Send Email using Task Scheduler

Requirement – Task scheduler to send any file as attachment.

 

Prerequisite – Should have SMTP details for any available email service

 

Resolution – Task scheduler has send email option, which is not helpful and people face many issues.

sendEmail is one utility, which can be used to fulfill the need. Download this executable file and save at system.

1.        Create a task in scheduler
2.        Select action- Run a program
3.      Give the sendEmail.exe in file name

1.  Start in (optional)=path of sendEmail.exe in your system
2.  Add arguments (Optional) – provide mailing details as mentioned below -

-f sandeep19rm@gmail.com -u Test Email -m Here is the Email Option! -a sandeep.txt -t sandeep@oalearning.com -cc learning@oalearning.com -s smtp.gmail.com:587 -xu username@gmail.com -xp password -o tls=yes

 

Options :

-f	From Email Address
-u	Mail Subject
-m	Mail Body
-a	Attachment file name
-t	To Email Address
-cc	CC Email Address
-bcc	BCC Email Address
-s	SMTP details (server:port)
-xu	Username
-xp	Password
-o	Mailing options