Amazon SES API Key Tester

⚠️ Server Only 💻 Terminal Only

Enter your Amazon SES API key below and click 'Test Key' to check if it works. This tool will send a request to Amazon SES asking, "Does this key work?" and return a response with an explanation.

🔑 How to Get Your API Key

1. Visit https://console.aws.amazon.com/ses/ and sign in
2. Go to Account > API Keys & Tokens
3. Create new Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
4. Ensure sender email is verified in SES
5. Free tier: 62,000 emails/month (if using EC2)

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💻 Test in Terminal

This provider requires testing via command line for security reasons. This provider uses server-side authentication, so we'll test via terminal for better compatibility.

Use the command below to test your key:

Enter your Amazon SES API Key:

curl -sS -X POST https://email.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ -H 'Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded' -d 'Action=SendEmail&Source=test@example.com&Destination.ToAddresses.member.1=test@example.com&Message.Subject.Data=Test%20Email&Message.Subject.Charset=UTF-8&Message.Body.Text.Data=Hello%20world!&Message.Body.Text.Charset=UTF-8&Message.Body.Html.Data=<html><body><strong>Hello</strong>%20world!</body></html>&Message.Body.Html.Charset=UTF-8'

💻 How to run this command in your terminal:

Copy the command above by clicking the "Copy" button
Open your terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on Mac/Linux)
Paste the command using Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+V (Mac)
Press Enter to execute the command
Check the response - you'll see either a success message or an error explaining what's wrong

💡 Terminal Tips:

Make sure you have curl installed (it comes pre-installed on Mac and most Linux systems)
On Windows, you may need to install curl or use PowerShell's Invoke-WebRequest instead
If you see "command not found", try curl --version to check if it's installed

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🔧 Common Issues & Solutions

❌ 401 Unauthorized

Problem: Invalid, expired, or malformed API key

Solution: Check your key in the Amazon SES dashboard and ensure it's active and correctly formatted

❌ 403 Forbidden

Problem: Insufficient permissions or billing issues

Solution: Verify your account has proper permissions and sufficient credits/balance

❌ 429 Rate Limited

Problem: Too many requests in a short period

Solution: Wait a moment and try again, or upgrade your plan for higher limits

🔑 API Key Format Guide

Your Amazon SES API key should follow the correct format:

✅ Valid Format

AKIA1234567890ABCDEF

Starts with "AKIA" followed by 16 characters

❌ Invalid Format

invalid_key_format

Missing required prefix, wrong length, or incorrect format

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I test my Amazon SES API key?

Simply paste your API key into the form above and click "Test Key". Our tool will make a test request to Amazon SES to verify your key works.

Is it safe to test my API key here?

Yes! All testing happens in your browser - we never see or store your API keys. The key never leaves your device.

What if my API key test fails?

Check the error message above. Common issues include invalid keys, expired keys, insufficient credits, or rate limiting. Use the troubleshooting guide above for specific solutions.

Can I test multiple API keys?

Yes, you can test as many keys as you need. Each test is independent and secure.

Why do I need to use the terminal?

Some providers use server-side authentication for enhanced security. The terminal method provides direct access to test your API key with full compatibility.

Use Cases

Quickly verify if your Amazon SES API key is valid
Troubleshoot API key-related issues with detailed error messages
Understand Amazon SES API response codes and their meanings
Validate email service credentials before sending campaigns
Check email delivery permissions and quotas

Supported Amazon SES Responses

This tool handles all Amazon SES error codes, including:

200 (OK): Key is valid and working correctly
201 (Created): Request successful and resource created
202 (Accepted): Request accepted and being processed
400 (Bad Request): Invalid request format or parameters
401 (Unauthorized): The API key is incorrect or invalid
403 (Forbidden): API key lacks required permissions
404 (Not Found): Requested resource doesn't exist
429 (Rate Limit Exceeded): Too many requests in a short period
500 (Server Error): Amazon SES servers are experiencing issues

Refer to the Amazon SES Documentation for more details.