StudioPlus Mail
StudioPlus Mail Definitions
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Important Definitions You’ll see the following terms used when talking about email, StudioPlus Mail, and SendGrid. Understanding them is very important when it comes to learning how to manage your email effectively. Reputation Whether you know it or not, you are continually building a “reputation” as an email sender. Every StudioPlus Mail account is assigned...
Customizing Unsubscribe Links
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. This feature requires the StudioPlus Mail service. See StudioPlus Mail Definitions for more information. The unsubscribe feature in StudioPlus Mail automatically adds an unsubscribe link to the end of the emails you send, giving your clients an option to stop receiving your marketing...
Confirmation Emails
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. ATTENTION! The StudioPlus Mail service is an optional add-on available for Spectra and Stratus Users. The integration with SendGrid.com allows for features such as confirmation emails, email tracking, unsubscribe links, and more. For more information on the StudioPlus Mail...
Managing StudioPlus Mail
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. This feature requires the StudioPlus Mail service. See StudioPlus Mail Overview for more information. Maintaining a Good “Reputation” See StudioPlusMail Definitions for more info. Whether you know it or not, you are continually building a “reputation” as an email sender. Every...
StudioPlus Mail Overview
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. We provide our clients with state-of-the-art emailing functionality in both Spectra and Stratus. The new StudioPlus Mail service is designed to make you a marketing genius by helping create and analyze highly effective marketing campaigns. Benefits of StudioPlus Mail...
Setting up StudioPlus Mail
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. So you want to get started with StudioPlus Mail? Just three easy steps will get you up and running! Step 1 – Sign up for a StudioPlus Mail account. Step 2 – Complete a few simple setup steps in Spectra/Stratus. Step 3 –...
Using the SendGrid Portal
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. This feature requires the StudioPlus Mail service. See StudioPlus Mail Overview for more information. Logging into Your SendGrid Portal From the Services panel on your Spectra/Stratus homepage, click Login to online portal in the StudioPlus Mail section. Or, just open your browser,...
FAQ – Changing my SendGrid Password
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Q: How do I change my SendGrid password? A: It’s important that you DO NOT change your password through the SendGrid portal. If you do, Spectra/Stratus will no longer be able to communicate with your SendGrid account. Instead, change your password in Spectra, Stratus Desktop, or Stratus Web. Follow the instructions below. Changing a SendGrid Password...
Domain Authentication
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. This feature requires the StudioPlus Mail service. See StudioPlus Mail Overview for more information. What is Domain Authentication? When sending emails, Domain Authentication shows email providers that SendGrid has permission to send emails on your behalf. Without Domain Authentication, email...
FAQ – Setting up SendGrid Domain Verification for Email Provider Compliance
Last Updated: July 15, 2026To be compliant with all email providers sender requirements, the sending domain needs to be verified within SendGrid Settings. When a domain is verified within SendGrid’s Domain Authentication, it allows SendGrid to manage SPF an DKIM records. Login to the SendGrid Portal. For instructions on accessing the portal, Click Here. In the SendGrid Portal user...
Email Validation – (Gold Plan only)
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of Stratus Desktop. Spectra does not include this feature. This feature requires the StudioPlus Mail Gold service. See StudioPlus Mail Overview for more information. With the StudioPlus Mail Gold plan, you can now be assured that email addresses your staff are adds or updates have a high...