Configure Amazon SES email in Bold Reports® Report Server

To send emails from the Bold Reports® Report Server with Amazon Simple Email Service (SES), select Amazon SES as the email account and enter your AWS credentials. Amazon SES is a cost-effective, scalable email service that requires proper credentials and region configuration.

What details does Report Server need for Amazon SES?

The Bold Reports® Server requires the following credentials to send email:

Sender Email Address The email address, which is displayed as the `From` email address in the recipient's email.
AWS Region The region where your SES service is configured (e.g., `us-east-1`, `us-west-1`).
Access Key The AWS access key ID used to authenticate API requests.
Secret Key The AWS secret access key paired with the access key for secure authentication.

How do I configure Amazon SES in Bold Reports®?

To configure Amazon SES in the Bold Reports® Report Server, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings in the left-side panel of the Report Server and open the Email tab, as shown in the following image. You can also open this page directly with the URL http://{domain}/reporting/site/site1/administration/e-mail-settings. Email settings page

  2. Select Amazon SES from the Email Account drop-down menu. Select Amazon SES

  3. After you enter the email connection details, validate the settings with the Test Connection option. Email Settings

  4. Enter an email address and click Send to confirm that the configuration is correct. Test Email Send

  5. Click Save to apply the settings. Email settings page

Frequently asked questions

Which AWS details do I need for Amazon SES in Report Server?

You need the sender email address, the AWS region where SES is configured, the AWS access key ID, and the paired secret access key.

How do I check that Amazon SES is set up correctly?

Use the Test Connection option, then enter an email address and click Send to confirm the configuration before you click Save.

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