Amazon SES Bulk Email Setup

I need help getting Amazon Simple Email Service fully ready so I can send regular newsletters and updates to my existing subscriber list. I’m not even sure if an SES account is already active, so the first step is confirming my status and walking me through any required account or identity verification.

Once the account piece is clear, I want the basic sending infrastructure in place:
• Domain and email address verification
• SMTP credentials or API setup for bulk sending
• Sending limits request (if needed) and a quick deliverability check
• A short test campaign so I can see the first newsletter land in an inbox

I already have the email list and copy—what I need from you is the technical setup and a simple, clear hand-off guide so I can repeat the send on my own.