Can we send mail through jenkins

Yes, you can send mail through Jenkins. Jenkins provides a built-in feature to send email notifications to users, teams, or groups. Here are the steps to configure email notifications in Jenkins:

  1. Configure Jenkins Email Settings:
    • Go to Jenkins' global configuration page by clicking on the gear icon () in the top right corner and selecting "Configure Jenkins".
    • Scroll down to the "Email" section.
    • Enter the SMTP server details, such as the server name, port, username, and password.
    • Set the "Default sender" email address.
  2. Configure Email Notifications:
    • Go to the job configuration page by clicking on the job name and selecting "Configure".
    • Scroll down to the "Post-build Actions" section.
    • Click on the "Add post-build action" button and select "Email notification".
    • Configure the email notification settings, such as the recipient email addresses, subject, and body.
  3. Trigger Email Notifications:
    • Jenkins will send an email notification to the configured recipients when the job is triggered, such as on a successful build or when a build fails.

Some popular plugins that can be used to send email notifications in Jenkins include:

  1. Email-ext plugin: This plugin provides advanced email notification features, such as customizable email templates and attachments.
  2. Jenkins Email Plugin: This plugin provides a simple way to send email notifications from Jenkins.
  3. Mail-Hudson plugin: This plugin provides a way to send email notifications using a mail server.

Some common use cases for sending mail through Jenkins include:

  1. Build notifications: Send email notifications to team members or stakeholders when a build is successful or fails.
  2. Deployment notifications: Send email notifications when a deployment is successful or fails.
  3. Error notifications: Send email notifications when an error occurs during a build or deployment.
  4. Status updates: Send email notifications to keep team members or stakeholders informed about the status of a build or deployment.

Remember to configure your email settings correctly and test your email notifications before using them in production.