React SMTP Express

Tired of setting up a backend just to send emails from your React application? SMTP Express is here to save the day! This powerful library allows you to send emails directly from your frontend code, eliminating the need for a complex backend server.

For a detailed explanation of SMTP Express and its functionalities, refer to my comprehensive article guide: Send Emails in your React JS App with SMTP Express.

This repository provides a comprehensive guide and code examples to get you started with using SMTP Express in your React projects. Leverage the power of front-end email sending and streamline your development workflow!

Steps to Clone the `react-smtp-express-article` Repository to a Local Machine

Prerequisites

Git: Ensure Git is installed on your machine. You can download it from Git.
Node.js: Download and install Node.js from the official website: Node.js.

Clone the Repository

Open your terminal or command prompt.
Run the following command to clone the repository. Replace <your-username> with your GitHub username:
```
git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/react-smtp-express-article.git
```

Navigate to the Directory

Once the cloning process finishes, navigate to the newly created directory using this command:
```
cd react-smtp-express-article
```

Install Dependencies

Within the project directory, install the required dependencies using npm:
```
npm install
```

Set Up a Project on the SMTP Express Platform

To use SMTP Express, you need to set up a project on the SMTP Express platform. Here are the basics:

Create an account or log in to the SMTP Express platform.
Create a new project.
Get the required keys for your project.

For detailed instructions on setting up a project, please refer to the section of my article where I explain this process.

Set Up Environment Variables

To use SMTP Express, you need to generate some keys on the SMTP Express platform and add them to your environment variables.

projectId: VITE_SMTP_PROJECT_ID
projectSecret: VITE_SMTP_PROJECT_SECRET

These keys will be generated on the SMTP Express platform. Add them to the smtp.ts file located in the appropriate folder.

Another important environment variable needed for the project is:

Project Sender Email: VITE_SMTP_PROJECT_SENDER_EMAIL

This variable is located in the App.tsx file.

For more details on generating these keys and setting up the environment variables, please refer to the section of the article where I discuss using React with SMTP Express.

Run the Application Locally

To run the application locally, use the following command:
```
npm run dev
```
The server will start and the application will be available at http://localhost:5173.

By following these steps, you'll have a local copy of the react-smtp-express-article repository with all the necessary dependencies installed. You can now see SMTP Express in action and refer to the codebase as documentation for implementing it in your own projects.

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