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Error: pip install smtplib Not Working

What's Causing This Error

The reason for this is that smtplib is inbuilt to Python. Therefore, it is installed initially with the Python installation.

Solution - Here's How To Resolve It

You do not have to install it. You can import it and use it without really trying to install it. If it is essential to install the module, then use the below command:

1 pip install secure-smtplib

If there is an error, make sure no file names conflict with the module. Example: email.pyc

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