Setup Resend Email

Resend is a modern email API service that makes it easy to send transactional emails. This guide shows you how to set up Resend with Qivra Form Builder.

What is Resend?

Resend is a developer-friendly email service that offers:

Feature	Benefit
Easy setup	Get started in minutes
High deliverability	Emails reach the inbox
Real-time analytics	Track email performance
Simple pricing	Free tier available

Prerequisites

Before setting up Resend:

Create a Resend account at resend.com
Verify your domain (recommended)
Have your API key ready

Getting Your Resend API Key

Step 1: Log in to Resend

Go to resend.com
Sign in to your account

Step 2: Create API Key

Go to API Keys in the dashboard
Click Create API Key
Name your key (e.g., “Qivra Form Builder”)
Select permissions:
- Sending access - Required
- Domain - Select your verified domain
Click Add
Copy the API key (you won’t see it again)

Step 3: Domain Verification (Recommended)

For best deliverability, verify your domain:

Go to Domains in Resend
Click Add Domain
Enter your store’s domain
Add the DNS records to your domain
Wait for verification

Configuring Resend in Qivra Form Builder

Step 1: Open Settings

Go to Qivra Form Builder
Click Settings in the sidebar
Go to Providers section

Step 2: Select Resend

Find Resend in the provider list
Click to select it

Step 3: Enter API Key

Paste your Resend API key
Enter the From Email (must be from verified domain)
Enter the From Name (e.g., “Your Store Name”)

Step 4: Configure Sender

Field	Description	Example
From Email	Address emails are sent from	`noreply@yourstore.com`
From Name	Display name	`Your Store Name`

Step 5: Test & Save

Click Test & Save
Enter a test email address
Check if the test email arrives
If successful, settings are saved

Configuration Options

From Email Settings

The “From” address must be:

From a verified domain in Resend
A real email address format
Preferably from your store domain

Examples:

noreply@yourstore.com - Recommended
forms@yourstore.com - Good
contact@yourstore.com - Good
random@gmail.com - Not recommended (unless verified)

From Name

This appears as the sender name in email clients.

Best Practices:

Use your store name
Be consistent across emails
Keep it recognizable

Testing Your Setup

Sending a Test Email

In Settings > Providers
Click Test & Save
Check your inbox

What to Check

Check	Expected Result
Delivery	Email arrives in inbox
From Name	Shows your store name
From Email	Shows your configured address
Content	Test message displays correctly

Troubleshooting Test Failures

Error	Solution
Invalid API key	Verify key is correct and active
Domain not verified	Complete domain verification
From email not allowed	Use email from verified domain

Resend Pricing

Free Tier

Limit	Amount
Emails/month	3,000
Emails/day	100

Paid Plans

If you need more:

Visit Resend pricing page
Upgrade directly in Resend
No changes needed in Qivra

Best Practices

Domain Verification

Always verify your domain
Use your store domain for sending
Complete all DNS records

API Key Security

Never share your API key
Regenerate if compromised
Use environment variables if possible

Sending Limits

Monitor your usage in Resend dashboard
Set up alerts for approaching limits
Upgrade before hitting limits

Common Issues

”Domain not found” Error

Cause: Sending from unverified domain

Solution:

Verify your domain in Resend
Use verified domain for From Email

Emails Going to Spam

Possible Causes:

New domain without reputation
Content triggering spam filters
Missing DNS records

Solutions:

Complete all DNS records
Avoid spam trigger words
Build sending reputation over time

Rate Limiting

Cause: Exceeded sending limits