Send Email via SMTP | C# .NET 9 Web API | Fix CORS Policy Error
In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to create an ASP.NET Web API in Visual Studio Code, configure SMTP settings, and send emails programmatically. Whether you're setting up a contact form or automating email notifications, this guide covers everything you need!
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
- Setting up a .NET 9 Web API project in Visual Studio Code
- Creating and configuring the email-sending controller
- Implementing SMTP authentication (server IP, port, credentials)
- Writing the POST method for sending emails
- Testing email functionality using the Postman extension
- Fixing CORS issues for production environments