Features > Emails

Learn how to set up and configure email functionality in your Nexset application. This guide covers email service setup, sending emails, and best practices.

Email Service Setup

While Nexset supports various email providers, this guide focuses on Resend setup. Create a new account on Resend

Configure your domain:

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  Go to [Domains]

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  Click [+ Add Domain]

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  Add a subdomain (recommended: resend.yourdomain.com)

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  Complete DNS verification steps

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  Click [Verify DNS Records]

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  Wait for verification (may take a few minutes)

Create API key:

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  Go to [API Keys]

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  Click [+ Create API Key]

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  Name your key

• 4

  Copy the API key (only shown once)

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  Add to .env.local as RESEND_API_KEY

Sending Emails

Nexset provides two methods for sending emails:

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  SMTP: Used for system emails like magic login links

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  Resend API: Used for all other emails via the sendEmail() function

Email Function Example

import { sendEmail } from '@/libs/resend';

// Example usage
await sendEmail({
  to: 'user@example.com',
  subject: 'Welcome to Nexset',
  html: '<p>Welcome to our platform!</p>',
  replyTo: config.resend.supportEmail,
});

Configuration

Required environment variables and configuration:

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  RESEND_API_KEY: Your Resend API key

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  config.resend.supportEmail: Your support email address

Email Types

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  Magic login links (SMTP)

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  Welcome emails

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  Abandoned cart notifications

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  Subscription updates

• 5

  Support communications

Best Practices

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  Always use HTML templates for consistent email formatting

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  Include both HTML and plain text versions when possible

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  Set appropriate reply-to addresses

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  Use environment variables for sensitive data

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  Implement proper error handling

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  Test emails in different email clients

Limitations

Current limitations of the email system:

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  Resend does not support receiving emails

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  Email replies should be directed to your support email

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  Configure replyTo in sendEmail() to receive replies