Email Authentication

RVaughn13 · Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 13 Location: Santa Fe, Texas

Hi everyone, I am using the 3.3v Ethernet Controller development kit. I have a project that requires a daily status sent via email. I have used embedded controllers for years, but never connected to the internet. It looks like most email servers require authentication before accepting email (to reduce spam). I have searched this website and user forum, but did not come up with anything related to email authentication. I have a couple of questions:
(1) Is it possible to use email authentication with the embedded controllers such as PIC16F67J60?
(2) Does anyone know of any code examples that will help me understand how to implement email authentication using the CCS compiler?
I would really appreciate any help or comments!
Thanks!
Rick
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Ttelmah · Guest

Change your search to 'SMTP-AUTH', and RFC 4954, and you should find what you need.
Many companies, _will_ still allow email to be sent without authentication, from specific source IP addresses, so this might be worth considering as an alternative.
The hardest job, will be the need to Base64 encode the name and password strings. Look for RFC 2045, for data about this.

Best Wishes