Email Sending Application

This project is a Spring Boot-based application that allows sending emails with or without attachments through a user interface. It uses Java Mail Sender for email functionality and provides a simple web interface for users to input the necessary information.

Features

• Sending simple emails or emails with attachments.
• User interface to input required information (recipient, subject, message) and attach a file.
• Error handling and user feedback.

Technologies Used

Backend

• Language: Java
• Framework: Spring Boot
• Library: Java Mail Sender
• Dependency Manager: Maven

Frontend

• Languages: HTML, CSS (with Tailwind CSS), JavaScript

SMTP Server

• Configuration: Gmail (or any other compatible SMTP server)

Video Demonstration

Installation and Execution

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mamyDinyah34/SMTP_SpringBoot.git
   cd SMTP_SpringBoot
   

2. Configure the application.properties file:
   Add the necessary SMTP settings in the src/main/resources/application.properties file:

   spring.mail.host=smtp.gmail.com
   spring.mail.port=587
   spring.mail.username=<YOUR_EMAIL>
   spring.mail.password=<YOUR_PASSWORD>
   spring.mail.properties.mail.smtp.auth=true
   spring.mail.properties.mail.smtp.starttls.enable=true
   spring.mail.properties.mail.smtp.ssl.trust=smtp.gmail.com
   

3. Build and run the application:

   mvn clean install
   mvn spring-boot:run
   

4. Access the application:
   Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080.

Usage

1. Enter the information: Fill out the form with the recipient's email address, subject, and message.
2. Add an attachment: If necessary, select a file to attach.
3. Send the email: Click the "Send" button to send the email.
4. Check the status: A confirmation or error message will be displayed depending on the result of the sending.