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PHP Build a Simple PHP Application Wrapping Up The Project Sending The Contact Form Email

Posted by Helen Robertson
Helen Robertson
1,505 Points

Can't get php mailer to work

I downloaded the code from the folder associated with the video and tried to run it and can't get the PHPmailer to work

"There was a problem sending the email: Could not instantiate mail function."

Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points
Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points

Hi Helen,

Did you download the project files and tried to run it?

Helen Robertson
Helen Robertson
1,505 Points

Yes I downloaded the the project files and tired to run and getting the above error.