How to import java.mail

To import the java.mail package in Java, you need to add the following import statement at the top of your Java file:

import javax.mail.*;
import javax.mail.internet.*;

The javax.mail package is part of the Java Standard Edition (SE) and is included in the Java Development Kit (JDK). However, if you are using an older version of Java, you may need to download and install the JavaMail API separately.

Here are the steps to import java.mail in different scenarios:

Scenario 1: Using Java 8 or later

If you are using Java 8 or later, you can simply add the import statement at the top of your Java file:

import javax.mail.*;
import javax.mail.internet.*;

Scenario 2: Using Java 7 or earlier

If you are using Java 7 or earlier, you need to download and install the JavaMail API separately. You can download the JavaMail API from the official website: https://javaee.github.io/javamail/

Once you have downloaded and installed the JavaMail API, you can add the following import statement at the top of your Java file:

import javax.mail.*;
import javax.mail.internet.*;
import com.sun.mail.util.MailSSLSocketFactory;

Scenario 3: Using Maven or Gradle

If you are using Maven or Gradle to manage your dependencies, you can add the following dependency to your pom.xml or build.gradle file:

<!-- Maven -->
<dependency>
    <groupId>javax.mail</groupId>
    <artifactId>mail</artifactId>
    <version>1.6.2</version>
</dependency>

<!-- Gradle -->
dependencies {
    implementation 'javax.mail:mail:1.6.2'
}

Once you have added the dependency, you can import the java.mail package in your Java file:

import javax.mail.*;
import javax.mail.internet.*;

Note: Make sure to replace the version number with the latest version available.