Hey everyone,
I’m having trouble with my self-hosted Ghost blog. Every time I try to log in, I get this frustrating message:
Failed to send email. Please check your site configuration and try again.
It’s driving me crazy! I’m wondering if I need to set up Mailgun or something similar to get this working. Does anyone know if that’s necessary for self-hosted Ghost installations?
I’ve tried poking around in the settings, but I’m not sure what I’m looking for. Has anyone else run into this problem before? Any tips on how to fix it would be super helpful.
Also, are there any other email service providers that work well with Ghost? I’m open to alternatives if Mailgun isn’t the best option.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
In my experience, the email issue you’re facing is a common challenge with self-hosted Ghost installations. While many opt for Mailgun, I have had success with Amazon SES as a reliable and cost-effective alternative that integrates well with Ghost.
To resolve the problem, you need to set up an Amazon SES account, verify your domain, generate your SMTP credentials, and update your Ghost configuration accordingly. Testing your setup after these changes is crucial. If issues persist, review your DNS records and ensure your installation is current.
yo, i had this headache too. ended up switching to smtp2go for my ghost blog. easy setup, and works like magic. just sign up, update ur config, and check ur domain settings. hope it cures the email issues for you too!
I’ve encountered similar issues with my self-hosted Ghost blog before. In my case, setting up an email service provider was essential for handling user authentication and notifications properly. Although Mailgun is a common recommendation, I had better results with SendGrid. I signed up for a SendGrid account, generated an API key, and updated my Ghost configuration accordingly. I made sure to verify my domain and carefully review the configuration file to eliminate any typos. This approach resolved my login issues and improved email deliverability for my blog. Hope this helps.