I’m working on sending emails through the Mailgun API using cURL. I’ve got an HTML email template, and I switched the content type from text to HTML based on their example. But I’m running into an issue. It seems like the API doesn’t like the and tags in my HTML. Is this correct?
I’ve been looking at their documentation for sending emails via the API, but I’m still not sure if I’m doing something wrong or if there’s a limitation with the HTML structure.
Has anyone successfully sent a full HTML email (with and tags) using Mailgun’s API? If so, how did you format your request? Any tips or workarounds would be really helpful.
hey, i’ve used mailgun for years. it def handles full html, head and body tags included. make sure ur encoding the html right in ur curl request. try using a tool like postman first to test it out. if that works, then u know its prob just an encoding issue in ur curl command. good luck!
I’ve been using Mailgun’s API for email campaigns for a while now, and I can confirm that it absolutely handles full HTML structure, including and tags. In my experience, the issue you’re facing might be related to how you’re escaping the HTML in your cURL request.
When sending HTML emails via cURL, make sure you’re properly URL-encoding your HTML content. This means replacing special characters like < with %3C and > with %3E. It’s easy to overlook, but it’s crucial for the API to interpret your HTML correctly.
Another thing to double-check is your Content-Type header. Ensure it’s set to ‘text/html’ and not just ‘html’. This small detail can make a big difference.
If you’re still having trouble after trying these, it might be worth sharing a sanitized version of your cURL command. Sometimes, the devil is in the details, and seeing the actual request can help pinpoint the issue more accurately.
As someone who’s extensively worked with Mailgun’s API, I can assure you that it fully supports complete HTML structures, including and tags. The issue you’re encountering is likely due to improper encoding of your HTML content in the cURL request.
A common pitfall is failing to properly escape special characters in your HTML. Ensure you’re using URL encoding for your HTML content, particularly for characters like < and >. Additionally, verify that your Content-Type header is correctly set to ‘text/html’.
If you’re still struggling after addressing these points, I’d recommend using Mailgun’s official SDKs or libraries for your programming language of choice. They often handle these intricacies automatically, saving you from potential encoding headaches and streamlining the process of sending HTML emails through the API.