Configuring SMTP email alerts for DAG failures in Airflow is crucial to receive real-time notifications and minimize downtime. The guide covers updating the airflow.cfg file for SMTP settings, adding email alert configurations in DAGs, testing the setup by triggering a DAG manually, and troubleshooting SMTP issues. The post also suggests extending notifications to Slack or Microsoft Teams for enhanced monitoring.
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Setting Up SMTP Email Alerts for DAG Failures in AirflowIntroduction1️⃣ Configuring SMTP in AirflowUpdate airflow.cfg for SMTP2️⃣ Setting Up Email Alerts in Your DAGExample DAG with Email Alert on Failure3️⃣ Testing Email Alerts4️⃣ Debugging SMTP Issues🎯 ConclusionNeed Help? Reach Out!Sort: