How do I get a contact form to send emails

[DCG]

I've spent two days trying to get this contact form to send emails. I tried countless YouTube tutorials. Yet nothing seems to work, if anyone can send me YouTube tutorials or code that will make this work, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm not going to give up, but some help would be appreciated.

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

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How do I get a contact form to send emails via php

To create a contact form that sends emails via PHP, you can follow these steps:

1. Create an HTML form: Create an HTML form that includes the necessary fields such as name, email, subject, and message. Make sure to add the appropriate input types, labels, and placeholders to guide the user.
2. Set the form action: Set the form's action attribute to the PHP script that will handle the form data. For example: <form action="send_email.php" method="POST">
3. Create a PHP script: Create a PHP script that will process the form data and send the email. Use the PHP mail() function to send the email.
4. Test the form: Test the form by filling out the fields and submitting it. Check your email to see if the message was sent successfully
   

Note: It's important to validate the user input and sanitize the data to prevent security vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. You can use PHP functions such as htmlspecialchars() or third-party libraries like PHPMailer to help with this.

<?php
if(isset($_POST['submit'])) {
    $to = "youremail@example.com";
    $name = $_POST['name'];
    $email = $_POST['email'];
    $subject = $_POST['subject'];
    $message = $_POST['message'];
    $headers = "From: $name <$email>";

    if(mail($to, $subject, $message, $headers)) {
        echo "Your message has been sent.";
    } else {
        echo "Error: Your message could not be sent.";
    }
}
?>

In other words, try using the AI and replace PHP with your code language.

 

[DCG]

Here, via ChatGPT
How do I get a contact form to send emails via php

To create a contact form that sends emails via PHP, you can follow these steps:

1. Create an HTML form: Create an HTML form that includes the necessary fields such as name, email, subject, and message. Make sure to add the appropriate input types, labels, and placeholders to guide the user.
2. Set the form action: Set the form's action attribute to the PHP script that will handle the form data. For example: <form action="send_email.php" method="POST">
3. Create a PHP script: Create a PHP script that will process the form data and send the email. Use the PHP mail() function to send the email.
4. Test the form: Test the form by filling out the fields and submitting it. Check your email to see if the message was sent successfully

Note: It's important to validate the user input and sanitize the data to prevent security vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. You can use PHP functions such as htmlspecialchars() or third-party libraries like PHPMailer to help with this.

<?php
if(isset($_POST['submit'])) {
    $to = "youremail@example.com";
    $name = $_POST['name'];
    $email = $_POST['email'];
    $subject = $_POST['subject'];
    $message = $_POST['message'];
    $headers = "From: $name <$email>";

    if(mail($to, $subject, $message, $headers)) {
        echo "Your message has been sent.";
    } else {
        echo "Error: Your message could not be sent.";
    }
}
?>

In other words, try using the AI and replace PHP with your code language.

Thx MJ I realized that I needed a server to send emails

 

[circleme]

There are so many ways to do this but I need to know a little more about your tech stack in order to give you a solution.

Generally you have options like these:

1. Form submit + email through PHP
2. E-mail marketing software (opt-in)
3. Plugins (if you use Wordpress, there are plenty of them)

 

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[DCG]

There are so many ways to do this but I need to know a little more about your tech stack in order to give you a solution.

Generally you have options like these:

1. Form submit + email through PHP
2. E-mail marketing software (opt-in)
3. Plugins (if you use Wordpress, there are plenty of them)

Form submit + email through PHP
2 I use html css to make that website

 

[circleme]

Form submit + email through PHP
2 I use html css to make that website

Well, then implement the route that MJ has recommended. As long as your webserver supports PHP you should be good.

 

[Xeon]

Here, via ChatGPT
How do I get a contact form to send emails via php

To create a contact form that sends emails via PHP, you can follow these steps:

1. Create an HTML form: Create an HTML form that includes the necessary fields such as name, email, subject, and message. Make sure to add the appropriate input types, labels, and placeholders to guide the user.
2. Set the form action: Set the form's action attribute to the PHP script that will handle the form data. For example: <form action="send_email.php" method="POST">
3. Create a PHP script: Create a PHP script that will process the form data and send the email. Use the PHP mail() function to send the email.
4. Test the form: Test the form by filling out the fields and submitting it. Check your email to see if the message was sent successfully

Note: It's important to validate the user input and sanitize the data to prevent security vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. You can use PHP functions such as htmlspecialchars() or third-party libraries like PHPMailer to help with this.

<?php
if(isset($_POST['submit'])) {
    $to = "youremail@example.com";
    $name = $_POST['name'];
    $email = $_POST['email'];
    $subject = $_POST['subject'];
    $message = $_POST['message'];
    $headers = "From: $name <$email>";

    if(mail($to, $subject, $message, $headers)) {
        echo "Your message has been sent.";
    } else {
        echo "Error: Your message could not be sent.";
    }
}
?>

In other words, try using the AI and replace PHP with your code language.

Wasn't the forum rules changed such that people who post ChatGPT stuff would be banned?

 

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[DCG]

I GOT IT WORKING!!!!