The Scrut - SendGrid integration fetches user access data, permissions, and role assignments from your SendGrid account and syncs them with the Access Review module. This integration enables your organization to maintain comprehensive visibility over user access rights and streamline periodic access reviews for compliance and security.
Heads Up!
The data synced from SendGrid flows into the Access Review module in Scrut.
Prerequisites
Before starting the integration, ensure you have the following access and permissions:
Access
You must be a Scrut Admin (or Contributor with access to the Integrations module)
You must have permissions to generate an API key in SendGrid
Permissions
Scrut requires read-only access to the following data in SendGrid
User Accounts: View name, email, and user role
Pro Tip!
We recommend logging into your SendGrid account before starting the integration to avoid doing so later.
How To Connect SendGrid With Scrut
Step 1: Fetch API Key from SendGrid
Log in to your SendGrid account, click Settings on the left navigation bar, and then select API Keys.
Click Create API Key.
Give the API key a name, such as Scrut.
Select Full Access.
Click Create & View.
Copy the API key in a safe location, as you’ll need to enter it in Scrut in the next step.
Note: The API key will not be shown again. So, make sure to save it somewhere safe.
Note:
Refer to this guide from SendGrid for more information on the API key and what it does.
Step 2: Go To Integrations in Scrut
Sign in to Scrut and click Integrations on the left navigation panel.
Navigate to the Integrations Library tab, and choose Communication Tools in the Categories section.
Scroll to the SendGrid tile and click Integrate.
On the integration page, paste the API key obtained in Step 1.
Click Submit.
Once authorization is done, you’ll see the “Connected Successfully” message and the Connected status indicator.
Synchronization Details
Initial Sync: Upon completing the integration, Scrut will start syncing user data from SendGrid. This process typically takes a few hours to complete. Check the Audit Log on the SendGrid integration page in Scrut to review the status.
Recurring Sync: After this, Scrut performs the sync once every 24 hours to fetch incremental data such as new users, role changes, and permission updates.
Manual Sync: You can also click the Sync Now button to trigger an immediate data refresh.
Data Fetched from SendGrid
Scrut fetches the following access-related data points from SendGrid:
User Name
User Email
User Role
Viewing SendGrid Data in Scrut
To view the data fetched from your SendGrid account, you’ll need to create an Access Review (or edit an existing one) and include the SendGrid application in scope. Refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on creating an access review.
Follow these steps to create a new access review for SendGrid:
Go to People → Access Review and click Create New.
Enter Review Details: Name, Description, Owner, and Review Days.
In step 2, search for and select SendGrid in the Applications in Scope.
Select Reviewer and Approver.
Review the details and click Save Review.
From the Access Review page, click SendGrid to view user details in Scrut.
If you face any difficulties connecting SendGrid with Scrut, please contact the Scrut support team at support@scrut.io.