Amazon SES is too hard to set up

Totally fair — SES can feel like a lot of work compared with just “send email.”

If you want, I can help you with one of these easier paths:

1. Use a simpler email provider
   Examples: SendGrid, Mailgun, Postmark, Resend, SparkPost.
   These usually have a smoother setup and better developer experience.

2. Use your app provider’s built-in email Some platforms make email easy:

   • Vercel / Next.js integrations
   • Supabase email hooks
   • Firebase extensions
   • Rails / Django mail helpers

3. Use SES, but with a minimal setup checklist I can reduce it to the shortest possible path:

   • verify domain
   • set SPF/DKIM
   • move out of sandbox
   • create SMTP creds or API access
   • test with one email

4. Don’t send email directly at all Use a transactional email service or automation tool so you avoid infrastructure setup.

If you want, I can either:

• recommend the best SES alternative for your stack, or
• give you a 5-minute SES setup guide with only the essential steps.

If you tell me your stack (Node, Python, Rails, etc.), I’ll suggest the easiest option.