How to send email using php??!?!?!!!

Question

I am creating a website and need to send an email. I already am aware I the mail() function but how do I setup a mailing server and how do I link it to php. What software do I download for the mail server. Btw I am running Windows 10 with sublime text 3 and xampp

Answer 1

Here is a simple advice.
Buy a hosting plan from any good hosting company and the mailing server should be setup for you.

But if you are to install a mailing server locally... there are a lot of configurations and tweaking that you will have to undergo before you could have a success.

Even if you successfully install a mailing server, your server may not successfully deliver mails to other public domains if you do not tweak it's settings properly. ☺