Adding dependencies for sending mail in java

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I am trying to write add sending an email to an application I have written in java, I found a good guide. http://www.mkyong.com/java/javamail-api-sending-email-via-gmail-smtp-example/

But how do I add the javaee.jar and mail.jar dependencies?

I added the dependencies but I get

"Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: javax.mail.MessagingException: Could not connect to SMTP host: smtp.gmail.com, port: 587; nested exception is: java.net.SocketException: Unrecognized Windows Sockets error: 87: create at sendMail.main(sendMail.java:47) Caused by: javax.mail.MessagingException: Could not connect to SMTP host: smtp.gmail.com, port: 587; nested exception is: java.net.SocketException: Unrecognized Windows Sockets error: 87: create at com.sun.mail.smtp.SMTPTransport.openServer(SMTPTransport.java:1961) at com.sun.mail.smtp.SMTPTransport.protocolConnect(SMTPTransport.java:654) at javax.mail.Service.connect(Service.java:317) at javax.mail.Service.connect(Service.java:176) at javax.mail.Service.connect(Service.java:125) at javax.mail.Transport.send0(Transport.java:194) at javax.mail.Transport.send(Transport.java:124) at sendMail.main(sendMail.java:42) Caused by: java.net.SocketException: Unrecognized Windows Sockets error: 87: create at java.net.Socket.createImpl(Unknown Source) at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) at java.net.Socket.connect(Unknown Source) at com.sun.mail.util.SocketFetcher.createSocket(SocketFetcher.java:321) at com.sun.mail.util.SocketFetcher.getSocket(SocketFetcher.java:237) at com.sun.mail.smtp.SMTPTransport.openServer(SMTPTransport.java:1927) ... 7 more "

Any ideas what is wrong?

You add the jars to your build path with your IDE.Are you using Eclipse? — alvinarul
– alvinarul, Commented Jun 10, 2013 at 6:11
Yes I'm using eclipse I don't know where to find the javaee.jar though? I believe I added the mail one — user2469373
– user2469373, Commented Jun 10, 2013 at 6:16
Have you tried the SSL version encryption version or instead of smtp.gmail.com try smtp.googlemail,com — alvinarul
– alvinarul, Commented Jun 10, 2013 at 6:40

alvinarul · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-10 06:16:51Z

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In the Package Explorer view, right-click the project that you want to add a dependency to.

Click Build Path > Configure Build Path. Click the Libraries tab. Complete one of the following tasks:

Click Add JARS if the .jar file is in the current workspace. Click Add External JARS if the .jar file is not in the current workspace.

Select the .jar file that you want. Click OK.

answered Jun 10, 2013 at 6:16

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user2469373 Over a year ago

Yes i've clicked add external jar's but I have no idea where to find the jars

alvinarul Over a year ago

Have you downloaded them to?If you haven't you've got to download the API version you want.Are you on Java EE 5 or 6? For Java EE 5: download.java.net/maven/1/javaee/jars/javaee-api-5.jar For Java EE 6: download.java.net/maven/2/javax/javaee-api/6.0/… For mail.jar: mvnrepository.com/artifact/javax.mail/mail/1.4

user2469373 Over a year ago

im on 6, maybe i need a newer mail version too, where can I find that one?

Bill Shannon · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-10 23:35:14Z

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Most likely you have a firewall or anti-virus product that's preventing you from connecting.

See the JavaMail FAQ for tips for debugging connection problems.

answered Jun 10, 2013 at 23:35

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Reg · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-12 07:22:59Z

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When sending mail through the SMTP protocol, the port should be set to 465. Change your port to 465 and then try again.

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answered Jun 12, 2015 at 6:35

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