Beginner PHP email submit form

DarraghR

Hi guys. I am very new to PHP and have little or no knowledge at the moment. Currently I have a live site but would like to add a email submit form that would send the users information to a certain email and number of emails. A file submit option would be handy too.

I have tried a few pre made scripts and templates but just cant figure out how to make any of them work. I use Dreamweaver to code and manage my live site.

Below is a picture of the message I am getting in Dreamweaver and a link to the script I am using.

http://www.freecontactform.com/email_form.php

Buford T Justice

Is the site just in html? Do you have php to use on the server?

What's not working / what have you tried etc......

bfclancy

i would use a simple form page with the php code for the form similar to this

<form method="post" action="name of your php file to process the form">

<label for="name">Name:</label><input type="text" name="name" id="name">


<label for="email">Email:</label><input type="email" name="email" id="email">


<label for="comments">Comments:</label><textarea name="comments" id="comments"></textarea>


<input type="submit" name="send" value="Submit Query">

</form>

and the php file to process the form would contain code similar to this

<?php
if (isset($_POST)) {
if (isset($_POST)) {
$headers = "From: ".$_POST."\r\n";
$headers .= 'Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8';
$email = filter_input(INPUT_POST, 'email', FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL);
if ($email) {
$headers .= "\r\nReply-To: $email";
}
$to = 'emailaddress'; // Use your own email address
$subject = 'Site Query';
$message = 'Name: ' . $_POST . "\r\n\r\n";
$message .= 'Email: ' . $_POST . "\r\n\r\n";
$message .= 'Comments: ' . $_POST;
$success = mail($to, $subject, $message,$headers);
}
}
?>

<?php if (isset($success) && $success) { ?>
<h2>Thank You</h2>
Your query has been sent. We will endeavour to respond as quickly as possible.
<?php } else { ?>
<h2>Oops!</h2>
Sorry, there was a problem sending your message.
<?php } ?>

daymobrew

Be careful with this script as it is open to abuse and spammers.

fcrossen

Is there a reason why you are not using a pre-made script? That will avoid many security pitfalls. There are LOADS to choose from.