How to properly implement Email Connector in Mendix 10.6 to send emails using SMTP server.

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Hello Community, I am working on a Mendix 10.6 application and I need to implement the Email Connector to send emails from my app. I have already downloaded the Email Connector module from the Marketplace, but I am a bit confused about the correct configuration steps and how to use it in a microflow. Here is what I want to achieve: Configure an Email Account (SMTP details like Gmail/Outlook). Store the password securely using the Encryption module. Send an email with the following details: From address To address (single or multiple) Subject line Body (plain text or HTML) Optionally, attachments I have a few doubts: What is the correct way to create and send an EmailMessage object? Is there any working microflow example to send a simple email that I can follow? For Gmail/Outlook accounts, do I need to use App Passwords instead of the normal password? It would be very helpful if someone can provide step-by-step guidance (from setting up the account to sending the first test email). Thanks in advance 🙏
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Hello,

 

I would recommend exploring Email_Connector module by using the built-in microflows and overview pages. Here's a quick way to get things up and running, if not already done:

 

Below are a few steps to get going:

  1. Add a Menu Item to Launch the Overview Page:

    • Go to the Navigation section in your base app.
    • Under the Menu, add a new item.
    • Set it to call the microflow: ACT_EmailAccount_LaunchEmailConnectorOverview from the Email_Connector module.
    • Save everything and run the app.
    • Once it’s live, click on the new menu item — it’ll open a page where you can:
      • Set up your email account
      • Create email templates
      • Try sending a test email.

  2. SMTP Details:

    • You’ll need the SMTP settings of the email provider you want to use (like Gmail or Outlook). This is not the Gmail's email accounts user-id and password. You need to have it configured in Gmail, and this should get you a user-id and password for sending emails (knows as SMTP account credentials). Make sure you have those handy.
    • Give it a google search for the setup needed to use Gmail for sending emails.

Note:

  • Check out the USEME folder inside the Email_Connector module — it has everything you need to get started.
  • There’s also a Sample folder under USEME with ready-made examples you can use for creating Objects.
  • And don’t forget to take a look at the module’s documentation on the Mendix Marketplace — it’s super helpful.
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