How to enable PHP mail function on Ubuntu

Here are steps to follow:

First of all install packagephp-pear if it’s already not installed. apt-get install php-pear
Then install following PEAR packages

  • pear install mail
  • pear install Net_SMTP
  • pear install Auth_SASL
  • pear install mail_mime

Then install POSTFIX

apt-get install postfix

This command will bring dialogue step by step to setup mail server.

Select Internet Site

and choose domain mail to be sent from

Try to send mail using mail() function, and you’ll receive the one you sent.

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