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ActionAWS SESUpdated June 2026

How do I send an email through AWS SES?

Short answer: You can send email via ses in AWS SES by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the AWS SES Send Email via SES action to a workflow, map its 7 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Send Email via SES in AWS SES — start free All 2 AWS SES actions
Send Email via SES in AWS SES — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
From Address
from
stringRequiredVerified SES sender address. Optionally include display name: "Acme <no-reply@acme.com>".
To Address(es)
to
stringRequiredComma-separated list of recipient emails.
Subject
subject
stringRequiredMessage subject line.
HTML Body
body_html
stringOptionalHTML email body. At least one of body_html or body_text is required.
Text Body
body_text
stringOptionalPlain text fallback. Recommended for deliverability.
Reply-To
reply_to
stringOptionalOptional Reply-To address. Comma-separated for multiple.
Configuration Set
configuration_set
stringOptionalOptional SES configuration set for event tracking.
Sample request
{
  "from": "no-reply@yourdomain.com",
  "to": "recipient@example.com",
  "subject": "Your order confirmation",
  "body_html": "{{trigger.body_html}}",
  "body_text": "{{trigger.body_text}}"
}
Returns
{
  "MessageId": "0100018be-abc123-def4-5678-..."
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Send Email via SES.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → AWS SES
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → AWS SES
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → AWS SES
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → AWS SES
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Send Email via SES.

What does the Send Email via SES action do in AWS SES?
Sends a transactional or bulk email through SES. Requires the from-address to be verified. SES pricing is dramatically cheaper than SendGrid/Mailgun at scale (~$0.10 per 1000 emails) — the trade-off is more operational responsibility around bounce/complaint handling and reputation management.
What inputs does Send Email via SES require?
Required: From Address, To Address(es), Subject. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if AWS SES returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Send Email via SES support batch operations?
Yes. Run Send Email via SES inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles AWS SES's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other AWS SES actions.

Action
List Verified Identities
Returns every verified sender email/domain in the connected SES region. SES blocks sends from unverified identities, so this is the pre-flight check before Send Email — confirm the from-address is verified or your sends will silently fail.
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