Email Sender Script

A simple Python script to send emails using Gmail's SMTP server.

📋 Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed
• A Gmail account
• App Password (not your regular Gmail password)

🔧 Setup

1. Enable 2-Factor Authentication on Gmail

• Go to your Google Account settings
• Enable 2-Step Verification

2. Generate App Password

1. Visit: https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords
2. Select "Mail" as the app
3. Select your device
4. Generate and copy the 16-character app password

3. Install Required Library

No additional installation required - uses Python's built-in smtplib library.

🚀 Usage

1. Edit the script with your credentials:

   gmail_user = "your_email@gmail.com"
   gmail_password = "your_app_password_here"

2. Update recipient email:

   to = ["recipient@example.com"]

3. Run the script:

   python email_sender.py

⚠️ Security Notes

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Never commit this script with real credentials to version control.

• Remove or replace credentials before sharing
• Use environment variables for production
• Consider using .env files for local development

📝 Code Features

• Secure SSL connection to Gmail SMTP (port 465)
• Basic error handling
• Simple email formatting
• Console feedback for success/failure

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

1. Authentication Error: Ensure you're using an App Password, not your regular Gmail password
2. Connection Refused: Check firewall settings or try enabling "Less secure app access" (deprecated)
3. Email Not Received: Check recipient's spam folder

🔒 Recommended Security Practices

For production use, consider:

• Using environment variables
• Implementing a configuration file
• Adding input validation
• Using email templates for complex emails

📄 License

This script is for educational purposes. Use responsibly and in compliance with Gmail's terms of service.