PlunkPlunk
Core Concepts

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

Authentication

Invalid API key:

  • Secret keys start with sk_, public keys with pk_
  • Use Authorization: Bearer sk_your_secret_key

Wrong key type:

  • Public keys (pk_) only work with /v1/track
  • All other endpoints require secret keys (sk_)

Emails not sending

  1. Billing limit reached — Check Settings → Billing
  2. Template not found — Verify template ID exists
  3. Contact unsubscribed — Marketing templates skip unsubscribed contacts

Emails going to spam

  1. Set up a custom domain
  2. Clean your list (remove bounces)
  3. Warm up new domains gradually

Workflows not triggering

  1. Workflow not enabled — Check toggle is ON
  2. Wrong event name — Names are case-sensitive
  3. Already entered — If re-entry disabled, contact can only enter once

Rate limiting (429)

  • Wait and retry
  • Batch multiple recipients in one request
  • Spread requests over time

Request IDs

Every API response includes X-Request-ID header. Include this when contacting support.