Python Email automation

1. What is Email Automation?

Email automation means sending emails automatically using Python.

In simple words:
👉 Python sends emails for you
👉 No need to open Gmail manually
👉 Very useful for alerts, reports, notifications

2. Where is Email Automation Used?

Python email automation is used for:
✔ Sending reports
✔ Password reset emails
✔ Alerts & notifications
✔ Contact form emails
✔ Office automation

3. Python Module Used for Emails

Python uses the built-in module smtplib.

Import Required Modules


 

4. Before Sending Email (Important)

To send emails using Gmail:

  1. Use App Password (not normal password)

  2. Enable 2-step verification

  3. Use Gmail SMTP server

SMTP server:


 

5. Send a Simple Email (Basic Example)

Example


 

6. Send Email with User Input

Example


 

7. Send Email Automatically (Real Use)

Used for alerts & logs.

Example


 

8. Send Email to Multiple Users

Example


 

9. Send HTML Email (Simple)

Example


 

10. Send Email with Attachment

Example


 

11. Error Handling in Email Automation

Example


 

12. Real-World Example: Daily Report Email

Example


 

Used in:
✔ Offices
✔ Servers
✔ Automation scripts

13. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Using Gmail password instead of App Password
❌ Forgetting starttls()
❌ Wrong SMTP server
❌ Sending too many emails quickly

14. Email Automation Safety Tips

✔ Use App Password
✔ Do not hardcode password (use environment variable)
✔ Send limited emails
✔ Use error handling

15. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Welcome Email


 

Example 2: Error Notification


 

Example 3: Login Alert


 

16. Why Python is Best for Email Automation?

✔ Simple syntax
✔ Built-in support
✔ Works with all email services
✔ Used in real companies

17. Summary (Python Email Automation)

✔ Automates email sending
✔ Uses smtplib
✔ Useful in real projects
✔ Saves time
✔ Powerful automation skill

📘 Perfect for Real-World Python eBook

This chapter is ideal for:

  • Automation learners

  • Office work

  • Backend development

  • Python projects

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  • Email Automation Project

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