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Amazon SES InvalidIdentityType error encountered when using Amazon SES.

The identity type specified is invalid.

Understanding Amazon SES

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cloud-based email sending service designed to help digital marketers and application developers send marketing, notification, and transactional emails. It is a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective service for businesses of all sizes. For more information, visit the official Amazon SES page.

Identifying the Symptom

When using Amazon SES, you might encounter the InvalidIdentityType error. This error typically appears when you attempt to verify an identity that is not supported by Amazon SES.

Common Error Message

The error message usually reads: 'InvalidIdentityType: The identity type specified is invalid.'

Explaining the InvalidIdentityType Issue

The InvalidIdentityType error occurs when the identity type you are trying to verify is not recognized by Amazon SES. Amazon SES supports two types of identities: email addresses and domains. Any other type of identity will trigger this error.

Why This Error Occurs

This error often arises when there is a typo in the identity type or when an unsupported identity type is used.

Steps to Resolve the InvalidIdentityType Error

To resolve this error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify the Identity Type

Ensure that the identity type you are using is either an email address or a domain. Double-check for any typos or incorrect formats.

Step 2: Use the AWS Management Console

Navigate to the Amazon SES Console and verify the identity:

  • Go to the 'Verified Identities' section.
  • Click on 'Verify a New Identity'.
  • Select 'Email Address' or 'Domain' as the identity type.

Step 3: Verify Using AWS CLI

If you prefer using the AWS CLI, use the following command to verify an email address:

aws ses verify-email-identity --email-address [email protected]

For domain verification, use:

aws ses verify-domain-identity --domain example.com

Conclusion

By ensuring that you are using a supported identity type and following the steps above, you can resolve the InvalidIdentityType error in Amazon SES. For further assistance, refer to the Amazon SES Developer Guide.

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