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How Zapier works
Zapier makes it easy to integrate Amazon SES with DigitalOcean - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Verified Identity" from Amazon SES.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add SSH Key" in DigitalOcean.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- New Verified Identity
Triggers when a new identity is verified in SES.
Try ItTriggerPolling - DropletRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- DropletRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- NameRequired
- Public keyRequired
ActionWrite
- Sender Address
- Subject
- Body
- To_addresses
- Cc_addresses
- Bcc_addresses
- Format
- Reply_addresses
- Return_path
ActionWrite- New Droplet
Triggers when a new Droplet is created.
Try ItTriggerPolling - New SSH Key
Triggers when a new SSH key is added to your account.
Try ItTriggerPolling - NameRequired
- IP AddressRequired
ActionWrite
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon SES + DigitalOcean integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Amazon SES and DigitalOcean
What is the process of integrating Amazon SES with DigitalOcean?
We integrate Amazon SES with DigitalOcean by utilizing specific API triggers and actions. You would initially set up an SES trigger for when any new email is sent from your account. Then, use DigitalOcean's actions to start or stop droplets, depending on the content or subject of your emails.
Can I automatically scale my droplets based on SES email triggers?
Yes, you can set up automated workflows to scale your DigitalOcean droplets in response to specific triggers from Amazon SES emails. For instance, if an email with a specific subject line is sent, you can configure our system to trigger a scaling action that increases or decreases the droplet count.
How do I ensure my emails trigger the correct actions in DigitalOcean?
To make sure your emails trigger the appropriate actions in DigitalOcean, you need to define precise conditions and rules that link each outgoing email from Amazon SES with the right action on your droplets. This involves setting criteria such as keywords in subjects or specific senders linked to distinct DigitalOcean events.
What are some common use cases for this integration?
Common use cases for integrating Amazon SES with DigitalOcean include automatically scaling servers based on demand signaled through email alerts, initiating backup processes following an alert email, and updating DNS records when receiving certain administrative emails.
Is it possible to track email delivery status within this integration?
While direct tracking of email delivery status isn't handled within our integration setup itself, you can configure Amazon SES to notify you of delivery events and then create triggers that perform logging or other related actions on your Droplet infrastructure.
Can I filter which emails trigger actions on my droplets?
Absolutely! Part of setting up our integration involves establishing filters such as sender addresses, subject lines, and even email body content that determine whether a particular message should trigger an action on your droplets.
Are there security concerns when using this integration?
Security is paramount when integrating two powerful services like Amazon SES and DigitalOcean. We suggest ensuring you're using secure connections (HTTPS) for API calls and defining strict IAM roles combined with SSH keys for Droplet access. Additionally, be cautious about who has access to set up these integrations inside your team.