How to set up Kit in 30 minutes (Kit tutorial for developers)

Description and use

Developers can quickly set up Kit using a Python script to create a welcome email sequence, configure a paid subscription, and embed a form in 30 minutes.

Problem

Developers need a quick, automated way to onboard subscribers and set up email sequences with Kit, without spending hours on manual configuration.

Outcome

Developers can set up a fully functional Kit email marketing system in about 30 minutes, enabling automated welcome sequences and paid subscriptions with minimal manual effort.

Workflow

• Create a Kit account and start the free trial
• Verify domain by adding DKIM, SPF, and Return‑Path DNS records
• Use the provided Python script to create a welcome sequence via the Kit API
• Set up a paid subscription product in Kit’s commerce section
• Add a Kit form to the website using the shortcode or hosted landing page

Evidence

The fastest way is the API. Here’s the Python I use for saas.pet:

Source

What I got wrong the first time I tried to set up everything in one go and it took 3 hours. Don’t do that.

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