Php mail to function

The classic PHP mail() function!

The mail() function in PHP is used to send an email message. It takes three required parameters and several optional parameters.

Required parameters:

  1. to: The recipient's email address.
  2. subject: The subject of the email.
  3. message: The body of the email.

Optional parameters:

  1. headers: Additional headers to be included in the email.
  2. parameters: Additional parameters to be passed to the mail function.

Here is the basic syntax:

mail($to, $subject, $message);

Here's an example:

<?php
$to = '[email protected]';
$subject = 'Test email';
$message = 'This is a test email sent using PHP';

mail($to, $subject, $message);
?>

This will send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Test email" and the body "This is a test email sent using PHP".

Note: The mail() function is a simple and straightforward way to send emails, but it has some limitations. For example, it doesn't support attachments, HTML emails, or encryption. If you need more advanced features, you may want to consider using a PHP email library or a third-party service.

Common issues:

  1. Email not sent: Make sure that the mail() function is enabled in your PHP configuration (usually by setting sendmail_path in your php.ini file).
  2. Email not delivered: Check that the recipient's email address is valid and that the email server is configured correctly.
  3. Email not received: Check that the email is not being blocked by the recipient's email server or spam filters.