What features can I add to my email script?

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swissknife007 3 Junior Poster in Training

14 Years Ago

<?php
require('class.phpmailer.php');
$mail=new PHPMailer();
$mail->isSMTP();
$mail->SMTPDebug=1;
$mail->SMTPAuth=true;
$mail->Port=465;
$mail->Host="ssl//smtp.gmail.com";
$mail->Host = "ssl://smtp.gmail.com";
if(isset($_GET['submit']))
{
	$mail->Username=check($_GET['UserName'],"user id  required");
	if(filter_var($_GET['UserName'],FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL)==false)
	{
	show_error("Invalid email address");
	}
	$mail->Username=$_GET['UserName'];

	$mail->Password=check($_GET['pass'],"password required");
	$con=check($_GET['conpass'],"confirm password required");
	if($con!=$mail->Password)
	show_error("Passwords do not match");
	$mail->FromName=check($_GET['name']);
	$_GET['rec']=check($_GET['rec'],"recipient required");
	if(filter_var($_GET['rec'],FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL)==false)
	{
	show_error("Invalid email address");
	}

	$_GET['recn']=check($_GET['recn']);
	$mail->AddAddress($_GET['rec'],$_GET['recn']);

	$mail->Subject=$_GET['sub'];
	$mail->Body =$_GET['body'];
	if ($mail->Send() == true) {
echo 'The message has been sent at '. time();
}
else {
echo 'The email message has NOT been sent for some reason. Please try again later.';
echo 'Mailer error: ' . $mail->ErrorInfo;
}
}
else
{
echo "<html>
<body bgcolor=#ECE5B6>
<center>
<h1>GMAIL PAGE</h1> 
<form action='email3.php' method='get'>
<table bgcolor=#ECD672>
<h2>
<tr><td style ='background-color :#ECD672'>Sender Email Address*: <td><input type='text' style ='background-color :#ECD672'name='UserName' /><br>
<tr><td style ='background-color :#ECD672'>Password*:<td> <input style ='background-color :#ECD672'type='password' name='pass' /><br>
<tr><td style ='background-color :#ECD672'>Confirm Password*: <td><input style ='background-color :#ECD672'type='password' name='conpass' /><br>
<tr><td>Name: <td><input type='text' name='name' /><br>
<tr><td style ='background-color :#ECD672'>ReceiverAddress*:<td> <input style ='background-color :#ECD672' type='text' name='rec' /><br>
<tr><td>ReceiverName:<td> <input type='text' name='recn' /><br>
<tr><td>Subject: <td><input type='text' name='sub' /><br>
<tr ><td valign='top' style='height:200 px'>Body: <td style='height:200 px'><input type='text' name='body' style='height:200 px'><br></h2>
</table>

<input type='hidden' name='submit' value='1' /><br>
<input type='submit' value='SEND EMAIL'/><br>
</center>
</form>

</body>
</html> 
";
}




function check($d,$prob='')
{
	$d=trim($d);
	$d=stripslashes($d);
	$d=htmlspecialchars($d);
	if($prob &&strlen($d)==0)
	{
		show_error($prob);
	}
	return $d;
}
function show_error($myError)
{

   echo " <html>
    <body>

    <b><h1><center>Please correct the following error:</b><br />";
  echo $myError;

echo "</center></h1>
    </body>
    </html>";

exit();


}
// function checke($d,$prob='')
// {
	// $d=trim($d);
	// $d=stripslashes($d);
	// $d=htmlspecialchars($d);
	// if(!preg_match($d,"^(\.[_a-z0-9-]+)*@[a-z0-9-]+(\.[a-z0-9-]+)*(\.[a-z]{2,4})$"))
	// {
		// show_error($prob);
	// }
	// return $d;
// }

?>



This is an email script I made using PHPMailer.Can soneone please suggest what features I can add and how?
Thanks Priteas in advance.

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Latest Post 14 Years Ago Latest Post by Member #120589

Dani AI

Generated 9 Months Ago

A short, practical checklist that complements the replies already here (especially and ) and fixes common pitfalls in the posted script.

The form and credentials
The form should use POST (never send passwords in the URL), and the message body belongs in a <textarea> not a single-line input. Store SMTP credentials outside the webroot (environment variables or a protected config file) and avoid logging raw credentials. Add a CSRF token for the form and keep SMTP debug output off in production; enable it only when actively diagnosing a problem.

Useful PHPMailer features to add
Support attachments and inline images, send HTML with a plain-text AltBody, add Reply-To/CC/BCC, set custom headers, and sign outgoing mail with DKIM for better deliverability. As pointed out the library supports multiple recipients and, echoing , loop-driven address lists make that tidy:

$recipients = [
  'alice@example.com' => 'Alice',
  'bob@example.com'   => 'Bob'
];

foreach ($recipients as $email => $name) {
  $mail->addAddress($email, $name);
}
$mail->isHTML(true);
$mail->Subject = $subject;
$mail->Body    = $htmlBody;
$mail->AltBody = $plainTextBody;

Scalability and reliability
For bulk or delayed sends, push messages into a database queue and process them with a cron/worker script that rate-limits and retries (exponential backoff). Log attempts and failures to a file or table. If sending volume or deliverability becomes important, move to a transactional provider (deliverability, bounce handling and analytics are handled there).

Troubleshooting notes
Enable SMTP debug only while testing, verify SMTPSecure/port settings and firewall rules, and test with a sandbox SMTP if available. Surface generic errors to users but keep detailed diagnostics in logs for admins.

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Member #120589

14 Years Ago

Thanks Priteas in advance.

You have been summoned me old mucker!

Can soneone please suggest what features I can add and how?

What features are you looking for?

swissknife007 commented: Abusive language -1

rotten69 20 Posting Whiz

14 Years Ago

Obviously, the thread is directed to our friend Priteas. Therefore, we aren't supposed to help ya in any way.. ROFL!

pritaeas 2,276 Most Valuable Poster

14 Years Ago

You can use AddAddress multiple times. Most other basic features can be found in .

swissknife007 commented: helpful link +2

Member #120589

14 Years Ago

- I got it from Pritaeas - he's got some cracking links in his sig.

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swissknife007 3 Junior Poster in Training · Answer 1 · 2011-12-17T17:05:24+00:00

Obviously, the thread is directed to our friend Priteas. Therefore, we aren't supposed to help ya in any way.. ROFL!

@rotten:
Actually priteas helped me out with email script from the very beginning.....
I hadn't thanked him earlier so took this opportunity.
I respect everyone's opinions.
Your advice is more than welcome.

I would like to know whether how I can send the email to multiple recipients....
Also I am just a green horn in PHP ,I really don't what know kind of features are possible.
So I would appreciate your guidance on the same.And also the implementation part.

Thanks life,universe and everything.

rotten69 20 Posting Whiz · Answer 2 · 2011-12-17T17:18:22+00:00

.. Yeah, I ain't being against anyone here. I just pointed something out. By all means, I do respect all people in the forums.

swissknife007 3 Junior Poster in Training · Answer 3 · 2011-12-17T17:57:24+00:00

@swissknife007.. Yeah, I ain't being against anyone here. I just pointed something out. By all means, I do respect all people in the forums.

So you do have something to suggest?

Member #120589 · Answer 4 · 2011-12-17T18:00:25+00:00

Abusive language??
'Me old mucker' ain't swearing- it's a term of endearment.

Downvoting me for your lack of understanding is funny. I asked a question so that I could try to help. It seems on Priaeas will do. Anybody else seems to get a downvote.

Seeing as you start more threads than do anything else, perhaps I need to...

...welcome you to the old ignore list.

rotten69 20 Posting Whiz · Answer 5 · 2011-12-17T18:41:46+00:00

You aren't alone, ardav. I don't understand why I got downvoted for!!! haha it's too funny when one states facts that appear to be too obvious ;p

rotten69 20 Posting Whiz · Answer 6 · 2011-12-17T18:43:57+00:00

@swissknife.. NO, I do not want to suggest anything.

Good luck..

Member #120589 · Answer 7 · 2011-12-17T22:29:46+00:00

Member #120589

14 Years Ago

Great link:
hv

Stefano Mtangoo 455 Senior Poster · Answer 8 · 2011-12-18T05:11:40+00:00

I would like to know whether how I can send the email to multiple recipients....
Also I am just a green horn in PHP ,I really don't what know kind of features are possible.
So I would appreciate your guidance on the same.And also the implementation part.
Thanks life,universe and everything.

You can use AddAddress multiple times. Most other basic features can be found in .

Also you can think of putting stuffs in loops

rotten69 20 Posting Whiz · Answer 9 · 2011-12-18T13:17:26+00:00

@ ardav... Thanks pal for sharing this website. I think it'll help many of us with how to ask proper questions and being nice to others ;p

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