How to implement a user feedback system using ASP.NET C# to send emails to a specific Gmail account?

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I’m working on a project where I need to create a feedback form that sends emails to a specific Gmail account. Here’s what I’ve got so far:

<form runat="server">
  <div>
    <asp:TextBox ID="recipientEmail" runat="server" ReadOnly="True">[email protected]</asp:TextBox>
  </div>
  <div>
    <asp:TextBox ID="userName" runat="server" placeholder="Your Name"></asp:TextBox>
    <asp:RequiredFieldValidator ID="nameValidator" runat="server" ErrorMessage="Name is required" ControlToValidate="userName"></asp:RequiredFieldValidator>
  </div>
  <div>
    <asp:TextBox ID="userEmail" runat="server" placeholder="Your Email"></asp:TextBox>
  </div>
  <div>
    <asp:TextBox ID="userPhone" runat="server" placeholder="Your Phone"></asp:TextBox>
  </div>
  <div>
    <asp:TextBox ID="userMessage" runat="server" TextMode="MultiLine" placeholder="Your Message"></asp:TextBox>
  </div>
  <div>
    <asp:Button ID="submitButton" runat="server" Text="Submit" OnClick="submitButton_Click" />
  </div>
  <asp:Label ID="statusLabel" runat="server"></asp:Label>
</form>

I’m wondering how to set this up so the messages actually go to the specified Gmail account. Can I test this without hosting the site? Also, do I need to store the submitted data in a database, or is just sending the email enough? Thanks for any help!

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hey there! for sending emails, you’ll need to use System.Net.Mail namespace in your code-behind. You can test locally using a tool like papercut-smtp. As for storing data, it depends on your needs. if you just want to send emails, that’s enough. but keeping a record in a DB might be useful for future reference. good luck with ur project!

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I’ve been down this road before, and let me tell you, it can be a bit tricky. One thing that really helped me was using a third-party email service like SendGrid or Mailgun. They have great APIs that make sending emails a breeze, and they handle all the SMTP configuration headaches for you.

As for testing locally, I’d recommend setting up a dummy Gmail account for development. That way, you can send real emails without worrying about spamming your actual feedback inbox. Just remember to switch the recipient address when you go live.

Regarding database storage, I found it incredibly useful to log feedback submissions. It’s come in handy numerous times for debugging issues and tracking trends in user feedback. You don’t need anything fancy - even a simple SQL table with timestamps and message contents can be invaluable.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you run into any other snags along the way.