Using log4j to send email reports via the SMTPAppender

Question

I\'m trying to use log4j to send emailable reports that contain the logging statements from a background process. I want one email sent for each process run, not one email

Answer 1

Log4j 2.x onwards, the following configuration for log4j.xml can be used. It's pretty straightforward and can be used to send emails.

You need to edit it and enter your smtp host, username, password, port and subject.

    

        
            Mail1
            SUBJECT
            TO_EMAIL
            FROM_EMAIL
            smtp.gmail.com
            487
            false
            username
            password
            smtps
            
            
        
    
    
        
            
        
    

Reference: Log4j SMTP Appender