Automate-Daily-Email-Reports

Description

This project is a Python script that automates the process of sending daily email reports. It uses the smtplib and email.mime libraries to send emails via an SMTP server. The email content includes tasks completed, issues faced, and plans for the next day.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/aloukikjoshi/Automate-Daily-Email-Reports.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Automate-Daily-Email-Reports

3. Install the required Python libraries:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Update the smtp_host, smtp_port, smtp_user, and smtp_password variables in daily_report.py with your SMTP server details and login credentials.

2. Update the sender and receiver variables in daily_report.py with the sender and receiver email addresses.

3. Run the script:

   python daily_report.py

   The script will send an email with the daily report to the receiver email address.

Scheduled Execution

To automate sending this email daily, you can use a task scheduler like cron (Linux/Mac) or Task Scheduler (Windows).

Example using cron (Linux/Mac):

1. Save your Python script (daily_report.py) in a suitable directory.

2. Open your terminal.

3. Edit your crontab file by running:

   crontab -e

4. Add the following line to run the script every day at a specific time (e.g., 8:00 AM):

   0 8 * * * /usr/bin/python3 /path/to/your/daily_report.py

   Replace /usr/bin/python3 with the path to your Python interpreter if it's different, and replace /path/to/your/daily_report.py with the actual path to your Python script.

5. Save and exit the crontab editor. Your script will now execute daily at the specified time.

Notes:

• Make sure your SMTP server allows sending emails programmatically. Some email providers may require you to enable "less secure app access" or generate app-specific passwords.
• Handle exceptions and errors in your script to ensure robustness.
• Test your script thoroughly before deploying it in a production environment.

By following these steps, you'll have a Python script set up to automate sending daily email reports. Adjustments can be made based on your specific requirements and environment.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.