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How to attach a file using mail command on Linux?

I'm on a server running a Linux shell. I need to mail a simple file to a recipient. How to do this, prefereably using only the mail command?

Solution

  • Example using uuencode:

    uuencode surfing.jpeg surfing.jpeg | mail sylvia@home.com

    and reference article:

    http://www.shelldorado.com/articles/mailattachments.html

    Note:

    you may apt install sharutils to have uuencode command