I’ve been trying to set up a contact form using React to send emails, and I’ve encountered several issues. Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
React Form Setup: Built a multi-page React app where Welcome.js handles the contact form submission.
Backend Setup: Used server.js with Express and Nodemailer to send emails via a /send-email endpoint. Nodemailer is configured with Gmail SMTP.
Form Submission: Made a POST request from Welcome.js to /send-email. Confirmed server.js is running and listening on port 5000.
Issues Faced:
Email not sending: Nodemailer configuration seems correct, but emails aren’t being delivered.
CORS Errors: Had to add CORS middleware to server.js.
Fetching Errors: Sometimes getting Failed to fetch errors, despite server running.
I’d appreciate any help on what might be causing these issues, specifically:
Are there common misconfigurations with Nodemailer/Gmail?
How can I ensure my backend is properly linked to the frontend for sending emails?
Current Code:
Welcome.js: Handles the form and sends POST requests to /send-email.
server.js: Uses Express and Nodemailer for handling the email logic.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
my contact form can be viewed here https://contact.jamieparishooper.com
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