In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to send an email with an attachment using the Swift Mailer library and Gmail SMTP.
First, make sure you have the Swift Mailer library installed in your project. You can add it to your project by including the necessary dependencies in your composer.json file and then running composer install.
Next, you will need to configure your Gmail SMTP settings. Make sure to enable “less secure apps” access in your Gmail account settings, as we will be using the Gmail SMTP server to send emails.
Once your configuration is set up, you can start building your contact form. Create the HTML form with input fields for the sender’s email address, subject, message, and file upload.
In your PHP file, start by including the necessary Swift Mailer classes and setting up the transport for Gmail SMTP. You will need to enter your Gmail email address and password, as well as specify the SMTP server and port.
Next, retrieve the input values from the form using the $_POST global variable. Set these values as variables to use in the email.
Create a new instance of the Swift_Message class and set the sender, recipient, subject, and body of the email. Attach the uploaded file to the message using the Swift_Attachment class.
Finally, use the Swift_Mailer class to send the email. If the email is sent successfully, display a success message to the user.
Remember to handle any potential errors and validate the input data to ensure a smooth and secure user experience.
By following this tutorial, you will be able to send emails with attachments using the Swift Mailer library and Gmail SMTP. Harness the power of Swift Mailer to enhance your contact forms and provide a seamless communication experience.