Directus offers powerful email capabilities that can enhance your project's communication features. This guide provides an overview of setting up and utilizing email functionality in Directus, from basic configuration to advanced usage with extensions and flows.

 Overview

We'll cover the essentials of integrating email functionality into your Directus projects, including SMTP configuration, custom extensions for email sending, and leveraging Directus flows for automated email tasks.

1. Setting Up Your Directus Project

Ensure you have a Directus project up and running before diving into email configuration. If you're new to Directus, their QuickStart guide will help you get started.

2. Configuring the Email Gateway Service

We'll use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) as our SMTP service provider. The video demonstrates how to set up an account and locate the necessary SMTP server details.

3. Configuring the .env File with SMTP Settings

Learn how to add your SMTP credentials to your Directus project's .env file, enabling email functionality within your application.

4. Sending Emails from a Custom Extension

Discover how to create a custom Directus extension that can send emails programmatically, expanding the capabilities of your project.

5. Email Templates

Explore the concept of email templates and how they can be used to maintain consistency in your communications while allowing for easy customization.

6. Sending Emails with Directus Flows

See how Directus Flows can be used to automate email sending processes, such as welcome emails for new user registrations.

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Conclusion

This overview covers the key points of setting up and using email functionality in Directus. For a more in-depth explanation and live demonstrations of these concepts, viewers are  encouraged to watch the full video tutorial. The video provides step-by-step instructions and practical examples to help you implement these features in your own Directus projects.