What is Amazon SES?

Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) is a cloud-based email sending service designed to help digital marketers and application developers send marketing, notification, and transactional emails. With Amazon SES, you can leverage Amazon’s global infrastructure to reliably send email campaigns to customers all over the world.

Possible Uses for Amazon SES Users for ID Verification

Using IdentityCheck via Amazon SES can provide multiple benefits for businesses requiring ID verification. Here are some potential uses:

• Secure User Registration: Verify the identity of new users during the sign-up process to prevent fraud.
• Age Verification: Easily confirm the age of users to comply with industry regulations.
• Transaction Verification: Ensure the authenticity of users engaging in high-value transactions.
• Document Verification: Automate the process of checking IDs, passports, and other documents.

Setting Up IdentityCheck with Amazon SES via Zapier

Integrating IdentityCheck with Amazon SES through Zapier is straightforward. Follow these steps:

1. Sign Up for Zapier: If you do not already have a Zapier account, sign up at zapier.com.
2. Connect IdentityCheck: In your Zapier account, connect your IdentityCheck app. You will need your API keys which can be found in your IdentityCheck dashboard.
3. Connect Amazon SES: Connect your Amazon SES account to Zapier. You will need your AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key, which you can find in your AWS Management Console.

How to Use IdentityCheck with Amazon SES

Once both IdentityCheck and Amazon SES are connected in Zapier, you can start creating automated workflows, referred to as Zaps.

1. Create a New Zap: Click “Make a Zap” in Zapier.
2. Select a Trigger App: Choose Amazon SES as your Trigger App and select an event that you want to initiate the ID verification process (e.g., receiving an email).
3. Configure the Trigger: Set up the trigger event by inputting specific criteria (e.g., when an email from a new user is received).
4. Choose an Action App: Select IdentityCheck as the Action App that will process the ID verification.
5. Configure the Action: Input the required fields for ID verification, such as the email content or attachment containing the ID.
6. Test the Zap: Run a test to ensure the workflow is functioning correctly.
7. Activate the Zap: Turn on your Zap. Now, whenever the trigger event occurs in Amazon SES, IdentityCheck will automatically perform the ID verification.