How to Create a PHP Contact Form Using PHPMailer | Send Email with Gmail SMTP

In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll show you how to create a PHP contact form using PHPMailer and integrate it with Gmail SMTP for secure email delivery. We will set up the form to allow users to send messages directly to your inbox. This guide includes configuring Gmail's App Password for better security, validating form inputs, and handling errors.
What you'll learn:
How to build a PHP contact form.
How to send emails securely using PHPMailer.
Setting up Gmail's SMTP with App Password.
Input validation for contact forms.
Handling success and error messages.
By the end of this video, you'll be able to create your own fully functional contact form using PHP and PHPMailer.
Links:
Source Code: github.com/cod...
PHPMailer: github.com/PHP...
Steps to Create an App Password in Gmail:
Step 1: Enable 2-Step Verification: Before you can create an App Password, you must enable 2-Step Verification for your Google account.
Step 2: Go to Google Account Security. Scroll down to the Signing in to Google section.
Find 2-Step Verification and turn it on. You’ll be prompted to set up a secondary verification method (usually your phone number).
Step 3: Generate an App Password: Once 2-Step Verification is enabled, follow these steps to create an App Password.
Step 4: Go to your Google Account Security page. Under the Signing in to Google section, look for the App passwords option.
Step 5: Sign in again if prompted.
In the Select the app and device you want to generate the app password for section:
Choose "Other (Custom name)" from the drop-down list.
Name it something like "PHPMailer" or "My App" for identification purposes.
Step 6: Click Generate.
Google will now generate a 16-character App Password (without spaces). Copy this password.
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[@samnako]

Good works guys? Keep it up. Can you make for me the following tutorials? 1. How to install composer locally or globally for php. 2. How to enable file upload on a live server / cpanel for production applications. 3. How to use phpmailer on a live server to send email to every new subscriber who fills out a web form. I will appreciate these please.

[@CodingwithElias]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I'm glad you found the content helpful. I appreciate your suggestions for new tutorials! Here’s a quick overview of the topics you mentioned: Installing Composer: I can definitely create a tutorial on how to install Composer locally or globally for PHP. It's an essential tool for managing dependencies. Enabling File Uploads on a Live Server: This is a great topic! I’ll cover how to configure file uploads on a live server, including settings in cPanel. Using PHPMailer: A tutorial on using PHPMailer to send emails from a live server is a fantastic idea. It’s very useful for applications that need to notify users. I’ll consider making these tutorials in the future. Stay tuned, and feel free to share any other topics you're interested in!

[@feyuhope4659]

Thanks a lot but can i send image through this code

[@CodingwithElias]

You're welcome! 😊 Yes, you can definitely send images through the contact form by modifying the code. You'll need to ensure your form has an enctype attribute set to multipart/form-data, and then handle the file upload in your PHP code

[@feyuhope4659]

@CodingwithElias okay sir thanks a lot 🙏