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+*.zip
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+# Creating GitHub Release
+
+The v1.0.0 tag has been pushed to GitHub. The GitHub Actions workflow will automatically:
+
+1. Build the Windows executable
+2. Create a release
+3. Upload the built files
+
+## What Happened
+
+✅ **Created ZIP:** `Advanced-SMTP-Tester-v1.0.0-Windows.zip` (137MB)
+✅ **Created Tag:** `v1.0.0`
+✅ **Pushed Tag:** Tag is now on GitHub
+
+## GitHub Actions Status
+
+The workflow `.github/workflows/build-desktop.yml` will:
+- Detect the new tag `v1.0.0`
+- Build the Windows app
+- Create a GitHub Release
+- Upload the installer/portable files
+
+## Check Release Status
+
+Visit: https://github.com/DeNNiiInc/Advanced-Smtp-Tester/releases
+
+The release should appear within a few minutes as GitHub Actions completes the build.
+
+## Manual Upload (If Needed)
+
+If the automated release doesn't work, you can manually create a release:
+
+1. Go to: https://github.com/DeNNiiInc/Advanced-Smtp-Tester/releases/new
+2. Select tag: `v1.0.0`
+3. Title: `Advanced SMTP Tester v1.0.0`
+4. Upload: `Advanced-SMTP-Tester-v1.0.0-Windows.zip`
+5. Click "Publish release"
+
+## Local ZIP File
+
+The packaged app is ready at:
+`Advanced-SMTP-Tester-v1.0.0-Windows.zip` (137MB)
+
+You can manually upload this to GitHub Releases if needed.