Aws mail function not working

AWS SES (Simple Email Service) is a great way to send emails programmatically. If the AWS mail function is not working, here are some common issues and troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

Common Issues:

  1. Invalid Email Address: Make sure the email address you're trying to send to is valid and exists.
  2. Incorrect Credentials: Verify that your AWS credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key) are correct and up-to-date.
  3. SES Configuration: Ensure that your SES account is properly configured and verified.
  4. Email Content: Check that your email content is well-formed and doesn't contain any invalid characters.
  5. Network Connectivity: Verify that your application has a stable network connection to send emails.

Troubleshooting Steps:

  1. Check SES Status: Go to the AWS SES dashboard and check the status of your SES account. If it's not verified, verify your account by following the instructions.
  2. Check Email Address: Verify that the email address you're trying to send to is valid and exists.
  3. Check Credentials: Verify that your AWS credentials are correct and up-to-date. You can do this by checking the AWS Management Console or by using the AWS CLI.
  4. Check Email Content: Check that your email content is well-formed and doesn't contain any invalid characters. You can use a tool like Mailgun's Email Validator to check the validity of your email content.
  5. Check Network Connectivity: Verify that your application has a stable network connection to send emails. You can use a tool like ping or telnet to test your network connectivity.
  6. Check SES Configuration: Verify that your SES configuration is correct. You can check the SES documentation for more information on how to configure SES.
  7. Check Error Logs: Check your application's error logs to see if there are any error messages related to the email sending process.
  8. Try Sending a Test Email: Try sending a test email using the AWS SES console or the AWS CLI to see if the issue is specific to your application or a general issue with SES.

Additional Tips:

  1. Use a Valid From Email Address: Make sure that the From email address you're using is valid and exists.
  2. Use a Valid Subject: Make sure that the subject of your email is valid and doesn't contain any invalid characters.
  3. Use a Valid Body: Make sure that the body of your email is valid and doesn't contain any invalid characters.
  4. Use a Valid Attachment: If you're sending an attachment, make sure that it's valid and doesn't contain any invalid characters.

If none of these troubleshooting steps resolve the issue, you can try reaching out to AWS Support for further assistance.