I’m having trouble with AWS SES on my server. Emails to Gmail users are taking forever to arrive, usually 5-6 minutes, sometimes even longer. It’s weird because the timestamp on the email shows the send time, not when it actually lands in the inbox.
I’ve already set up domain and email verification in the SES console. What could be causing this delay?
Another issue I’m facing is with verification links. When users click them, they receive a warning about a suspicious link. The message mentions that the site might be harmful and its reputation is unknown. This happens even though my domain has an SSL certificate and a strong reputation.
The problematic link isn’t actually my domain; it’s an AWS tracking URL that redirects to my site. How can I eliminate these security warnings? It’s starting to affect my email deliverability and user trust.
I encountered similar issues with SES. The delay could be due to Gmail’s spam filtering mechanisms. Try gradually increasing your sending volume to improve your sender reputation. For the security warnings, consider implementing DMARC alongside SPF and DKIM. This can boost your domain’s credibility. As for the tracking links, you might want to set up a custom subdomain for click tracking. This allows you to use your own domain instead of AWS URLs, which should reduce suspicion. Also, ensure your sending IP isn’t on any blacklists. These steps significantly improved my email deliverability and reduced security warnings for my SES setup.
hey, i’ve seen this before. check ur spf and dkim records. they might not be set up right. also, try warming up ur ip if its new. for the security warnings, maybe use ur own domain for tracking instead of aws urls. that should help with the sketchy link warnings.
I’ve dealt with similar SES headaches. The delay issue might be related to your sending limits or reputation. Have you checked your SES account status? Make sure you’re not hitting any throttling limits. Also, consider implementing a retry mechanism for failed sends.
As for the security warnings, those AWS tracking URLs are notorious for triggering red flags. I solved this by setting up a custom domain for click tracking. It’s a bit of work, but it’s worth it. You’ll need to create a subdomain, set up CNAME records, and configure SES to use your domain for open and click tracking.
One more thing - are you using dedicated IPs? If not, you might be sharing an IP with other senders, which could impact your deliverability. Switching to dedicated IPs gave me more control over my sender reputation.