove the integration.
SendGrid integration showing connected state with a Disconnect button.SendGrid integration showing connected state with a Disconnect button.

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Example prompts

Use casePrompt
Order confirmationSend an order confirmation email through SendGrid when a user completes checkout. Include order total and items.
Password resetAdd a forgot-password flow that sends a reset link via SendGrid with a 15-minute expiration.
Welcome emailSend a welcome email through SendGrid when a new user signs up, with a getting-started guide.
Marketing campaignBuild an admin page where I can compose and send a marketing email to a SendGrid contact list.
Weekly digestSend a weekly digest email every Monday with the user's activity summary from the past week.
Abandoned cartSend an abandoned cart reminder email 2 hours after a user leaves items in their cart.
Invoice emailGenerate a PDF invoice and email it through SendGrid after each successful Stripe payment.
Re-engagementSend a re-engagement email to users who have not logged in for 30 days.
Event invitationSend an event invitation email with RSVP buttons that update the user's response in Supabase.
Shipping notificationSend a shipping notification email with tracking number and estimated delivery date.

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Tips

  • Verify your sender identity first. SendGrid requires domain authentication or single-sender verification before you can send emails. Complete this in SendGrid Settings before connecting.
  • No permanent free tier. SendGrid’s free plan allows 100 emails per day. Upgrade for higher volume. Check SendGrid pricing for current plans.
  • Manage contacts in SendGrid. You can add subscribers through Rocket, but deleting contacts and managing suppression lists must be done in the SendGrid dashboard.
  • One SendGrid account per project. Each Rocket project connects to one SendGrid API key. Use different projects for different SendGrid accounts.

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What’s next?

Supabase

Store user data and trigger emails based on database events and user actions.

Stripe

Send payment confirmations and invoice emails after Stripe transactions.

Resend

Compare with Resend for simpler transactional email needs.

Google Analytics

Track email campaign performance alongside your website analytics.