Depending on the test, it may be necessary to check the content of the email address sent or click on a link in the email. The best way to automate this process is to combine an external email service and the Web API call command of MagicPod to acquire the content of the sent email.
For example, the following test can be created to register a new user by navigating to the URL provided in the email. (using Gmail Web API)
Here, we will show you how to use MailSlurp and the Gmail Web API that is part of the Google Workspace. Although it is simple to configure MailSlurp for use, there is a limit to the number of emails that can be sent in the free version. Setting up Gmail is more complex, and requires a Google Workspace contract; however, if your company is already using Google Workspace, you can use it without any restrictions on the number of messages that can be sent. From the perspective of ease of use and functionality, it is probably easier to implement MailSlurp. Please refer to the following pages for more detailed information on how to set up it.