Sending Email in PHP - Requirements and Instructions Requirements PHP: Version 7.0 or higher. Composer: To install PHP Mailer and other dependencies. SMTP Server: For example, Gmail, SendGrid, or any other email server. Setup Instructions Install Composer Dependencies:
Install PHP Mailer and other required dependencies by running: bash composer install Configure PHP Mailer:
Edit the send_email.php file to configure your SMTP server settings: php $mail->isSMTP(); $mail->Host = 'smtp.example.com'; // SMTP Server $mail->Username = '[email protected]'; // Your email address $mail->Password = 'your_password'; // Your email password $mail->Port = 587; // SMTP Port Send Test Email:
To send a test email, run the following command: bash php send_email.php Tips Gmail Users: If you're using Gmail, you may need to enable "Less Secure Apps" or use an App Password if you have two-factor authentication enabled. Usage The script allows you to securely send emails and can be used for purposes like account verification, notifications, or password recovery.