Node-RED: Creating the backoffice interface

This documentation is part of the Use case: connect mailboxes guide. You can view the complete guide here: Seamlessly connect hundreds of mailboxes in a post office.

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The backoffice interface is utilised by post office operators. They can add a new button with an associated email or remove one as needed.

Node-RED includes an HTTP server, allowing the creation of HTML pages and APIs with minimal effort.

Node-RED backoffice flow

The entire backoffice interface was developed directly within Node-RED. It consists of an HTML page with authentication and an API with two routes. The first API route allows for the addition of a new button, while the second route facilitates the removal of an existing button.