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API Key Authentication

BonData connects to SendGrid using an API key for secure email sending.

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Step 1: Create an API Key

  1. Go to SendGrid Dashboard
  2. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
  3. Click Create API Key
  4. Give it a name (e.g., BonData Integration)
  5. Select Restricted Access and enable:
    • Mail Send → Full Access
  6. Click Create & View
  7. Copy the API key immediately (it won’t be shown again)

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Step 2: Connect in BonData

  1. In BonData, navigate to Integrations and select SendGrid
  2. Enter your API Key
  3. Click Connect

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Required Fields

FieldDescription
API KeySendGrid API key with Mail Send permissions
Make sure your SendGrid account has verified sender identities configured before sending emails.

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Using SendGrid in Playbooks

Once connected, you can use SendGrid in your playbooks to send automated emails.

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Send Email Node

Add a Send Email node to your playbook:
  • Subject - Email subject line
  • Message Template - Email body content
  • To Emails - Recipient addresses (can use {{email_field}})
  • From Email - Sender address (must be verified in SendGrid)
  • CC/BCC - Optional copy recipients

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Message Templating

Use {{field_name}} syntax to include dynamic data: 
Hi {{customer_name}},

Your order #{{order_number}} has been confirmed.

Total: ${{total_amount}}

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Capabilities

  • Send plain text or HTML emails
  • Dynamic recipient addresses from workflow data
  • CC and BCC support
  • Templated subject lines and body content
  • Bulk email sending with personalization