Welcome to the repository for the code featured in our YouTube Tutorial on sending emails with Node.js using Nodemailer and OAuth2. This project aims to demonstrate a practical implementation of email communication in Node.js applications, utilizing the powerful Nodemailer library and OAuth2 for enhanced security.
In our tutorial video, we guide you through the process of setting up OAuth2 credentials, installing and configuring Nodemailer, crafting and sending emails, and addressing advanced email features. You'll also learn about error handling and troubleshooting to ensure smooth email delivery in your applications.
To successfully run and understand this code, you'll need:
- Node.js (download and installation instructions: nodejs.org)
- Get the OAuth credentials from Google as shown in the video.
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Clone this repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/localhost-8000/Nodejs_Email_Service.git
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Navigate to the repository folder.
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Create a '.env' file in project root directory and copy content from '.env.example' file.
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Fill the required credentials in .env
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Install the required depenencies:
npm install
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Run the application:
node index.js
Contributions to enhance this tutorial are welcome! If you find a bug, have a suggestion, or want to add more features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.