---
title: "Sendgrid"
---
<Steps>
    <Step title="Create a SendGrid account">
        Go to [https://signup.sendgrid.com/](https://signup.sendgrid.com/) and create a new SendGrid account.
    </Step>
    <Step title="Generate an API key">
        Navigate to **Settings** -> **API Keys** and create a new API key.
    </Step>
    <Step title="Add API key to .env">
        Copy the generated API key and add it to your `.env` file under the field:
        ```
        SENDGRID_API_KEY
        ```
    </Step>
    <Step title="Verify a sender email">
        Go to **Settings** -> **Sender Authentication** and verify a single sender.
    </Step>
    <Step title="Add verified email to .env">
        Copy the verified email address and add it to your `.env` file under the field:
        ```
        SENDGRID_EMAIL
        ```
    </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
This app is **required** for Workflows
</Note>