When you sign up for AWS and subscribe to Amazon SES, your account starts in sandbox mode, which comes with strict limitations:

• 📧 Sending limit: 200 emails/day
• ⏱️ Sending rate: 1 email/second

To remove these restrictions and move to production mode, follow these steps:

✅ Request Production Access

1. Log in to your Amazon SES Console.
2. Click the “Request production access” button.
3. Fill out the form with the required details:
   • Use Case: Choose between Transactional or Marketing emails.
   • Website: Enter an actively running website that includes a privacy policy.
   • Explanation: Provide a clear and detailed description of how you plan to use SES, the nature of your email campaigns, and how frequently you send emails.

⏳ What Happens Next?

Once submitted, Amazon will review your request. This typically takes 1–2 business days. You’ll receive an email notification with their decision.

🎉 After approval, you’ll be out of sandbox mode and ready to send emails at scale using Amazon SES!