I’m working with an email service API and noticed that all outgoing messages include branding text like ‘sent via [service-name]’ in the email headers or content. This happens when using their sandbox environment for development.
I understand that setting up a custom domain would solve this issue, but I don’t currently own a domain and can’t use my workplace domains for testing purposes. Are there any free domain registration services that would work for development testing? I just need something temporary to verify the functionality.
Alternatively, are there other email delivery services that don’t add their branding to messages, even in test mode? I’m looking for options that keep emails clean without any service provider identification.
In many cases, email services include branding in their sandbox environments to deter misuse. While Freenom has offered free domains like .tk and .ml in the past, their reliability has been questionable lately. For effective testing, considering a low-cost domain from providers like Namecheap or GoDaddy, typically priced under $5 a year, is advisable. Additionally, some less prominent email delivery services may allow for testing without branding, though they might impose stricter limits on sending. If pure testing is your goal, platforms like Mailtrap or MailHog can help, as they capture emails without sending them and thus bypass branding issues.
Been there with this exact frustration. Sendgrid drops the branding once you verify any domain - even a subdomain works. I used a free GitHub Pages subdomain for testing and it worked great. AWS SES is another solid option. Their sandbox mode doesn’t slap branding on the email body, though you’ll eventually need to request production access. Verification’s easy and their free tier is decent. If you just need functional testing without actual delivery, try Ethereal Email. It creates temporary inboxes for development without any branding mess in your test messages.
yeah, I’ve had the same issue! mailgun’s free tier is solid & doesn’t slap branding on emails. also, setting up a subdomain with duckdns or no-ip can really help, plus they offer free options which is cool for testing.