In this video you'll learn how to:
• Create a contact form in HTML, Including client-side validation
• Install and configure the PHPMailer package
• Send email using PHPMailer
• Debug problems when sending the email
• Use the post / redirect / get pattern
The Challenge of Direct Email Sending in PHP
In the world of web development, the process of sending emails directly via PHP code can be quite treacherous. It demands a high-level familiarity with the intricacies of SMTP standard protocols and raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities, such as Email injection for spamming. This daunting task may leave even the bravest developers bewildered.
PHPMailer to the Rescue
Fear not, for PHPMailer swoops in as the knight in shining armor, saving you from the clutches of complexity! This heroic code library acts as a valiant mediator between your PHP code and the treacherous email delivery world. With PHPMailer by your side, you can vanquish the perils of direct email sending and focus on the essence of your communication.
The Wonders of PHPMailer: Safe, Simple, and Superb
Imagine a world where sending emails becomes as simple as casting a spell with a magic wand. That's the power PHPMailer wields! This enchanting code library simplifies the process of sending emails, providing you with a seamless and secure solution that can be effortlessly harnessed.
With PHPMailer's graceful syntax, you can create and send emails in a matter of moments, sparing you from the complexities and vulnerabilities associated with direct email sending. Your days of grappling with SMTP protocols and fearing email injection will be but a distant memory.
Installation: Unveiling the Best Path
Now, you may wonder how to summon this wondrous PHPMailer into your world. Fear not, for the best path lies before you! To summon PHPMailer into your PHP project, we recommend harnessing the power of download file.
phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php at master Download file :-
https://github.com/KyleAMathews/phpmailer/blob/master/class.phpmailer.php
phpmailer/class.smtp.php at master Download file :-
https://github.com/KyleAMathews/phpmailer/blob/master/class.smtp.php
Mailtrap official website link :-
https://mailtrap.io/
Use the following setting to configure PHPMailer :-
$phpmailer = new PHPMailer();
$phpmailer->isSMTP();
$phpmailer->Host = 'sandbox.smtp.mailtrap.io';
$phpmailer->SMTPAuth = true;
$phpmailer->Port = XXXX;
$phpmailer->Username = 'XXXXXXXXXXXX';
$phpmailer->Password = 'XXXXXXXXXXXX';
$phpmailer = new PHPMailer(); $phpmailer->isSMTP(); $phpmailer->Host = 'sandbox.smtp.mailtrap.io'; $phpmailer->SMTPAuth = true; $phpmailer->Port = 2525; $phpmailer->Username = '69243a3cdf3998'; $phpmailer->Password = 'a0e164beb4346b';