{"id":98272,"date":"2023-09-19T12:45:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/?p=98272"},"modified":"2024-06-16T14:58:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T14:58:23","slug":"esp32-cam-send-photos-email","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/randomnerdtutorials.com\/esp32-cam-send-photos-email\/","title":{"rendered":"ESP32-CAM: Take and Send Photos via Email using an SMTP Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This tutorial shows how to send captured photos from the ESP32-CAM to your email account using an SMTP Server<\/a>. We\u2019ll show you a simple example that takes a photo when the ESP32 boots and sends it as an attachment in an email. The last photo taken is temporarily saved in the ESP32 LittleFS filesystem.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"ESP32-CAM<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Updated 19 September 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make this project work, the ESP32-CAM needs to be connected to a router with access to the internet \u2013 needs to be connected to your local network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project is compatible with any ESP32 camera board with the OV2640 camera<\/a>. You just need to make sure you use the right pin assignment for the board you’re using: ESP32-CAM Camera Boards: Pin and GPIOs Assignment Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESP Mail Client Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To send emails with the ESP32-CAM<\/a>, we\u2019ll use the ESP-Mail-Client library<\/a>. This library allows the ESP32 to send and receive emails with or without attachments via SMTP and IMAP servers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this project, we’ll use SMTP<\/a> to send an email with an attachment. The attachment is a photo taken with the ESP32-CAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMTP means Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and it is an internet standard for email transmission. To send emails through code, you need to know your SMTP server details. Each email provider has a different SMTP server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing the ESP-Mail-Client Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before proceeding with this tutorial, you need to install the ESP-Mail-Client library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to Sketch <\/strong>> Include Library<\/strong> > Manage Libraries<\/strong> and search for ESP Mail Client<\/strong>. Install the ESP Mail Client library by Mobizt<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sender Email (New Account)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend creating a new email account to send the emails to your main personal email address. Do not use your main personal email to send emails via ESP32<\/strong>. If something goes wrong in your code or if by mistake you make too many requests, you can be banned or have your account temporarily disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll use a newly created Gmail.com account to send the emails, but you can use any other email provider. The receiver email can be your personal email without any problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Sender Email Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Create a new email account for sending emails with the ESP32. If you want to use a Gmail account, go to this link<\/a> to create a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Gmail<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Create an App Password<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You need to create an app password so that the ESP32 is able to send emails using your Gmail account. An App Password is a 16-digit passcode that gives a less secure app or device permission to access your Google Account. Learn more about sign-in with app passwords here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An app password can only be used with accounts that have 2-step verification turned on<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open your Google Account<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. In the navigation panel, select Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Under \u201cSigning in to Google,\u201d select 2-Step Verification<\/strong> > Get started<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Follow the on-screen steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    After enabling 2-step verification, you can create an app password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open your Google Account<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. In the search panel, search for\u00a0App Passwords<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Open the\u00a0App Passwords<\/strong>\u00a0menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      \"Google<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
      1. Give a name to the app password, for example ESP. Then, click on Create. It will pop-up a window with a password that you\u2019ll use with the ESP32 or ESP8266 to send emails. Save that password (even though it says you won\u2019t need to remember it) because you\u2019ll need it later.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n
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        \"Create<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

        It will pop-up a window with a password that you\u2019ll use with the ESP32 to send emails. Save that password (even though it says you won\u2019t need to remember it) because you\u2019ll need it later.<\/p>\n\n\n

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        \"Generated<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

        Now, you should have an app password that you’ll use on the ESP32 code to send the emails.<\/p>\n\n\n

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        \"Gmail<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

        If you’re using another email provider, check how to create an app password. You should be able to find the instructions with a quick google search “your_email_provider<\/strong> + create app password”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Gmail SMTP Server Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019re using a Gmail account, these are the SMTP Server details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n