How to track email send over smtp via code?

by ryan.murray , in category: Third Party Scripts , a month ago

How to track email send over smtp via code?

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by daisha , a month ago

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To track emails sent over SMTP using code, you can include a unique tracking identifier in the email message and then use a webhook or some kind of tracking mechanism to monitor when that identifier is accessed or clicked on.


Here is a general outline of how you can implement email tracking in code:

  1. Include a unique tracking identifier in the email message: You can include a unique tracking identifier in the content of the email message, such as a hidden image pixel or a specific link that contains the identifier.
  2. Send the email using an SMTP library: Use an SMTP library in your programming language of choice to send the email. Be sure to include the tracking identifier in the email message.
  3. Set up a webhook or tracking mechanism: Set up a webhook or tracking mechanism to monitor when the tracking identifier is accessed or clicked on. This could involve capturing the HTTP request when the identifier is accessed and logging it in a database or triggering a specific action.
  4. Monitor the tracking data: Monitor the tracking data to see when the email was opened or clicked on, as well as other relevant information such as the recipient's location, device, and time of interaction.


By following these steps, you can track emails sent over SMTP using code and gather useful data about how recipients are engaging with your emails. Keep in mind that email tracking may have privacy implications, so be sure to comply with relevant laws and regulations when implementing this feature in your application.