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SparkPost Integration

Connect your SparkPost account to Knak so you can sync your email templates directly to SparkPost.

Before You Begin

Before you connect SparkPost to Knak, create an API (Application Programming Interface) key in your SparkPost account with the required permissions.


Create a SparkPost API Key

  1. Log in to your SparkPost account.

  2. Go to Configuration > API Keys.

    SparkPost API Keys navigation menu.
  3. Click Create API Key.


Configure the API Key

Complete the following fields when creating your API key:

  • Name

    • Enter a descriptive name for the API key.

  • Subaccount

    • Leave this field blank unless you want to sync with a specific subaccount.

  • Allowed IPs

    • Leave this field blank.

Assign API Permissions

Under API Permissions, click Select. Add the following permissions:

  • Templates: Read/Write

  • Account: Read

  • Subaccounts: Read

API permissions selection screen showing the required permissions.

Copy the API Key

After you create the API key:

  1. Copy the new API key.

  2. Store it in a secure location.

Newly generated API key displayed in SparkPost.

Connect SparkPost in Knak

  1. Log in to your Knak account.

  2. Navigate to Admin.

  3. Select Integrations > Platforms.

    Integrations > Platforms navigation in the admin side of Knak.
  4. Under All Platforms, locate SparkPost.

  5. Click Connect.

    SparkPost integration tile with the connect button highlighted.
  6. Enter a name for the integration.

  7. Paste your SparkPost API key.

  8. Select your SparkPost environment.

    • Select US unless your SparkPost account is hosted in Europe.

  9. Click Create New Integration.

    SparkPost integration popup modal.

Manage Your Integration

After setup, view your integration in the My Platform Connection list on the Integrations page.

From here, you can:

  • View the configuration

  • Edit the integration

  • Delete the integration

My Platform Connections section.

To connect a new integration or re-add a deleted one:

  1. Scroll to All Platforms.

  2. Find the SparkPost tile.

  3. Click Connect or Add Another Connection.

SparkPost integration tile with "Add Another Connection" button highlighted.

Important

Before you sync an email to SparkPost:

  • Your email must include a subject line.

  • Your From Email address must match the default sender address configured in SparkPost.


Need more help? Contact Support via live chat within Knak using the chat bubble in the bottom right corner or email support@knak.com.

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