Changelog

New features, improvements, and fixes shipped to shipmail.

March 25, 2026

Added

Webhook management dashboard

Create, edit, test, and monitor webhooks from Settings. Includes delivery history, health indicators, and signing secret rotation with code snippets.

Added

Monthly and yearly billing

Switch between monthly and yearly billing from your subscription page. Plan changes are prorated immediately.

Added

Strict DMARC verification

Domain setup now verifies your DMARC record. Override available if you manage DMARC externally.

March 24, 2026

Added

Inline trial activation

Start your trial directly from the mailbox creation flow without leaving the page.

March 23, 2026

Added

Guided domain setup

A step-by-step wizard walks you through DNS configuration with live verification at each step.

Fixed

Dashboard polish

Copy improvements, layout fixes, and UI consistency across dashboard pages.

March 21, 2026

Added

Email client setup guides

Step-by-step instructions for connecting Apple Mail, Thunderbird, and other IMAP/SMTP clients to your mailbox.

Added

Launch checklist

A dashboard checklist that tracks your progress through DNS, mailbox, and sending setup.

Added

ShipMail CLI

Command-line tool for managing mailboxes and sending email from your terminal.

Fixed

Inbox folder actions

Moving emails between folders now resolves the source folder correctly.

March 17, 2026

Added

Attachment support in the API

The send endpoint now accepts file attachments. Pass base64-encoded content in the attachments array.

Improved

Locale-aware date formatting

Dates throughout the dashboard now respect your browser locale.

Fixed

Duplicate DNS record errors

Adding a DNS record that already exists now shows a clear message instead of a generic error.

Improved

Code block copy button

Documentation code blocks now have a one-click copy button.

March 15, 2026

Improved

Domain purchase flow

Smoother domain checkout during onboarding with better price formatting.

Improved

API developer experience

Better error messages, pagination, and response formatting across all endpoints.

March 14, 2026

Added

Auto-reply and out-of-office

Set a vacation responder with start and end dates. Replies are sent once per sender over a 7-day window.

Added

Python SDK

Official Python client with sync and async support for Python 3.10+. Available on PyPI.

March 13, 2026

Added

Domain management page

View and manage DNS records, nameservers, and domain transfers from a single page.

Added

Direct domain purchase

Buy a domain during onboarding without leaving the setup flow.

Added

Welcome emails

New mailboxes receive a welcome message with setup tips and connection details.

Improved

Longer sessions

Login sessions now last 30 days instead of 1 day.

March 12, 2026

Added

Anti-spam and deliverability protection

Sending policy enforcement, domain reputation monitoring, and spam detection for outbound email.

Added

Light, dark, and system theme

Choose between light, dark, or automatic theme that follows your system preference.

March 10, 2026

Improved

Redesigned inbox

Thread grouping, bulk selection across mailboxes, keyboard shortcuts, and improved pagination.

Added

Custom folders

Create folders to organize your email beyond the default Inbox, Sent, and Trash.

March 9, 2026

Added

Unread notification badge

The browser tab favicon shows a dot when you have unread messages.

Added

Onboarding wizard

A full-screen setup flow that walks you through domain setup, DNS verification, and your first mailbox.

Improved

DMARC auto-configuration

DMARC records are now created automatically for domains with managed DNS.

March 8, 2026

Added

Mailbox archival

Suspended mailboxes are archived after 30 days. Emails are exported to storage and restored on re-subscription.

Improved

Reduced DNS records

Domain setup now requires 3 DNS records instead of 5. Custom MAIL FROM is included by default.

Added

Domain registration

Register a new domain directly from the dashboard during onboarding.

March 7, 2026

Improved

Email rendering

HTML emails display with proper theme detection, attachment previews with file icons, and shadow DOM isolation.

Improved

Mobile responsiveness

Improved layouts for mobile across dashboard, domain registration, and DNS setup.

Improved

DNS configuration UX

Clearer instructions and validation during domain DNS setup.

March 6, 2026

Added

Notification sound

An audio chime plays when new email arrives in your inbox.

Added

Live status badge

The footer shows real-time service uptime.

Added

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Legal pages covering data handling, user rights, and service terms.

March 5, 2026

Added

Flat pricing tiers

Three simple plans at $4, $9, and $29 per month with enforced quotas. No per-mailbox fees.

Added

API reference documentation

Complete API docs with endpoint descriptions, request/response examples, and code snippets.

March 4, 2026

Added

TypeScript SDK

Official TypeScript client for the ShipMail API. Works with Node.js, Bun, and Deno. Available on npm.

Added

REST API and webhooks

Public API for sending email, managing mailboxes and domains. Webhook support for inbound events.

March 3, 2026

Added

Inbox with compose

Three-panel inbox with email compose, reply, forward, and full HTML rendering.

Added

Real-time inbox

New emails appear instantly without refreshing the page.

March 1, 2026

Added

Stripe billing

Subscribe to a plan, manage your payment method, and view invoices from the dashboard.

Added

Analytics dashboard

Track sent, received, and bounced email volume over time.

February 28, 2026

Added

Account deletion and data export

Delete your account or export all your data from Settings.

Added

Mailbox editing and catch-all

Edit display names, set a catch-all address, and view IMAP/SMTP connection details per mailbox.

February 25, 2026

Added

Dashboard and mailbox management

Sidebar navigation, domain and mailbox management, DNS verification, and zone file download.

Added

Magic link login

Sign in with a magic link sent to your email. No passwords.

February 20, 2026

Added

Initial launch

Landing page, pricing, and account signup.