Unable to send email notification in outlook using paython

Hi

Here are the potential causes and solutions based on the code you provided:

1. Authentication Issues:

• Incorrect Credentials: Double-check that you're entering the correct sender email address and password. Be mindful of typos or extra spaces.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): If 2FA is enabled for your Outlook account, you'll need to generate an app password:
  1. Go to your Microsoft account security settings (https://account.microsoft.com/account/manage-my-account).
     1. Under "App passwords," create a new password specifically for your Python script.
        1. Use the generated app password in your code instead of your regular Outlook password.

2. Outlook Security Restrictions:

• Less Secure App Access Disabled: Outlook might have disabled access for less secure apps. You can try temporarily enabling it, but it's generally recommended to use a more secure method (like app passwords). Here's how to enable it (not recommended for long-term use):
  1. Go to your Microsoft account security settings (https://account.microsoft.com/account/manage-my-account).
     1. Under "Advanced security," find "Less secure app access."
        1. Turn on the toggle.

3. SMTP Port Misconfiguration:

• Port 467: While port 465 is commonly used for SMTP with SSL, Outlook might require port 467. Try changing the smtp_port variable to 467.

4. Code Enhancements:

• Error Handling: Wrap the server.login and server.sendmail calls in a try-except block to catch potential errors and provide informative messages:

Python

try:
    server.login(sender_email, password)
    print("Logged in")
    server.sendmail(sender_email, receiver_email, message)
    print("Email sent successfully!")
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Error sending email: {e}")

Revised Code:

Python

import smtplib, ssl
smtp_server = "smtp-mail.outlook.com"
sender_email = "your_email@outlook.com"  # Replace with your actual email
receiver_email = "recipient@example.com"
smtp_port = 467  # Might be 465 depending on your Outlook configuration
password = input("Enter your app password (or Outlook password if 2FA is disabled): ")
message = """\
Subject: Hi Outlook email received.
This message is sent from Python."""
context = ssl.create_default_context()
with smtplib.SMTP_SSL(smtp_server, smtp_port, context=context) as server:
    try:
        server.login(sender_email, password)
        print("Logged in")
        server.sendmail(sender_email, receiver_email, message)
        print("Email sent successfully!")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error sending email: {e}")

Additional Tips:

• Consider using a more secure method like OAuth2 for authentication, especially for production environments.
• Refer to the official Microsoft documentation for the latest configuration guidelines: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/pop-imap-and-smtp-settings-for-outlook-com-d088b986-291d-42b8-9564-9c414e2aa040