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A2 Hosting is a popular web hosting company that offers a range of hosting plans, including shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated hosting. When it comes to sending emails using PHP, A2 Hosting has some specific requirements and limitations.

Here are some key things to know about sending emails using PHP on A2 Hosting:

  1. PHP Mail Function: A2 Hosting allows you to use the built-in PHP mail function (mail() function) to send emails. However, this function is not enabled by default due to security concerns.
  2. SMTP Authentication: To send emails using PHP on A2 Hosting, you need to use SMTP authentication. This requires you to set up an SMTP server and configure your PHP script to use it.
  3. SMTP Server Settings: A2 Hosting provides an SMTP server for sending emails. The default settings are:
    • Server: smtp.a2hosting.com
    • Port: 587
    • Username: Your A2 Hosting account username
    • Password: Your A2 Hosting account password
  4. PHPMailer: A2 Hosting recommends using PHPMailer, a popular PHP library for sending emails, to send emails using their SMTP server. You can download PHPMailer from their website and configure it to use A2 Hosting's SMTP server.
  5. Email Sending Limits: A2 Hosting has email sending limits in place to prevent abuse. The limits are:
    • 500 emails per hour
    • 1000 emails per day
    • 5000 emails per month
  6. Spam Filtering: A2 Hosting has a robust spam filtering system in place to prevent spam emails from being sent. If your emails are flagged as spam, they may not be delivered to the recipient's inbox.

To send emails using PHP on A2 Hosting, you'll need to:

  1. Enable the PHP mail function in your A2 Hosting account settings.
  2. Set up an SMTP server and configure your PHP script to use it.
  3. Use a PHP library like PHPMailer to send emails using A2 Hosting's SMTP server.
  4. Ensure your emails comply with A2 Hosting's email sending policies and limits.

If you're having trouble sending emails using PHP on A2 Hosting, you can contact their support team for assistance.