Automating Emails with EmailJS: A Quick Guide

Sending emails directly from your web app without a backend? That’s where EmailJS comes in! It’s a simple, powerful tool that lets you send automated emails using services like Gmail—all with just a few lines of JavaScript.

Getting Started with EmailJS

1. Create an Email Service

   • Sign up at EmailJS.

   • Connect your email provider (e.g., Gmail).

     

2. Set Up an Email Template

   • Define a template with placeholders like {user_name} and {message}.

   • Save it and note the Template ID.

     

3. Integrate EmailJS in Your Code
   Install EmailJS:

    npm install emailjs-com
   

   Send an email using JavaScript:

    import emailjs from "emailjs-com";
   
    emailjs.send("your_service_ID", "your_template_ID", {
      to_name: "John",
      message: "Hello, this is a test email!",
    }, "your_user_ID")
    .then(response => console.log("Email sent!", response))
    .catch(error => console.error("Error:", error));
   

4. Test & Deploy

   • Send a test email and check the EmailJS dashboard.

   • Integrate it into your forms, notifications, or alerts!

Why Use EmailJS?

✅ No backend required
✅ Fast and easy setup
✅ Works with multiple email providers

With EmailJS, automating emails in your web app is effortless. Try it out and enhance your app’s communication today! 🚀