Blat mail 64 bit

Blat!

Blat is a command-line email client for Windows, and it's still widely used today. Here's a brief overview of Blat and how to use it in 64-bit Windows:

What is Blat?

Blat is a free, open-source email client that allows you to send and receive emails using the SMTP and POP3 protocols. It's a command-line tool, which means you interact with it using commands and parameters rather than a graphical user interface.

Installing Blat on 64-bit Windows

To install Blat on 64-bit Windows, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest version of Blat from the official website: https://www.blat.net/
2. Extract the downloaded zip file to a directory on your system, such as C:\Blat.
3. Open a Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
4. Navigate to the directory where you extracted Blat using the cd command (e.g., cd C:\Blat).
5. Run the blat.exe file by typing blat and pressing Enter.

Basic Blat Commands

Here are some basic Blat commands to get you started:

• blat -to <recipient_email> -from <your_email> -subject <subject> -body <message>
  • Send an email to a recipient with a specific subject and body.
• blat -to <recipient_email> -from <your_email> -subject <subject> -body <message> -attach <attachment_file>
  • Send an email with an attachment.
• blat -u <username> -p <password> -server <smtp_server> -port <smtp_port>
  • Set up your email account credentials and SMTP server settings.
• blat -r <email_file> -to <recipient_email>
  • Send an email using a file containing the email content.

Tips and Tricks

• Use the -debug parameter to enable debug mode, which can help you troubleshoot issues.
• Use the -quiet parameter to suppress output and run Blat in the background.
• You can use environment variables to store your email account credentials and SMTP server settings.
• Blat supports multiple email accounts and allows you to switch between them using the -account parameter.

Conclusion

Blat is a powerful and flexible email client that can be used in a variety of scenarios, from simple email sending to complex automation tasks. With its command-line interface, Blat is ideal for scripting and automation tasks. I hope this brief introduction to Blat has been helpful!